Brand New Gun! S&W 627 Pro...Pictures and partial review

First time posting here...figured this would be a good place to post this

So i just received my Brand spanking new S&W 627 4 inch pro model and all i can say about it is wow. Went to the range a couple of days ago to see how this baby shoots and my first shot was dead center, with the other 7 shots forming an Inch group at 8 yards. Basically every hole was touching. The double action on it is seriously one of the best i have every felt, with that being said the only double actions i have felt are my p226 and my girlfriends fathers colt diamond back. when i was looking for a good revolver to get i was tied between the 686+ and the 627 and what set me over the edge was the fact that the 627 was cut for moon clips for only 100 dollars more, for anyone wondering i payed 755 before shipping.

I fired about 80 rounds of 38 special through it and they seriously felt like i was shooting a very high powered 22 if that's possible. As some people might say it shot like a pussycat. Next came the 357 which were an eye opener for me but felt so good coming out of the 42 oz frame. The gun really didn't flip in hand at all but rather pushed very sharply backwards when they went off. I feel like i could shoot the hardest 357 in it all day and not get tired unlike my lcp which after 50 rounds im ready to go home.

The only negative thing about it that i can tell which should get easier with break in is the cylinder release isn't the easiest thing to push forward and open the cylinder. I think its the retaining pin thing that's spring loaded that holds the ejector rod in place that's stiff.

But the single action on it is insane. when the trigger is where the hammer falls it literally doesn't move at all. I only wish that all guns could have such an amazing stock trigger

My next thing is going to be to get some sort of Holster for it which i need help deciding what i should go with, looking for an IWB call be crazy but i really want to carry this sucker. I posted something early about this and people suggested LOBO gun leather specifically the IWB style. Another Holster maker i found was tucker gun leather which they make "the secret" IWB holster. Both of these seem to not have mouth reinforcement which seems to be a good thing as this is an N frame so i don't want a lot of bulk. Last holster options would be to just put in an order for a Milt sparks "watch six" instead of the versa max 2 as the WS doesn't have the reinforcement stated before.

Please feel free to give me suggestion regarding the holsters as the would be greatly appreciated

Here are a few pictures of the Lovely beast










Another concern of mine is that when i was cleaning the gun i noticed that the crown of the barrel had some sort of i guess u would say burring. Do you thing this is something to be concerned and possibly tell S&W or do u think its fine

The 627 is a great gun. Now go to ICORE.COM and find a local club so you can shoot revolver matches with it. These matches are great. Everyone is shooting a revolver. The 8 shot gives you a chance to miss a little more.

I wouldn't worry about the crown. See how it looks after a box of ammo goes through it. But with the group you described you don't seem to be having any trouble.

Nice choice! I just got one a couple weeks ago myself. Lovin it so far.

That crown looks jacked up, but I agree, if its shooting good then I wouldnt mess with it. I attached a picture of mine below.

I also attached a pic of some of the accessories I've gotten so far since you were asking about holsters... the pancake is a DeSantis and the IWB is a Galco. I really like them both as far as being comfortable and functional for carry. I'm not crazy about the "looks" of the DeSantis just because its shaped for a full lug barrel and a six shot cylinder - I'm just picky like that.

I'm really diggin the 5 Star speedloaders and the DeSantis Second Six speedloader pouches, and if you dont already have a moonclip tool I highly recommend the one in the pic (mooncliptool.com).

I bought the gun specifically for CCW use and I think it will fill that role well. The only thing I've done to the gun itself so far is the new fixed sights, Hogue grips (which I had to reshape a bit and then refinish -- and I stippled the backstrap a bit just to give some traction to the heel of my hand), and then I changed out the cylinder release cuz I just didnt like the factory one.

Good luck!

Re: Second Six pouches -- I ordered the "29M" model and the 5 Star loaders fit perfectly. You'll see in the picture that there are two screws on the bottom edge of the pouch -- there are four holes, and you'll have to use the two bottom-most holes or they wont close. They're comfortable to carry, and dont leave as much to print in your clothing since half the loader sits behind your belt. The loaders themselves seem to be of very high quality (I've got two and I'll be ordering more). You can also just put a loaded moonclip in these pouches and they work fine -- rather than having a knob to grab (as on the speedloader), you just stick one finger down into the moonclip and lift it out. The spring-metal moonclip holder in the picture also works really well. I plan to make my own out of Kydex sometime soon and I'll put up pictures when I'm done with them.

Re: IWB carry -- the reason I went with the Galco holster is because its designed so that the bulk of the cylinder actually sits above your belt. That way you dont have the belt going over the top of the bulkiest part of the gun and holster. Its actually quite comfortable for me, and I'm even a smaller guy than you (5'11", 145).

Re: Moonclips -- I have the 3 S&W's that came with the gun, and I also ordered 8 additional of unknown brand when I got the moonclip tool. All of them are the same thickness. What causes some ammo to be loose and some not, isnt the clip, its the cartridge case. If you look at the gap in the recessed area just below the rim of the case, you'll see it varies from brand to brand. I've got Winchester, Hornady and Frontier cases that all fit tightly on the clips, and then I've got Double Tap, Remington and Federal cases that all fit quite loosely. I really like the moonclip tool I showed in the pic -- you can load and unload the clips all with the same tool.

i must say the gun is awsome. but i would never have taken delivery of that weapon with that crown being that way. with that being said if it were mine it be going back to smith like yesterday for recrowning or barrel replacement on smiths nut.

Here's a couple pictures of the Galco IWB in action...

*yes, I do have the gun on in this picture*

you boyz got me wanting to get one of these guns. like that holster alot. and man thats alot of firepower straped to your waist. just flashing that cannon at a bad guy would make him run for the hills.

Mine Too!

I just picked up a new 627 Pro 4" I ordered from Davidsons today, and keeping this post in mind, the first thing I checked out was the barrel crown, and.... Mine is the same way.

Awesome revolver, but, I do not think any gun should have left the factory looking like that.

Standing at the gun shop with the new piece in my hand and I'm thinking... send it back, but then I'm thinking, the next one probably will look the same, everything else seemed fine, so I brought it home and already have a return label from S&W on its way. I know Davidsons has the guarantee and all, but like I said, the next one might look the same, so I figured take this one and deal with getting this one right.

I am not happy about that, but maybe they will give it the once over it should have had before it left their place.

Other than the way it looks, I do not believe it will affect the way it shoots.

What they did was, when they cut the target crown into the end of the barrel, the bit did not go 100% from the outer edge of the cut to the rifling in the barrel and that is what looks rough, the edge of the rifling is sticking out by a few .001". They stopped the cut just shy of touching the barrel inner diam. and the rifling is sticking through.

Now I'm debating whether to send it back or not. If I do and they look at it and send it back saying it is OK like that, which I hope they would not do...I'd be out the gun for a number of weeks for nothing.

Maybe I'll shoot it, and if it is the tack driver I think it will be, I just won't wipe out the barrel crown when I'm cleaning it. Leave it black and then I won't see it. I am kidding, but I'll shoot it first then see what I'm gonna do.

Also, aren't moon clips supposed to be in the case with the new gun, 'cause mine did not come with any.

Has anyone sent something back to S&W lately, if so how long did it take to get it back?

Thanks for readin'

Ss

I would be surprised if it took more than a couple weeks to get it back from S&W. Make sure you put a note in with it explaining your concerns so there's no questions. Look under the linner in your box and check your paperwork, there should be 3 moonclips is a small plastic bag in there somewhere.

Thanks

A couple weeks doesn't sound bad!

Yeah, I looked through everything and the clips aint there. I know that is not a $$ thing, but still, dang it! they should have been there.

I probably got a gun somebody else sent back to Davidsons when they saw the crown, but helped themselves to the moonclips.

I'm kiddin'. That couldn't happen. Could it?

Ss

Anything is possible, you should mention that the clips were missing when you send it in, they aren't that cheap.

Keep it - shoot it - it has a lifetime warranty - you can always return it to them (S&W). Call them re the missing clips - they'll send you some. Then - find Ranch Products current phone number - order some. They were 50/$50 or 100/$75 delivered - and they'll ship & bill you - or, at least, they did. They fit Remi & Starline brass most easily. There is also the 5starfirearms.com site for a nice 8-hole machined speedloader & loading baseplates. Good products. Both sources are top drawer to deal with. The Brownell's long nutdriver-style demooner made for the 627 holds 8 .357M empties - ~$15 - works great. Enjoy your 627!

Stainz

PS Ss... is there a name change in the offing?

I see that S&W doesn't sell it in a 6" barrel.

I recently sent in a 29-5 to have the cylinder reblued due to bluing wear caused by powder blowback from the holes drilled in the bottom of the top strap for scope mounting. The note with the shipping lable said average return time was 2 to 3 weeks. Long story short...it took 6 weeks. Communication from S&W was poor...no response to emails. You have to call them.

When I sent my 22-4 thunder ranch in to correct the low and left problem, they got it turned around in a week. YMMV.

I'm debating between the 627 pro, 627PC or 625PC.
Leaning towards the 627 pro, at least as far as reloading costs.

That's my next one. Has everything I want in a 4" .357.
Outstanding pistol, but I agree with those that said that crown needs attention.

Who makes the 8 shot Speed Strips? I have original Bianchi for 6 rounds. Yes they are over 20 years old and flexible.

Who makes the 8 round speed strips?

357 guy said:

Who makes the 8 round speed strips?

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Just search for, "QuickStrip" by Tuff Products.