A Target Trigger On A 3 1/2" Model 27-2?! Why?!!!

[Wyatt Burp]

I know, what a crybaby. My 1975 five incher has a service trigger and hammer. They feel perfect. My "new" 3 1/2" gun from 1978 has target features. But having a trigger as fat as the trigger guard on a gun ideal to whip out of a holster fast seems strange to me. The target trigger feels better combines with my Kuracs, though. I'd actually prefer smooth thinner triggers on all my S&W's like I think are standard on L frame guns.
Now, that's as close to complaining I'll ever get about the coolest, most formidable looking sixgun of all time (next to my 2 1/2" Colt New Service). The 3 1/2" Model 27-2. Owners of Lew Horton 3" 24-3's might argue that point, though.

 

[Ashlander]

That 3 1/2" 27 is an extremely cool looking gun. If you were really upset about the target trigger I am sure one of these forum guys would be happy to take it off your hands.

 

[puma guy]

That 3 1/2" 27 is an extremely cool looking gun. If you were really upset about the target trigger I am sure one of these forum guys would be happy to take it off your hands.

I had a 31/2" 27 that I bought new in 1969 w/ TT and TH. Fat triggers give me better control and I added shoes to all my S&W's and single actions. I like a fatter trigger. I sold the 27 and all the rest I bought in that era were stolen.

 

[Malysh]

I guess everyone has different preferences as to what feels better in their hands.
I had a beautiful Mod 58 that had a target hammer and trigger on it.
I strongly disliked that fat trigger. I don't like trigger shoes either.
The trigger was a tiny bit wider than the trigger guard and I made sure to tell the guy I sold it to to remove that trigger if he was thinking about carrying the gun in a holster.

 

[GyMac]

The gun is cool and I agree with you. I don't even care for the target trigger on my 25-2. I suppose you could always change it out if it really bothers you.

 

[stevieboy]

I never could understand what motivated Smith to put target hammers and triggers on guns with medium length barrels. Perhaps these are customer special orders? I have a 27-3 4" with a target hammer and trigger. The trigger is also, for some reason, grooved. I've lived with these features on this gun for years and have no intention of changing them but, honestly, I'd prefer a smooth service trigger and a narrower hammer. Especially inasmuch as I fire the gun exclusively in da.

 

[Doc44]

In September 1975, S&W improved the Model 27 by equipping it with a target hammer, target trigger, checkered Goncalo alves target stocks and a mahogany presentation case.

If the TT, TH, and TS are not what is desired, they can be replaced with the standard trigger and hammer and Magna stocks.

Bill

 

[ar15ed]

i know everyone likes different stuff, but i think the fat triggers are very cool.

 

[twomoons]

on some guns,i love the wider target trigger.on some guns i really like the smooth combat trigger..to me it depends on what gun is being shot.i know one thing,every gun that was made with wide or smooth triggers is a classic gun.

 

[zywina]

Me and my buddies were fondling a S&W model 19-3 chrome 6"er that came into my buddies gunshop, pinned/ressed today, and started talking guns. My buddy told me he has a factory model 66 with 2.5" barrel with TH and TT, I made the same remark "why" but each to there own! I think I would order a gun whith Target features on a carry gun if we could carry here in Canada! Thank god you are all free to bear arms, don't ever let them take it away, your Canadian brother, Dale Z!

 

[beagleye]

I think I hear a siren...

It's the WAAH-mbulance coming to the scene...

Just kidding... awesome gun even with a fat trigger.

 

[David LaPell]

I know my 4-inch Model 29 and Model 57 both had target triggers, but my 3 1/2 inch 27 does not. (I know that's really not helping is it?). Personally I like the target trigger, but I can certainly live without it, and sometimes in a defensive gun (although as accurate as my short barreled 27 is I would like to see if a whitetail can get close) that standard trigger is a benefit. I guess its a preference.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Me and my buddies were fondling a S&W model 19-3 chrome 6"er that came into my buddies gunshop, pinned/ressed today, and started talking guns. My buddy told me he has a factory model 66 with 2.5" barrel with TH and TT, I made the same remark "why" but each to there own! I think I would order a gun whith Target features on a carry gun if we could carry here in Canada! Thank god you are all free to bear arms, don't ever let them take it away, your Canadian brother, Dale Z!

Sorry to hear that, Z. I've thought that was the situation in Canada then a Canadian guy would discuss their handguns on a forum (maybe this one) and I was surprised they could own them at all. I don't know the particulars of your laws but it's too bad it's like that. I'm in California where you can't carry a concealed handgun unless you're a cop or a criminal. the rest of us are out of luck. And many older guns aren't allowed into the state like ANY S&W that's not made anymore and is younger than 50 years old.

 

[chief38]

Do you know for sure that the fat trigger is original to the gun? It might have been changed or special ordered.

 

[Krogen]

I have a two 27-2's: a 3 1/2" and a 5" both with target hammer, trigger and stocks. So perhaps it's relatively common.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I also have TT,and Th on my 3 1/2" 27.

 

[stantheman86]

I installed a TT and TH on my 10-14........it's all about preference and that gundrives tacks!

 

[Snapping Twig]

I'm a fan of the TT - but smoothed. I had several of my TT's smoothed when I customized the revolvers. Highly preferable.

I'd also like to offer my submission for THE most awesome looking carry piece. I do like blued guns, but don't overlook the 624.

 

[wojeepster]

I put a target trigger on my model 10 with 2" barrel. I could shoot it better that way. There was a gunstore in Atlanta that sold target hammers and triggers. This was in 1976.

 

[akjaeger]

My 5" 27-2 came to me with TT and TH, but I put a WTT ad in the classifieds here and swapped them for the service hammer and trigger from a 28-2.
I can live with the fat hammer, but not the serated fat trigger - it just don't feel right.
My 5" 29-2 has a smooth wide trigger and that works OK for me.