Chopped 27-2

Reddog · Mar 15, 2011

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.

Art Doc · Mar 15, 2011

I would prefer a ramp and the grips have got to go. Otherwise it looks good.

brucev · Mar 15, 2011

Excellent. Enjoy.

PMRet · Mar 15, 2011

As Hannibal Smith used to say, I love it when a plan comes together! I'm not quite sure about the grips, though...

Iggy · Mar 15, 2011

Looks like it shoots. Nice gun.

fyimo · Mar 15, 2011

Nice looking modification and I love 5 inch N frames as I have 2 factory 27-2's in 5 inch.

Reddog · Mar 15, 2011

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

Art Doc · Mar 15, 2011

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.

Muley Gil · Mar 15, 2011

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

And you do your job well!!

Actually, and I hate to tell you this, but you seem to have mellowed quite a bit.

Dave T · Mar 15, 2011

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:

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

Iggy · Mar 15, 2011

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.

Reddog · Mar 15, 2011

SaxonPig said:
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

Jebus35745 · Mar 15, 2011

I like the look of your front sight, its different. Woos stocks are my favorite but I like Hogues mono grips for double action. Nice gun, Larry

Dave T · Mar 15, 2011

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

Reddog · Mar 16, 2011

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

ia1727 · Mar 16, 2011

Iggy said:
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.

Nuff' said !!!

Steve

kennyb · Mar 16, 2011

i like it...congrats!

Reddog · Mar 16, 2011

How it all started!

Iggy said:
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

scooter123 · Mar 16, 2011

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.

10-12 · Mar 16, 2011

That certainly turned out well. I am glad for you.

Bill

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