627-2 questions help

[Pizza Bob]

I think that Alan has it right. It would have been a standard, open-back, Hogue monogrip, but with the S&W logo rather than Hogue's. The grip that CH4 shows is the "Tamer" grip, with a closed back and an elastomer cushion at the top as was used on the hyper-magnum X-frames (but will fit K/L & N RB frames). If you are sensitive to recoil, while not original to your gun, that is the one to have.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[toroflow1]

Thanks
It’s my understanding that it’s the first and last Smith with a 5.5” barrel to leave the factory since before WWII.

Uh, my 1954 pre-22 S&W .45ACP has a factory 5.5" barrel.

 

[Protocall_Design]

"Hawg Rider: It is my understanding that there is a difference beween the frame size of the 6 & 8 shot guns."

No, an N-frame is an N-frame. The main differences are in the cylinder ratchet, and I think the hand - but I'm getting older every day.

The 6 shot and 8 shot N frames are different and frames and cylinders are not compatible with each other. See current thread in gunsmithing for details. "627 cylinder in 28-2".

 

[CH4]

Uh, my 1954 pre-22 S&W .45ACP has a factory 5.5" barrel.

Thanks! It’s 4:30am here in Manila and I am sure I’ll be corrected several more times before lunch.

Was the 5.5” special order?

 

[toroflow1]

Thanks! It’s 4:30am here in Manila and I am sure I’ll be corrected several more times before lunch.

Was the 5.5” special order?

Nope, standard barrel length during production (1950-1966).

 

[Pizza Bob]

Uh, my 1954 pre-22 S&W .45ACP has a factory 5.5" barrel.

Likewise the reintroduced Model 22-4, available in blue, nickel or CCH. Mine...

Adios,

Pizza Bob