S&W performance center #627 8 shot .357

ColbyBruce · #1 04-24-2011, 03:16 PM

I got offered one of these on trade and know nothing of them, other than it has a lock and a 4" barrel. Are these worth $700.00, NIB? Thanks.

Ken NC · #2 04-24-2011, 03:40 PM

I think that is a great looking revolver, would love to have one to keep my 4 inch highway patrolman company. The 4 inch 627 Pros listed on Gunbroker today range from 759 to 999.

colt_saa · #3 04-24-2011, 03:48 PM

The revolver pictured is not a true Performance Center firearm.

All of the Pro Series firearms are production guns that have a few Performance Center upgrades. The Pro Series was introduced to give the discriminating shooter something a little better or in some cases unique without the big expense of a PC gun.

The 627 Pro is a GREAT value and a very fine firearm. A NEW one purchased from a dealer for $700 would be a good deal. A USED one (even if unfired) purchased from an individual for $700 would be stretching it for me.

.357magger · #4 04-24-2011, 08:16 PM

If NIB, yes, it would be a good deal. I also tend to be a tad more lenient than some other folks regarding "used" guns. There are LOTS of folks who impulse buy then find what they bought is just not their cup of tea. If a gun is LNIB, I'll sometimes go real close to dealer pricing or internet pricing, just to avoid the hassle of taxes, fees, etc. YMMV and almost certainly will.

To the question at hand, this 627 Pro model has LOTS of fans here on the site, and with good reason (I'm one of them). 8 shots of full power .357 is nothing to sneeze at, with the ease of shooting/carrying that 4" guns bring. Imo it has an attractive barrel profile, nice finish, and the one I had was a drill as far as accuracy was concerned. The ability to change sights out is also a plus imo (try one with a gold bead and you'll be hooked for life).

In short, it's a real nice revolver (nicer when you Plug the hole) that can do any job the .357 can be called on to do (which is anything short of bears) and I don't think the pricing you're quoting is out of line. But...shop around on the internet or wait a tad on this site, I'll bet you can get one just a tad cheaper. Unless it's a person to person sale and that $700 is OTD.

Hope this helps.