627 or 627 V-Comp

[hamr56]

I am looking at getting a new range gun and I have narrowed down my choice to these two. I personally like the look of the V-Comp and am intrigued by the thought of seeing how much the compenstator would allow for quick follow up shots. However the 627 seems to point more natural, is easier to carry and has better sights. Both of these have 5 inch barrels.

So which one would you pick as a range gun?

 

[m657]

I have a V-comp. I like the way it looks and the way it handles. It points so well it seems to be my most accurate revolver. I don't understand your comment about "better sights".....but due to my own geezer vision, I installed a HighViz light tube on the front....works fine IMHO.

 

[hamr56]

m657, thanks for your input. My comment on the sights was just a personal observation. The gold dot just seemed to work better for my eyes at the gun shop. Now if I was shooting out in a field of snow, not sure that would be the same.

 

[clang444]

I've got both - I prefer the V-Comp mostly because of looks. If my other 627 did not have the slab sides, I probably would have preferred it. I shoot the V-Comp with the regular barrel cap on it - not the comped one. Mostly 38 Special, recoil/lift is negligable.

Both guns are excellent, you can't go wrong with either.

 

[gr7070]

Personally I'd say neither.

The V-comp I don't like the looks - and I'm too vain w/r to guns to buy an ugly one. I also thinks it's way, way too expensive.

I think the 5" PC is too expensive for what little added value it provides.

The 4" 627 Pro is the way to go, IMO. If I can find one.

 

[m657]

it really is a matter of personal taste. I originally thought the V-Comp was ugly....until I shot a bunch of similar 8 shot S&W on the line prior to buying.

I thought I was after the TRR8.....until I shot the V-Comp. And it gets better looking with each addition 1000 rounds.

"Expense" in this class of revolver is moot as well. Having used mine for about 3 years now, I can sell it for more than I gave originally, so what it cost back then isn't the break point.

Whichever fits your hand/eyes is what matters.

Personally I find the slanted-bottom rib design to be irredeemably ugly.

 

[gr7070]

Personally I find the slanted-bottom rib design to be irredeemably ugly.

I used to think the sloped underlug was rather unattractive, too, but for some reason kind of like them now.

 

[Gorenut]

I got the 627 PC. I'm in the same boat that the slanted underlug really grew on me. It really makes the revolver stand out as far as aesthetics. I know what I did was blasphemy.. but I pretty much sold the cheesy aluminum case and the wood grips that came with my PC and in the end I yielded a brand new 627 PC for a little over $800. This was when even Buds was selling them for close to $1100.. so I think I got a good deal, a 627 PC for almost the same price as a Pro.

On a side note.. unless you're shooting 357mags every range visit.. I don't know what noticeable performance increase you'll see in the V-Comp. I shoot mostly 38s for practice with maybe a dozen or so 357mags per range visit, so the extra money put into the V Comp seems to be not worth it. I think the 627 is already heavy enough to manage 357 easily. I'm sure I'm wrong somewhere here as I've never handled a V Comp.. so I have no comparison other than knowing the 627 shoots 357 fine for me.

 

[Raimundo]

Mine says .357 MAG V-8 on the right side of the. I think that's cool. I prefer shooting .357 out of an N frame. Never shot a regular 627 but my PC gun shoots a lot better than I do. Shooting off of benches & a bag the gun groups well at 25 and 50 yards. You get over the ugliness really fast after that.