Is the Model 27's Bright Blue Worth Waiting For?

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I've been looking for a Model 27 for quite a while because, to me, it represents the pinnacle of the classic S&W revolver—top-of-the-line craftsmanship, all the premium appointments, and what I consider the true luxury revolver.

A factory nickel Model 27 has come up for sale locally, and I've always been partial to nickel guns. However, I also hear so much praise for the Model 27's legendary Bright Blue finish that it has me wondering.

My question isn't about the general merits of nickel versus blue. Rather, is the Model 27's Bright Blue finish so extraordinary that it's worth holding out for? Or is the factory nickel finish on a Model 27 equally exceptional in its own right?
 
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The level of polish under the finish is what makes them special. As far as I know all the 27's received the same level of polish and then were either nickel plated or blued. If you like the nickel finish you won't be disappointed, the same can be said for the bright blue finish.
If your favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla then you will likely enjoy a premium grade vanilla scoop more than an equal grade chocolate scoop though both are excellent. As the other enablers have remarked, it's probably best to try both.
 
Not every generation is going to have the same level of polish and bluing, but the bright blue from the 50s and 60s, yeah it’s worth it.

My no dash is certainly not a pristine collector’s piece but even with some scratches and dings, I still can’t really get over it. IMG_9806.webpIMG_9805.webp
 
Fullmetaljacket said:
The level of polish under the finish is what makes them special. As far as I know all the 27's received the same level of polish and then were either nickel plated or blued. If you like the nickel finish you won't be disappointed, the same can be said for the bright blue finish.
If your favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla then you will likely enjoy a premium grade vanilla scoop more than an equal grade chocolate scoop though both are excellent. As the other enablers have remarked, it's probably best to try both.
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Excellent post. Thanks for the info.
 
TF82 said:
Not every generation is going to have the same level of polish and bluing, but the bright blue from the 50s and 60s, yeah it’s worth it.

My no dash is certainly not a pristine collector’s piece but even with some scratches and dings, I still can’t really get over it.
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Beautiful 27 ! Stunning finish. Love the front sight.

27. nodash. TF82.webp
 
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If you're buying new, you may want to think about the cylinder getting flash fried at every chamber you shoot on the outside of the cylinder. And no, it's not something that wipes off. Some of it comes off, what doesn't is a burn in the finish. Other than that, the blue on the 27-9 is pretty darn nice. The stocks on mine suck. They look nothing like the stocks in those pictures up above. I bought cheap new ones for now. After about 2-3 years now I've probably shot about 6 cylinders' worth through mine since I bought it.
 
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