27-3 vs 27-2?

357 shooter · Mar 21, 2009

I realize that the 27-2 is more desirable from a collectors standpoint being pinned/recessed but aside from those features is there any other advantages over the 27-3? I hope to eventually find a 27 as this is the one "classic" 357 Smith that most appeals to me.

And lastly , what was the last year the 27-3 was produced?

357 shooter · Mar 21, 2009

I realize that the 27-2 is more desirable from a collectors standpoint being pinned/recessed but aside from those features is there any other advantages over the 27-3? I hope to eventually find a 27 as this is the one "classic" 357 Smith that most appeals to me.

And lastly , what was the last year the 27-3 was produced?

sw357nm · Mar 21, 2009

I think that he difference has more to do with aesthetics than anything else. Most model 27 enthusiasts, me included, just feel that a 27 should be P&R. I would also guess that in future years the 27-2 and its predecessors will be more deireable to collectors than later versions.
For a working gun the 27-3 is just as good as a 27-2.
John

Joed49 · Mar 21, 2009

I own 1 S&W 27-2 and it was hard to find. If I had any idea of snagging another I would take a -2 or -3, whichever I could find.

You don't see them often enough and they command a high price. That may be the reason I have so many model 28's.

fyimo · Mar 21, 2009

If you want a shooter I don't think the difference matters so buy the one with the best lock up that meets you needs. If you want a collector and a safe queen then a 27-2 or earlier is what you want.

I have (7) 27-2's and only two are unfired with box and paperwork so I guess I could shoot the other 5 but several of them are mint and I really only have 2 that I would shoot. One has a 3 1/2 inch barrel with a name engraved below the grips and the other is a 99% 4 inch barreled Nickel 27-2 that has a noticable flaw on the barrel even though it's less the 1/8 inch in dia.

The top strap checkering and high luster blue make the 27 the most beautiful of the S&W revolvers as far as I'm concerned.
You got to love it

John Wyatt · Mar 21, 2009

I have three 27's, a 4inch nickel 27-2, a 3 1/2 inch blue 27-2 and a 4 inch blue 27-3. Aside from the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder, the main difference I see in the two blued guns is the quality of finish. The guns were only made about five or six years apart, but the -2 has a deeper more polished finish.

357 shooter · Mar 21, 2009

The top strap checkering and high luster blue make the 27 the most beautiful of the S&W revolvers as far as I'm concerned.
You got to love it

Yes indeed! I did not come to appreciate the Model 27 until the time they were no longer to be found! The 27 is simply pure class to me! Very nice ones you have!

The 27 I eventually buy will be shot once in a while. But will mostly reside in the safe and brought out to show off or to admire myself! I like the look of the pinned /recessed Smiths but if the right 27-3 comes along I won't pass it up. I have a 66-1 and 686-4 , the N-frame 27 added will make for a nice trio of 357s.

Thanks to those who replied , very helpful.

Dregg · Mar 22, 2009

How do you "27" collectors feel about the "50th Anniversary" 27-3 with the 5" barrel?

I have a deposit on one now and this will be the only model 27 in my meager collection.

It looks exactly like this pic I found on the net....complete with presentation case and certificate.

Dregg · Mar 27, 2009

...........anyone?

OIF2 · Mar 27, 2009

I own a 27-3 Commemorative too and it's a nice gun. I turned it into my "shooter" and had the LAPD Armory replace the target trigger with a smooth one and tune the action. It's a superb revolver. It wears Hogue rubber stocks with the S&W monogram.
Bob

DHart · Mar 28, 2009

I'm no expert on the 27 and only have one, but it's a sweet gun, the 27-2!

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