TRR8

nanney1 · Dec 23, 2017

Guy two rows down at the range was shooting his rifle. He later moved his target in for handgun but I wasn't paying attention to what he was using.

BOOOM! That was kind of loud. During the break I asked what he was using. He said Peformance Center TRR8's in .357. He had a 5" and a 2". He started out shooting magnum rounds and switched to .38 spl. Nice looking revolvers.

Said he also had an M&P 9C that he bought off of a friend because it was cheap. Didn't bring it with him or seem that interested in shooting it.

iPac · Dec 23, 2017

Those TRR8 magnums look like they would be a good tactical or combat gun.

Not a huge fan of the looks, and would never buy one due to my preferences, but I kind of like them for what they are.

nanney1 · Dec 23, 2017

He had replaced the wood grips on the 2" for large rubber grips to soften the recoil on .357 rounds. The 2" was still kind of large and didn't look very concealable unless he wears it owb with a coat or other garment covering. Maybe he carries the 9C?

kaaskop49 · Dec 23, 2017

Have given some VERY serious thought to one of these 2 327 Tac-style guns. However, the issue of the bbl possibly loosening and the existence/availability of a wrench to re-tighten it has cooled my enthusiasm.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

colt_saa · Dec 23, 2017

All of the scandium alloy framed Model 327 TRR8s are 5" revolvers.

There is also a 2" Model 327, but it is not a TRR8

I LOVE my 327 TRR8.

Smith and Wesson;s use of the multi-piece tensioned barrel has created one of the most accurate revovers ever to be shipped from Springfield.

The 2" Model 327 utilizes the same tensioned barrel design but lacks adjustable sights and has a Titanium cylinder to trim extra weight off the package.

Concealability is less about the size of the firearm and more about how you carry it. I have often carried my 2" Model 327 as well as my 2" Scandium framed 625s in the pocket of my 5.11 Covert Khakis.

I also have the Smith and Wesson OWB holster for these revolvers.

There have been other scandium alloy framed Model 327s from Smith and Wesson over the years.

There was a 5" Model 327JM that had both a Titanium cylinder and a Titanium barrel shroud

And lastly there was a 327 Night Guard. I really like the Nigh Guard series of revolvers. They were Scandium alloy framed with 2 1/2" barrels and Critical Duty sights

And YES, I have also pocket carried my Night Guards.

colt_saa · Dec 23, 2017

kaaskop49 said:
Have given some VERY serious thought to one of these 2 327 Tac-style guns. However, the issue of the bbl possibly loosening and the existence/availability of a wrench to re-tighten it has cooled my enthusiasm.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

The 327 TRR8 uses a multi piece barrel design much like the Dan Wesson's of old. The barrel nut is easily accessible and can be tightened without special tools

A Spanner wrench and .006 feeler gauge from out in your garage tool box is all you need.

It is the 2 piece design that requires a wrench that engages the rifling. Those barrels do not use a nut on the front end, the flange is incorporated into the barrel itself

BTW, none of mine have ever come loose, but they are still under two decades old. We need more time to learn if this is an issue or not.

Wee Hooker · Dec 23, 2017

Yep, mine has been as reliable as a hammer and has grown to become a personal favorite.

kaaskop49 · Dec 23, 2017

attn Colt SAA

Many thanks for your, as usual, helpful and WELL illustrated posts! A momentary confusion on my end: Are you discussing the 5" bbl guns when you mention the "garage toolbox" or the 327 snub, which does not interest me. I'm pretty certain you've seen the recent thread about availability of the bbl tool.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

colt_saa · Dec 23, 2017

kaaskop49 said:
Many thanks for your, as usual, helpful and WELL illustrated posts! A momentary confusion on my end: Are you discussing the 5" bbl guns when you mention the "garage toolbox" or the 327 snub, which does not interest me. I'm pretty certain you've seen the recent thread about availability of the bbl tool.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

So far, all 327s with the exception of the Night Guard share the tensioned multi piece barrel design with the exposed nut

I have not paid much attention to the barrel tool thread.

Since Smith and Wesson will pay for round trip shipping and tighten the barrel should something ever happen, as an end user of the product, I do not see a need to be concerned over a tool for what is probably a 1 in 10,000 or more revolver occurrence.

Now if you are a gun smith doing some kind of custom conversion or barrel work, that is a separate issue.

I forgot to mention the 327 M&P R8 as one of the variations in my first post. Fortunatly Wee Hooker came in with a photo as I do not own one. Thanks, Dave

Wee Hooker · Dec 23, 2017

colt_saa said:
So far, all 327s with the exception of the Night Guard share the tensioned multi piece barrel design with the exposed nut

I have not paid much attention to the barrel tool thread.

Since Smith and Wesson will pay for round trip shipping and tighten the barrel should something ever happen, as an end user of the product, I do not see a need to be concerned over a tool for what is probably a 1 in 10,000 or more revolver occurrence.

Now if you are a gun smith doing some kind of custom conversion or barrel work, that is a separate issue.

I would tend to agree. Yes, there have been some posts about the barrel nut loosening but it does not seem like a significant problem given the number of TRR8's out there.. Certainly not one common enough so that it should deter anyone from owning one of these unique revolvers. If by chance Murphy does strike, then the fix is just a free phone call away.

Michael Early · Dec 23, 2017

joined the club....

Picked up a 327 TRR 8 yesterday at the LGS ... traded in a G34 MOS with a trijicon and feel like I really took a step up... or at least I am really hoping that I did

..... now to get a good load developed.....

Lou_the_welder · Dec 23, 2017

I've fired thousands of rounds and have never had it loosen like the internet says.....

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sdb321 · Dec 23, 2017

Lou the welder, that is one fantastic photo!!!!! Thanks!

Macinaw · Dec 23, 2017

I have a M&P R8 that I have been shooting for years in Steel Challenge competition. And a 327 Sc snubby that I have shot many times in EDC shooting competition. I have not had a problem with the barrel nut becoming loose. I guess I got sucked in to purchasing the tool?

It still doesn't appear to be clear to me if the nut wrench can be used to adjust the cylinder to barrel gap?

BLUEDOT37 · Dec 24, 2017

I bought the wrench too... just in case.

I haven't had a reason to find out but by the looks of the design there's got to be a few thousandth of an inch of adjustment in it. Basically the Dan Wesson style, which we know you can adjust.

Here's a picture (not mine...sorry I forgot who posted it originally)

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S&W 3-piece barrel assembly (-01a)

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327TRR8

(-08d)

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Groo01 · Dec 26, 2017

Groo here
No problems with mine [ an early one] and most accurate.
Clay birds fear me at the 100yd line.

Mr.Lee · Dec 26, 2017

Groo01 said:
Groo here
No problems with mine [ an early one] and most accurate.
Clay birds fear me at the 100yd line.

Hey Groo,

Did you have to upgrade your sights to hit 100 yards? I normally shoot up old computer hard drives that I grab out of recycling at work. About the same size as Clay. But you don't have to replace them after each hit. At 100 yards the front sight is much larger then the target. When I get a hit I feel its more luck then skill. At about 50-60 yards I'm getting about 80% hits. Good, bad, I don't know. But I feel like with a lot more practice I can do better. At least that's what I tell myself. Hehe. Any further and the sights cover up the target too much. Any advise?

Thanks

scrufff · Dec 26, 2017

If you ever want to sell that barrell wrench,I'll buy it.

with thanks
Jason Anstey

[email protected]

Duvallmark · Dec 26, 2017

Macinaw said:
I have a M&P R8 that I have been shooting for years in Steel Challenge competition. And a 327 Sc snubby that I have shot many times in EDC shooting competition. I have not had a problem with the barrel nut becoming loose. I guess I got sucked in to purchasing the tool?

It still doesn't appear to be clear to me if the nut wrench can be used to adjust the cylinder to barrel gap?

Just saw this and love to have the appropriate tool and not need it rather than need it and not have it. I have an old Dan Wesson so am very familiar with EWKarms. Do love the TRR8 is now as slick as my 627 Pro series which was so very slick out of the box. I may covert the TRR8 to DAO but right now is one of my favorite firearms.

Triggernosis · Dec 26, 2017

kaaskop49 said:
Have given some VERY serious thought to one of these 2 327 Tac-style guns. However, the issue of the bbl possibly loosening and the existence/availability of a wrench to re-tighten it has cooled my enthusiasm.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Barrel loosening?
Doesn't the barrel twist turn counter to the barrel threads, thereby "tightening" it each time you shoot it?

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