627 pro series questions

[Stevedog29-3]

Im new to posting on here but im looking to see who has had a 627 pro series and what the pros and cons of the gun. I plan on getting one because I like the N frame as im a big guy and I already have a 29-3 in 44mag. I like the idea of a 8 shot 357 but does it require moon clips all the time? Are there better moon clips. Any insights help. Im sure if more questions arise I will ask later. Thanks

 

[perfectcircle1]

Hey Steve...I'm sure someone will be right along to help answer your questions!

 

[Batmo]

You can shoot the 627 Pro with or without moon clips. Although you'll want to separate your brass according to head stamp if shooting moon clips. Winchester brass will take a thin moon .020 Remington and Federal brass will take .022 or .025 moons. TK Custom makes a clip just for Starline brass.

TK Custom http://www.moonclips.com/ and Revolver Supply make quality moon clips and either one will have what you need. Both are GREAT outfits to deal with....their products and information are the BEST.

Good Luck with your 8 shooter when you get it....I think you're going to really like it....I like mine!

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

I like mine. I have not separated any brass yet and have no problems due to the slop factor but I am not using it for competition.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

Thanks for the info Batmo. I will be looking into them and ive also found a demooning tool. 9mmsubgun-m11 does the "slop" you talk about bulge the brass. That was my other question was wondering if the brass gets bulged when not using moon clips. Thanks

 

[ptgarcia]

The slop he's referring to is wiggle in the rounds when in a moon clip. Happens when mismatching the brass with the clip but will not cause bulging brass. And I've never had any bulge in my 357 brass due to not using moon clips.


Oh, and I love my 627 Pro.

 

[RaginRog]

Fun gun to shoot, but I sold mine because it wasn't idpa friendly and already own a 686 and 65.

 

[Batmo]

Golf club handles make really good demooners. A friend gave me an old 4 iron and with a pipe cutter, dremel tool and file I now have a demooning tool that will hold 8 empty cases.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

ptgarcia. thank you for the info.
RaginRog thats to bad you sold it. was there anything else you didnt like.
Batmo. ive been hearing alot on golf club demooners. i will have to look into it. $30 bucks i can save towards the gun.

 

[perfectcircle1]

ptgarcia. thank you for the info.
RaginRog thats to bad you sold it. was there anything else you didnt like.
Batmo. ive been hearing alot on golf club demooners. i will have to look into it. $30 bucks i can save towards the gun.

Steve, did you download tapatalk? You can quote people so they now your talking to them

 

[627Pro]

I've had mine for two years & love it. I do not shoot any competition, so moon clips were not an issue for me. Used the S&W-supplied moon clip once, didn't like it, had no need to use it, never used it again.

I'm not a great handgun shooter, but this gun made me shoot better than I expected. It seems to be more accurate than me. Everyone who has shot it is impressed with it. I've made no changes to it. The factory grips work for me, the trigger is great in single action and smooth in double action.

All pluses for me. I have no downsides for the way I use it. I suppose it has the potential to be a bit heavy for carrying all day, and a bit big for a carry gun, but since I do not carry, those are not considerations.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

627pro great too know. I like the idea of moon clips but what did u find about them that u didnt like?

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

The slop he's referring to is wiggle in the rounds when in a moon clip. Happens when mismatching the brass with the clip but will not cause bulging brass. And I've never had any bulge in my 357 brass due to not using moon clips.


Oh, and I love my 627 Pro.

Exactly! While they are not necessary I like being able to throw 8 in at a time. Liked my 627 4" Pro Series and 627 2.5" Performance Center so much I had to buy the 929 Performance Center. Spent a little too much this year but I will only live once.

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Stevedog29-3, Get it and enjoy it! Life is too short to not buy all the Smith revolvers you can get your hands on.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

What is the difference between the pro series and performance center of the 627 besides barrel lenght and unfluted cylinder. Internals?

 

[Eagleheart]

Golf club handles make really good demooners. A friend gave me an old 4 iron and with a pipe cutter, dremel tool and file I now have a demooning tool that will hold 8 empty cases.

Batmo, great idea. Just bought a 627 PC. First time with moonclips. Didn't really want to buy one of those clip tools. Thanks...
Tony

 

[627Pro]

627pro great too know. I like the idea of moon clips but what did u find about them that u didnt like?

Since I am in no hurry to load more rounds, I simply didn't see any need to spend the same or more time loading a moon clip in advance, then removing the cases from the clip when done. Just extra steps that aren't necessary for my shooting time. Nothing against anyone who does use them.

 

[RaginRog]

ptgarcia. thank you for the info.
RaginRog thats to bad you sold it. was there anything else you didnt like.
Batmo. ive been hearing alot on golf club demooners. i will have to look into it. $30 bucks i can save towards the gun.

Absolutely nothing I didn't like about it. Great sturdy shooter. If I hadn't gotten into games or if there were more USPSA matches nearby I would have kept it. I just really wanted a M&P pro. It is a much better gun than the M&P pro, I am man enough to admit that.

Check out the moonclips and moonclip loader at the revolver supply company. Easy to use, does a good job of demooning as well.
Moon Clip Loading - Original Moon Clip Tool - The Revolver Supply Company, LLC

 

[series guy]

I really love mine. When I got it the trigger was horrible. I did a little work on the action and mounted a Burris Fastfire III on an Allchin mount. Definitely one of my favorites.

 

[Batmo]

What is the difference between the pro series and performance center of the 627 besides barrel lenght and unfluted cylinder. Internals?

This link might answer some of your questions on the difference between the PC and Pro Series 627.

Large Frame (N) - Smith & Wesson

 

[Stevedog29-3]

Thanks Batmo for the great advice. Thanks everyone for the great advice.

 

[Frank237]

Mine is one of the PC shop guns. It's been flawless. The easily switched frt sight option REALLY appealed to me as I like a few different sights, depending on what I'm doing. And I added a set of Herretts stocks, their Jordan Trooper models.

I'm not an Engineer or Metallurgist but from what I understand between the stainless used for these guns, as well as the newest N frame features, these guys may be THE strongest .357 mag that S&W has ever built.

A shot of mine after four of us shot several hundred rds of HOT .357 and +P .38's out of it one afternoon. It never complained either.

 

[epj]

I like mine real well. I like the interchangeable front sight. I now have a fiber optic front and a V notch rear on it that is really fast for plates and such. You can still shoot with precision , but you have to find where you want the FO bead in the V notch. I put Alrends retro finger groove stocks on mine and replaced the lock with "the plug". Probably one gun that I will never part with.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

Is this a square or round butt?

 

[ptgarcia]

Round butt.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

Thanks. Great grip options. Just looking now so I know.

 

[eveled]

I use 5star speed loaders, and don't bother with the moon clips. Ed.

 

[Stevedog29-3]

I will loom into the speed loaders. Thank you

 

[perfectcircle1]

I will loom into the speed loaders. Thank you

Your gonna "loom" Stephen lol

 

[Stevedog29-3]

Hahaha yes loom...they are not cheap lol