Model 327 PC 2" Snub Nose

[44R]

Big fan of the Model 27 here but new to the Model 327 PC 2", SKU 170245. I have not been able to find any threads of substance on this revolver. I am looking forward to trying it out more, so far only 100 rounds of Norma 158 grain 38 special and 16 rounds of Hornady 125 grain 357. I would appreciate any information on this gun like care and handling, preferred commercial and hand loads, customization (springs, removing lock & plugging hole, front sight alternatives, grips). I'd also like to see factory variations of the gun. Anyway, I put a picture of mine up, DRS39xx.

[rbuzz]

I haven't seen a lot of threads about this handgun either. It is a gorgeous pistol that I have been considering for a while.
My only concern is such a short barrel for .357 magnum. Wish it was about an inch longer, although a 3" barrel with .357 probably wouldn't be much of a difference.
Honest Outlaw on youtube did a video about it not too long ago. He says it is one of his favorites. Recoil with .357 is pretty brutal, but with .38 Spl it's much more manageable.

[44R]

Yes, the internet information seems to say one can get 1,000 to 1,100 fps out of the 2" barrel. I'll have to get around to testing that with various commercial and hand loads. People have suggested 7 grains of unique under a 158, basically 357 special. Even if the gun can handle more, I like to make shooting fun, not painful.

[s&wchad]

You can find a number of posts concerning the PC 327 with a Tag search. You'll need to wade through the titles to find threads that interest you.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/tags/327.html

FYI - To access the tag search function, click "Advanced Search", scroll down to "Search Tag Cloud" and click on the appropriate link.

They are pretty cool!
Don't use anything abrasive on the cylinder. I recommend nylon brushes and CLP.

[Lou_the_welder]

I recommend using Mpro7 cleaner and use them on my titanium pieced revolvers. And use plastic/nylon brushes on those parts only. ( on the titanium parts)

[pbramlett]

I have two of these revolvers and they are super fun. My only gripe that I need to get fixed on mine is the hammer is pointy sharp. I wish it was more rounded like a target hammer. Other than that one gripe. I enjoy shooting and carrying mine.

[44R]

S&W Chad, Yes, I did the tag search and, after skimming through ten pages of results, there appear to be only a two or three threads with some substance on the 327 PC snub nose. There are a lot more on the 327 Night Guard and the various 627's, but little about this revolver.

Lou, I have some MPro 7 on the shelf and I'll try that next time. I usually like to clean everything with Ballistol and nylon brushes even on steel guns until there's heavy leading before I use anything stronger. Would ballistol be bad for the titanium cylinder face?

[Lou_the_welder]

I've never used ballistol. If you did it once and just scrubbed with a plastic brush. I don't think you did any harm. I think the foul smelling cleaners like hoppes and the like should be avoided. It has to be ammonia free. Or very low odor.

That's why I like cleaning with mpro. I clean indoors and it has no smell to it.

[kaaskop49]

Never read anywhere whether there is a factory ammo/bullet weight restriction on this model as there is on the Ti cylinder J-frames: 360 and 340PD. Anyone?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

[Toyman]

I bought mine in December 2019. I had problems with the Altmont factory grips extending past the edge of the grip at the top.

I read that another purchaser had the same problem and the grip frame is close to K frame.
These grips were ordered and fit a K frame round butt.

I shot a few 357 rounds with the original grips and the web of my
hand got bit. I now shoot 38 special rounds. Even with the short sight length the guns shoots nice groups.

[michpatriot]

Stick with heavier bullets, and avoid those 125gr hornady for titanium erosion.. Several people have had problems with that exact round eating the cylinder face in short order..the Old 1911 guy on YouTube has videos on the 327pug..and his woes. Don't hot rod the cylinder in double action a bunch, save it for when its for real.. the 8 cylinder ratchet don't like that. The lightest I run in my titanium 357s is 135gr.

[SquarePizza]

I remember when one could snag these in the low $900 range on gunbroker. I've always kinda wanted one and this thread made me wander over to the land of madness to look for one....

The going rate appears to be a minimum of $1700 (with bids). That's a shocking turn of events.

[SJshooter]

I really like shooting heavy magnum loads in almost every gun I have -- except this one.

This is a pleasure to carry because of the light weight, and having eight shots of heavy .357 loads is great to take on a trail. If I ever had to use it for legit self-defense, I wouldn't probably notice the pain and discomfort of the recoil, but on the range, it's in the novelty category of the 500 S&W -- fun to show people and fun to experience a few times just for the raw thrill, but not something I'd want to shoot with any regularity whatsoever. If you can double-tap this gun with any accuracy whatsoever, my hat is off to you. It feels like you put an M80 in your fist and lit it to go off.

[colt_saa]

Originally Posted by SquarePizza

I remember when one could snag these in the low $900 range on gunbroker. I've always kinda wanted one and this thread made me wander over to the land of madness to look for one....

The going rate appears to be a minimum of $1700 (with bids). That's a shocking turn of events.

The Factory MSRP is only $1519

Why would anyone bid Over MSRP?

Unless they were too impatient to wait for their local dealer to get one ordered

[colt_saa]

Originally Posted by 44R

Big fan of the Model 27 here but new to the Model 327 PC 2", SKU 170245. I have not been able to find any threads of substance on this revolver. I am looking forward to trying it out more, so far only 100 rounds of Norma 158 grain 38 special and 16 rounds of Hornady 125 grain 357. I would appreciate any information on this gun like care and handling, preferred commercial and hand loads, customization (springs, removing lock & plugging hole, front sight alternatives, grips). I'd also like to see factory variations of the gun. Anyway, I put a picture of mine up, DRS39xx.

I have had mine since 2004. As other have said, clean the Titanium cylinder very cautiously.

To be truthful, while I still have my little Pug Nosed 357 Magnum, I hardly carry or shoot it since the 327 Night Guard was released. I got my Night Guard just 4 years later in 2008

I have not changed anything on either revolver. They still wear the Factory supplied grips and use the Factory supplied springs and since I do not see the lock while I am shooting I do not think about the lock. I did smooth/polish the lock work so I would not have to wait a few thousand rounds for it to smooth out on it's own

The biggest advantage of the Night Guard is the IonBond coated cylinder is far more forgiving to both ammunition and cleaning when compared to the Titanium cylinder. This is a bonus for me as one of my favorite 357 Magnum loadings is a Winchester 125 grain JHP over 21.6 grains of H110.