627 cylinder in Model 27?

[MuayThaiJJ]

Can the 627 8-shot cylinder be installed in a Model 27-2 frame? If so, I think I may begin another project...

thanks!
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[Marksman]

The hand and possibly other lockwork/timing would need to be changed when going from a 6 shot to an 8 shot. Also the opening in the frame might be an issue with the larger cylinder.

 

[Ignatz]

No, the barrel is in a different height in the frame. USPSA would have been loaded with 8 shot Model 28's if this was possible. It would have been great!

 

[Protocall_Design]

The barrel is .030 higher from the center of the crane in an 8 shot gun than in a 6 shot gun. The chambers in a 6 shot cylinder will be offset .030 lower to the barrel in an 8 shot frame, or the chambers in an 8 shot cylinder will be offset .030 higher to the barrel in a 6 shot frame.

DO NOT mix 6 and 8 shot cylinders and frames. It would be a cheap way to get an 8 shot gun, but that would not end well.

 

[MuayThaiJJ]

Thanks, I will abandon this idea!