I have a new .357 Model 27-9, built on June 20, just two weeks ago. I brought it home today.
We also have a .44 Model 29-3 built in November 1985, one of the Lew Horton special edition 3" barrel models, with K-frame grip and combat stocks.
The reason that the 27 looks dull in the pics is because it is coated in silicon from one of those Kleenbore rags that has silicon on it, my husband took the pictures before I was finished cleaning it. It is much shiner than this.
Guys, I hate to say this, because I know that many of you have no use for current S&W production. But there really is very little difference between my 29-3 and my 27-9 in build quality. The main build differences between the 27 and 29 are (1) the stocks aren't as high quality ("Dymondwood" vs. cocobolo); (2) the trigger is not solid; (3) the front sight is pinned; (4) the cylinder release has a different profile; (5) the 27's bluing is much darker and actually, it's richer-I didn't know S&W could do bluing like that anymore, and (6) of course, the hated lock. And the 29 has a bull barrel, while the 27's is a pencil-type.
I don't really give a hoot about the lock. I know...BLASPHEMY! But nevertheless.
The lockwork is every bit as smooth as my 29 is. In fact, I think it is smoother. The cylinder's a little sticky; the 27 wants you to snap it shut smartly. Of course, it has not been fired yet other than at the factory. The 27 has checkering on the topstrap, where the 29 does not. It is interesting. The stocks fit my small hands and long fingers much better than the 29's finger grips.
I like the 27-9. I like it a lot. And I'm looking forward to shooting some full-power Golden Sabers out of it to see how it feels in action.
We also have a .44 Model 29-3 built in November 1985, one of the Lew Horton special edition 3" barrel models, with K-frame grip and combat stocks.
The reason that the 27 looks dull in the pics is because it is coated in silicon from one of those Kleenbore rags that has silicon on it, my husband took the pictures before I was finished cleaning it. It is much shiner than this.
Guys, I hate to say this, because I know that many of you have no use for current S&W production. But there really is very little difference between my 29-3 and my 27-9 in build quality. The main build differences between the 27 and 29 are (1) the stocks aren't as high quality ("Dymondwood" vs. cocobolo); (2) the trigger is not solid; (3) the front sight is pinned; (4) the cylinder release has a different profile; (5) the 27's bluing is much darker and actually, it's richer-I didn't know S&W could do bluing like that anymore, and (6) of course, the hated lock. And the 29 has a bull barrel, while the 27's is a pencil-type.
I don't really give a hoot about the lock. I know...BLASPHEMY! But nevertheless.
The lockwork is every bit as smooth as my 29 is. In fact, I think it is smoother. The cylinder's a little sticky; the 27 wants you to snap it shut smartly. Of course, it has not been fired yet other than at the factory. The 27 has checkering on the topstrap, where the 29 does not. It is interesting. The stocks fit my small hands and long fingers much better than the 29's finger grips.
I like the 27-9. I like it a lot. And I'm looking forward to shooting some full-power Golden Sabers out of it to see how it feels in action.
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