Chopped 27-2

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Hey Shooters!
My project shooter is finished! (NOT!) I bought a 27-2 with a 6.5" ported barrel that was bulged. It came with an extra 8&3/8" barrel. But the blue didn't match, so I decided to see about getting the bulge cut off and a new front sight installed on the original.
The gun had been sorely mistreated, so other than cutting 1.5" off the barrel and installing the sight, I replaced the extractor rod and installed a set of rubber Hogues. Also, since it is a shooter, I applied a little Birchwood Casey Cold Blue here and there.
I'm very pleased with my under $400 Mod. 27-2!
The first firing showed it to be hitting about a foot high. After resetting the sight it was bottomed out, but dead center! Lucky!
Also, it turned out to have a 2.5lb, trigger and is super accurate! Most of my guns have 6" barrels so I wanted to try a 5". I really like the feel of it!
I had a young gunsmith in our local gunstore do the work. He only charged me $140 and apparently did very good work!
It's a gun to keep for shooting without worrying about destroying the value.
The only complaint I have is that he didn't crown the barrel. He countersunk it. But, it is a great shooter and a good all round, everyday handgun! Can you tell I'm pleased?
Dick
The light is playing tricks in these photos? The finish is much better than it looks.
 

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As Hannibal Smith used to say, I love it when a plan comes together! I'm not quite sure about the grips, though...
 
Nice looking modification and I love 5 inch N frames as I have 2 factory 27-2's in 5 inch.
 
Thanks, All!
SP, I was told the sight came from S&W? Don't really know, but that's what he put on it. As to the Hogues, remember, this is a shooter. I think these rubber Hogues are the best fit for my hand that I've ever found for shooting. I have the original wood stocks but have them put up. I have Hogues on almost all my shooters, now. Not to look at, to shoot. My valuable, non shooters all have their original stocks if I have them or something appropriate.
Dick
 
That looks to me like a non-standard Patridge (lower than usual). The 5" and shorter guns generally came with ramps and the 6" and longer generally came with Patridge type sights.

The stock preference is totally subjective. I, personally, have always hated finger groove stocks. They feel simply awful when holding them. And I dislike synthetic materials. But if you like them that's what matters.

But I will still offer negative comments because that's my job.
 
Not giving you a bad time but that sight is not from S&W. It looks to be a Weigand Combat "Interchangable Front Sight System". They are popular with gunsmiths because they are much easier to put on than the original factory ramp, which they would first have to remove from the cut off section of barrel. It ain't easy, particularly when done right.

When properly done it should look like this:
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Nothing wrong with the set up you have, particularly since you specified it is a shooter. Just don't like seeing you mis-informed by the gunsmith when he should know that isn't a Smith ramp and blade.

Dave
 
That looks to me like a non-standard Patridge (lower than usual). The 5" and shorter guns generally came with ramps and the 6" and longer generally came with Patridge type sights.

The stock preference is totally subjective. I, personally, have always hated finger groove stocks. They feel simply awful when holding them. And I dislike synthetic materials. But if you like them that's what matters.

But I will still offer negative comments because that's my job.

Possibly this young man used a Patridge replacement sight because that is what was on the original barrel? It doesn't bother me much because, as I said, it's a shooter. The Hogues are there by my choice. I understand that you don't like them but I guess that doesn't bother me much either. A job making negative comments? Why?
Dick
 
Dick, I started my post by saying I intended no offense. I hope you didn't take it as "negative comments". I was just trying to provide a little information. Sorry if it came across wrong.

Dave
 
Thanks, Larry!
I've got into the feel of rubber Hogues just lately! Seems to work for me.
None taken, Dave!
I try to take them all as "constructive criticism!
Dick
 
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How it all started!

May not look right but it dang sure puts them on target in fine style.

That's kinda the name of the game I reckon.

Thanks, Iggy!
With this old gun, accurate is better than pretty!

Thanks, Kenny and Steve!
Dick
 

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Just out of curiousity try pushing that front site towards the rear of the gun. I ask because that base looks a lot like the current DX sight base. If it is a DX base or an earlier type of interchangeable sight it might be possible that the current DX sights will fit that base. If so, a new taller front sight is just a mouse click away at S&W's Store.
 
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