Several months ago I purchased a used S&W model 327 2" sight unseen and a gamble as to what condition it was in. Could not find a new one any where and my "I WANT IT" grabbed ahold of my barse.
Got the gun in quick time and it appeared to be only slightly used.
In the process of checking it out and shooting approximately 300 rounds of various and sundry 38 Spcl and 357 Magnum ammo, the gun started light striking and got progressively worse. Initially one round per cylinder then two and eventually 5-6 out of 8 rounds. I noticed a rattle in the gun and discovered that the barrel shroud was loose. The accuracy also went down hill badly.
However, when it shot it was extremely smooth.
Had I made a way too costly mistake?
Sent it back to Smith & Wesson for repair and waited and waited....and waited. 3 months in I got a bill for $148.00 which I immediately sent to them.
I called several times to get a status update. I was told that the China Flu had taken its toll in Springfield, Ma and they were behind.
5 weeks after Mailing the $$$ to S&W the revolver was sent back.
No notice of what was done to the gun.
I could find no marks at all around the striker area and the gun was immaculate. I thought it was a new gun, but it is not.
Immediately went out back and shot 28 rounds of 357 Magnum,
Wow!!!! 12 yards and the center of the target was gone with 4 rounds about 2 inches from center (getting accustomed to the sights again). 24 rounds almost dead center. Best I ever shot any of my revolvers.
The next day I put another 50 rounds through it at 12 yards and almost the same results.
The gun is on my hip right now. I will probably put some more 357 through it today but do not want to exhaust my ammo supply. My normal 500 rounds through a new or fixed gun before carrying is now suspended because of the difficulty of obtaining and expense of ammo.
I can not believe how good the gun shoots.
Not happy with the length of time to fix the weapon, but I am well pleased how well it seems to be fixed and how well it shoots. Hope it stays fixed. I do like the gun especially after putting a Hogue grip on it!!!!!
I will probably carry the gun as a back up/pocket gun (yes it fits in the cargo pockets of my Duluth Trading fire hose pants) and have several options as colder weather comes along.
Got the gun in quick time and it appeared to be only slightly used.
In the process of checking it out and shooting approximately 300 rounds of various and sundry 38 Spcl and 357 Magnum ammo, the gun started light striking and got progressively worse. Initially one round per cylinder then two and eventually 5-6 out of 8 rounds. I noticed a rattle in the gun and discovered that the barrel shroud was loose. The accuracy also went down hill badly.
However, when it shot it was extremely smooth.
Had I made a way too costly mistake?
Sent it back to Smith & Wesson for repair and waited and waited....and waited. 3 months in I got a bill for $148.00 which I immediately sent to them.
I called several times to get a status update. I was told that the China Flu had taken its toll in Springfield, Ma and they were behind.
5 weeks after Mailing the $$$ to S&W the revolver was sent back.
No notice of what was done to the gun.
I could find no marks at all around the striker area and the gun was immaculate. I thought it was a new gun, but it is not.
Immediately went out back and shot 28 rounds of 357 Magnum,
Wow!!!! 12 yards and the center of the target was gone with 4 rounds about 2 inches from center (getting accustomed to the sights again). 24 rounds almost dead center. Best I ever shot any of my revolvers.
The next day I put another 50 rounds through it at 12 yards and almost the same results.
The gun is on my hip right now. I will probably put some more 357 through it today but do not want to exhaust my ammo supply. My normal 500 rounds through a new or fixed gun before carrying is now suspended because of the difficulty of obtaining and expense of ammo.
I can not believe how good the gun shoots.
Not happy with the length of time to fix the weapon, but I am well pleased how well it seems to be fixed and how well it shoots. Hope it stays fixed. I do like the gun especially after putting a Hogue grip on it!!!!!
I will probably carry the gun as a back up/pocket gun (yes it fits in the cargo pockets of my Duluth Trading fire hose pants) and have several options as colder weather comes along.
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