327 Performance Center for CCW?

[jimonfly]

I've been carrying a concealed handgun for many years now, mostly automatics (1911 & H&K). I've recently gotten back into a revolver kick after receiving an old Colt Army Special. For me, revolvers seem to handle better. Anyway, I've been looking at getting a revolver for CCW for a few months. The downsides to me are capacity and recoil. I have friends who carry Airlight .38s, and the recoil, even with mild 38 special loads, is very unpleasant.

I've been looking at the Night Guard series because of the heavier weight (about the same as my wife's M&P 9c), and increased capacity, 7 or 8 rounds of .357. I then saw the 327 Performance Center revolver, at about the same price point.

Questions:

Does anyone regularly carry these pistols for CCW? They seem to be a little larger than the J-frames, but still smaller and lighter than my H&K P2000.

Who makes CCW holsters for the K/L/N frame revolvers?

Is there a noticeable difference in the Night Guard and Performance Center revolvers regarding action and/or accuracy? Enough to justify a few hundred dollars over a standard revolver?

I appreciate any and all comments. I have someone buying my P2000 next week and want to start looking for a replacement carry pistol asap (the Kel-tec doesn't make me feel very protected). I have handled the various revolvers but cannot shoot one until I pay for it. I also have the option of a M&P Compact, as my wife's is extremely accurate and easy to shoot.

Thanks in advance. Jim

 

[jlanecole]

You'll probably get plenty of answers, but I think you'll find that an N-Frame is considerably larger than a J. I don't have a 327, but I do have a 28. I think if I was going to go through the trouble of concealing an N-Frame regularly, I'd go ahead and get a longer barrel, in the 3"-4" range for better performance and a little less drama with 357 magnum ammo. It's probably a very solid weapon, though, and you're the one that has to make the decision, not me!

 

[WC145]

The Night Guards are more expensive because the frames are scandium and they come with XS front sights and C&S rears.
The PC guns are more because they're PC guns - small runs of parts, handfitting, action work, different sights, grips, etc, all drive the price up over assembly line guns.

I have a 315 Night Guard (K frame) which my wife shoots, it's a great shooting gun and very comfortable to carry. My only PC gun is a 586 L-Comp which incredibly smooth and accurate, it's the best shooting gun I own and I carry it quite often. I bought both of these guns in near new condition from forum members and didn't pay anywhere near retail but after shooting and carrying them I'd say they're worth every bit of what they sell for new.

I've never shot the 327 PC gun but I have handled one and they're pretty slick, also very light. I'd certainly consider buying one of the right deal came along.

As far as holsters, everbody makes them, you just have to decide what style you want and then decide on a manufacturer. Lobo here on the forum makes beautiful holsters, I don't have any of his but I've never heard anything bad about them.