327PD or 327TRR8 ?

[craigcpa]

Greetings all. There's just something unexplainable about a revolver, and I just picked up my new 317, but while fondling it, I came to realize that I'd like a nice 4" or 5" .357 to match my 586L-Comp. So between these, 327PD or 327TRR8, what is the better gun? These will be used for any and all purposes, but I can only get one.

 

[craigcpa]

Greetings all. There's just something unexplainable about a revolver, and I just picked up my new 317, but while fondling it, I came to realize that I'd like a nice 4" or 5" .357 to match my 586L-Comp. So between these, 327PD or 327TRR8, what is the better gun? These will be used for any and all purposes, but I can only get one.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by craigcpa:
Greetings all. There's just something unexplainable about a revolver, and I just picked up my new 317, but while fondling it, I came to realize that I'd like a nice 4" or 5" .357 to match my 586L-Comp. So between these, 327PD or 327TRR8, what is the better gun? These will be used for any and all purposes, but I can only get one.

I vote for: None of the above. Get a four inch L frame such the 620. Much better idea for all around use. It is suitable for open carry, concealed carry (it has a round butt), can use magnums for serious work and 38s for target shooting, and reminds me of a Model 66, but holds 7 and weighs about the same, which is light enough for constant carry, but heavy enough so you do not feel like you are taking a beating everytime you go shooting.

Also, the 620 is much stronger than a 66 because of: (1) L Frame and (2) locking notches are offset between charge holes and over the thickest part of the cylinder not directly over the thinnest part of the charge hole. Better yet is the 686 Mountain Gun limited run made a few years ago.

Finally, maintenance is more traditional with the stainless 620. You don't have to take pains not to use certain types of abrasives (I am not sure why anyone would anyway, but apparently enough people do to merit a factory warning) to avoid damaging the finish.

 

[craigcpa]

Originally posted by shawn mccarver:

Originally posted by craigcpa:
Greetings all. There's just something unexplainable about a revolver, and I just picked up my new 317, but while fondling it, I came to realize that I'd like a nice 4" or 5" .357 to match my 586L-Comp. So between these, 327PD or 327TRR8, what is the better gun? These will be used for any and all purposes, but I can only get one.

I vote for: None of the above. Get a four inch L frame such the 620. Much better idea for all around use. It is suitable for open carry, concealed carry (it has a round butt), can use magnums for serious work and 38s for target shooting, and reminds me of a Model 66, but holds 7 and weighs about the same, which is light enough for constant carry, but heavy enough so you do not feel like you are taking a beating everytime you go shooting.

Also, the 620 is much stronger than a 66 because of: (1) L Frame and (2) locking notches are offset between charge holes and over the thickest part of the cylinder not directly over the thinnest part of the charge hole. Better yet is the 686 Mountain Gun limited run made a few years ago.

Finally, maintenance is more traditional with the stainless 620. You don't have to take pains not to use certain types of abrasives (I am not sure why anyone would anyway, but apparently enough people do to merit a factory warning) to avoid damaging the finish.

How about the new 686SSR? And thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Wayne M]

If you must have N frame try the 627 Pro otherwise as said before a standard 686 or 620. All the SSR's I've seen are great guns but nowhere near as smooth as the others mentioned.

 

[TAC]

Originally posted by craigcpa:
So between these, 327PD or 327TRR8, what is the better gun?

If you intend to carry it, the 327 TRR8 has serious limitations in the availability of holsters. I'd avoid it if you have no need for the rails.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by craigcpa:

Originally posted by shawn mccarver:

Originally posted by craigcpa:
Greetings all. There's just something unexplainable about a revolver, and I just picked up my new 317, but while fondling it, I came to realize that I'd like a nice 4" or 5" .357 to match my 586L-Comp. So between these, 327PD or 327TRR8, what is the better gun? These will be used for any and all purposes, but I can only get one.

I vote for: None of the above. Get a four inch L frame such the 620. Much better idea for all around use. It is suitable for open carry, concealed carry (it has a round butt), can use magnums for serious work and 38s for target shooting, and reminds me of a Model 66, but holds 7 and weighs about the same, which is light enough for constant carry, but heavy enough so you do not feel like you are taking a beating everytime you go shooting.

Also, the 620 is much stronger than a 66 because of: (1) L Frame and (2) locking notches are offset between charge holes and over the thickest part of the cylinder not directly over the thinnest part of the charge hole. Better yet is the 686 Mountain Gun limited run made a few years ago.

Finally, maintenance is more traditional with the stainless 620. You don't have to take pains not to use certain types of abrasives (I am not sure why anyone would anyway, but apparently enough people do to merit a factory warning) to avoid damaging the finish.

How about the new 686SSR? And thanks for your thoughts.

I looked at that 686SSR at the SHOT Show. It is very nice, but it should have been a 7 shot. I have been told by Herb Belin that the 7 shot cylinders are stronger as they have the locking notches offset into the thickest part of the steel between charge holes. In addition, I like having one more shot, and the extra hole reduces weight. But, if you are OK with 6 shots, there is certainly nothing wrong with the 686SSR, if you can live with the wierd looking barrel profile. I cannot as I am more of a traditionalist as far as looks are concerned.