I received this 3.5” model 27 357 a couple weeks ago and have been chomping at the bit to fire it. Date range is 1960-1 based on others I’ve seen dated within a close range to the serial (S1996XX). This is my biggest purchase so far.
Finally got a chance to get on a mission and air out some powder.
Set up my target at 12 yards, no one around and a bit of snow around makes for a perfect backdrop for iron sights. Some recoil, but that is to expected with the minimal mass version of the 27. It was quick and easily adjusted to thought. I had no issues with the magna stocks, they feel better somehow to me than my target ones. They are both great.
I had to dial in the sights a little but what a joy it is to shoot. So smooth on both actions. Balanced and good weight. Flawless on ever cylinder, timing and gap was in spec before I went. Ran some other distances for any excuse to empty more shells. No disappointment here!
I love the top checking and the old script on the barrel. The RR is perfect.
By far my favorite pistol, definitely still in the honeymoon phase but she ain’t hard on the eyes either. 2lb 11.9oz with a full belly. Just gorgeous and powerful. Well worth it.
I await to go again.
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Finally got a chance to get on a mission and air out some powder.
Set up my target at 12 yards, no one around and a bit of snow around makes for a perfect backdrop for iron sights. Some recoil, but that is to expected with the minimal mass version of the 27. It was quick and easily adjusted to thought. I had no issues with the magna stocks, they feel better somehow to me than my target ones. They are both great.
I had to dial in the sights a little but what a joy it is to shoot. So smooth on both actions. Balanced and good weight. Flawless on ever cylinder, timing and gap was in spec before I went. Ran some other distances for any excuse to empty more shells. No disappointment here!
I love the top checking and the old script on the barrel. The RR is perfect.
By far my favorite pistol, definitely still in the honeymoon phase but she ain’t hard on the eyes either. 2lb 11.9oz with a full belly. Just gorgeous and powerful. Well worth it.
I await to go again.
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If you are anything like me, your 3.5" Magnum "Honeymoon" could (most likely will) stretch on for years... 
With such a beautiful lady you don't need lingerie to spice up your day, it's fine the way mommy made it.
