I just bought a 27-6 on a local deal. I have been looking for the right deal on a 6" 27 for a while now, this one fell into my lap. I cant seem to find any info on a 27-6, other than a paper the seller gave to me. Does any one know anything about this particular model? Seems weird that a forum search as well as google search brings up next to nothing on the -6 models. Thanks in advance for any information.
27-6 what did i buy?
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lppd4
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Wow I am anxiously waiting for the experts to weigh in
You don't see many, in fact yours is only the second one I've seen. Here's my 27-6, it had all the right features: round butt gripframe, checkered top strap, etc, and the newer - fitted - rear sight assembly, very much preferable to the older style.
Neat gun, a M27 with the latest enhancements, nothing wrong.
Here's a pic of the one I had in the collection:
This one is wearing RB to SB Spegel Targets made with Macassar Ebony.
Neat gun, a M27 with the latest enhancements, nothing wrong.
Here's a pic of the one I had in the collection:
This one is wearing RB to SB Spegel Targets made with Macassar Ebony.
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Smithnut, i agree i do like the fitted rear sight on the checkered topstrap.
Does anyone happen to know what grips it would have came with from the factory? I never have been a fan of the rubber hogues that mine wears. Id like to have a set or factory stocks for it but i will probably wind up with wood hogue grips
Does anyone happen to know what grips it would have came with from the factory? I never have been a fan of the rubber hogues that mine wears. Id like to have a set or factory stocks for it but i will probably wind up with wood hogue grips
Hair Trigger
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You bought the last series of the regular production of the Model 27, which came out one year before it was discontinued, in 1994. It was re-issued in 2000 as a Performance Center 8-shot revolver, as a dash-7.
The -6 came with Hogue grips, the frame was drilled and tapped for a scope, the rear sight leaf was changed, and the extractor was changed, I assume from the previous series, the -5.
I get all this from the SCSW, I know little about them otherwise. I tend to prefer the older ones, and have a M27-2, from 1977. Does yours still have the hallmark of the M27, the finely checkered top strap and sight leaf?
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It sure does, the checkered top strap and fitted rear sight. I have always loved the look of that feature.
I also have a 27-2, 8-3/8 barrel but i wanted a 6" for a more portable platform.
Ruger, you say the dash 6 are not desirable and the -2 is the last good 27. Are you saying there are issues with the later 27 or just that you prefer the -2 guns? Any reason they are undesirable?
I also have a 27-2, 8-3/8 barrel but i wanted a 6" for a more portable platform.
Ruger, you say the dash 6 are not desirable and the -2 is the last good 27. Are you saying there are issues with the later 27 or just that you prefer the -2 guns? Any reason they are undesirable?
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Nope, that is a beautiful specimen. I didn't know they were that "scarce." Like humans, they are best without an extra (lock) hole. Joe
Doug M.
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Purist collector mindset. There are reasons for that value set, but they do not seem applicable to your situation from what you say. I generally do not favor it. I'd kind of like a 27-2 5", but don't need one enough to pay the going rate, and I am not a fan of the recessed chambers as they make for more annoying cleaning.
BigBill
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I like the 6" barreled n frames in 357. But there all well balanced in magnum calibers. I prefer barrels from 4", 5", 5.5", 6", 6.5" what ever comes along. I'm not a purist, not a collector, I like holding and shooting them. Thank god we still live in a free country were we can still own them.
I'm not a pistol guy, large frame magnum revolvers tips my fancy.
I'm not a pistol guy, large frame magnum revolvers tips my fancy.
BigBill
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Nice find, you did ok. Before the plastic gun buying craze hit the magnum revolvers were rare. I never could find used n frames.
Be happy when you find them.
I'd go to eBay and get some Thailand wood grips for it.
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blakesum
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I have to disagree with that being "undesirable" -6s are definitely uncommon and very cool in my opinion. Just because its not pinned and recessed, doesnt mean its not desirable. Great pick up! A set of wood stocks would change the whole look of that gun. Congrats!
Anyone that dismisses a gun for not being pinned and recessed is missing out on some extremely fine firearms that are easily as accurate as the old models. From a pure aesthetic standpoint the old models are tough to beat but if you have any plans on making it go bang you are not giving up a thing with a more modern selection.
AJ
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I have and like my M27-2 3.5 inch. Like "My Rifle" there are many like it, but this one is mine. My Rifle: The Creed of a US Marine
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I couldn't agree more after reading the S&W letter. Hell, if I ran across one like that I'd take it home too!
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You betcha, there are some really nice ones after the P&R models even before the "HH" ones. But wait, I even have a couple of cool "HH" ones myself...like my 686+ 3"...and they're all staying with me.
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Nice find! I really like the early to mid-1990's period N (and L) frames and have accumulated a few:
25-9 .45 Colt Target Heavy Barrel 6" (1990)
27-5 .357 Magnum 5" (1991)
29-5 .44 MagnaClassic 7-1/2" full lug (1990)
29-6 .44 Classic 6-1/2" full lug (1994)
625-5 Model of 1989 .45 Colt Stainless 5" full lug (1993)
625-6 Model of 1989 .45 Colt Stainless Mountain Gun 4" (1996)
629-3 .44 Classic Stainless 5" full lug (1992)
629-4 .44 Magnum Stainless Mountain Gun 4" (1995)
629-4 .44 Magnum Stainless 6" round and square butt (1994)
686-4 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless 6" .357 (1996)
686-4 Distinguished Combat Magnum "Plus" 7-Shot 4" .357 (1996)
Most of these won't appeal to collectors but IMNSHO I feel that they are among the best built by S&W in terms of engineering, build quality, and endurance. This is also the tail end of the hammer mounted firing pin, pre-lock era.
Enjoy your 27-6!
25-9 .45 Colt Target Heavy Barrel 6" (1990)
27-5 .357 Magnum 5" (1991)
29-5 .44 MagnaClassic 7-1/2" full lug (1990)
29-6 .44 Classic 6-1/2" full lug (1994)
625-5 Model of 1989 .45 Colt Stainless 5" full lug (1993)
625-6 Model of 1989 .45 Colt Stainless Mountain Gun 4" (1996)
629-3 .44 Classic Stainless 5" full lug (1992)
629-4 .44 Magnum Stainless Mountain Gun 4" (1995)
629-4 .44 Magnum Stainless 6" round and square butt (1994)
686-4 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless 6" .357 (1996)
686-4 Distinguished Combat Magnum "Plus" 7-Shot 4" .357 (1996)
Most of these won't appeal to collectors but IMNSHO I feel that they are among the best built by S&W in terms of engineering, build quality, and endurance. This is also the tail end of the hammer mounted firing pin, pre-lock era.
Enjoy your 27-6!
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Well the range report is in on this one, and desireable or not, she is a shooter!! With my homebrew 158gr lswc, the 10" gong at 100 yards didnt stand a chance after a little sight adjustment. This one seems to shoot every bit as good as my 8-3/8 27-2 from what i can see. And it seems to do just fine with the same load, always a plus!
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