Anyone shoot a Model 327 MP 8 shot 357?

[Rule3]

Not really a reload question but if I get it, it will be.

There is one at the shop that was purchased, fired once or twice and the guy brought it back as he decided on something else. He has a habit of this.
Anyway it is new but not really so I can get it for a good price. I think it is just "way cool" and find it hard to pass up. It is just such a neat gun plus 8 shots. Still a lot of money but just wonder how are they to shoot with that alloy frame? Did I mention I really like it?

 

[Rule3]

Not really a reload question but if I get it, it will be.

There is one at the shop that was purchased, fired once or twice and the guy brought it back as he decided on something else. He has a habit of this.
Anyway it is new but not really so I can get it for a good price. I think it is just "way cool" and find it hard to pass up. It is just such a neat gun plus 8 shots. Still a lot of money but just wonder how are they to shoot with that alloy frame? Did I mention I really like it?

 

[musicmanbass]

I haven't shot one, but I'd like to hear your range report once you buy it! I think 8 rds of .357 would be pretty freakin' awesome.

 

[silvercorvette]

Those pretty wood grips are not good to shoot with

I switched to these, this is my carry gun

I don't trust a lock on my carry gun so I removed it

 

[Rule3]

It is this model which has Houge grips.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/we...rn=15714&isFirearm=Y

SKU: 170292
Model: M&P R8
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 8 Rounds
Barrel Length: 5" 2-Piece
Front Sight: Interchangeable Patridge White Dot
Rear Sight: Adjustable V-Notch
Grip: Rubber
Frame: Large
Finish: Black Matte
Overall Length: 10.5"
Material: Scandium Alloy Frame/Stainless Steel Cylinder
Weight Empty: 36.3 oz.

 

[silvercorvette]

I have he wooden grip, they are real pretty but not comfortable to shoot

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wc...rms/170245_large.jpg


SKU: 170245


Model: 327
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 8 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2"
Front Sight: Red Ramp Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Wood Grips
Trigger: Color Case with Overtravel Stop
Hammer: Color Case Tear Drop with Pinned Sear
Frame: Large
Finish: Blue / Black, Scandium Anodized Frame
Overall Length: 7"
Material: Alloy, Stainless Steel, Titanium
Weight Empty: 21 oz.





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[sar4937]

I have a PC327 Snubnose. I usually shoot 38's from it. 125g 357's are stout, I use stock style grips which aren't bad. Not my idea of a concealed carry piece, But if Clint Smith can conceal an M29 with a 4 inch barrel then maybe (in winter). My grips are Ahrends as used on the gun at the S&W catalog, not like Silvercorvettes.

 

[TSQUARED]

I shoot a PC Model 327 Jerry Mikulek version with the same alloy frame, Titanium cylinder and a 5 inch Titanum shrouded Walther barrel. I only use it for the revolver games with 38 Special loads. I would not consider shooting it with full power 357 Magnum loads.

 

[silvercorvette]

I don't have any problem shootin .357s after I switched the grips. That litte piece of wood rubbed the skin off my hand after only 3 cylinders (18 rounds) it wasn't the recoil that bouthered me it was the movement of the gun that cause the wood nub to rub my skin. I am not recoil sensitive so I may not be typical. I actually find it pleasant to shoot .357s and I like to pratice with the same stuff I carry

 

[butchd]

I bought the 2" and shot it 24 times and traded. Vicious recoil even with the "good years". Later I picked up a 5" which came equipped with Hogues. I installed a Holosight for my failing vision. Now it's a gentle shooter with the best DA pull I'v owned. I shoot mainly Hornady 158 gn. JSWCHP in front of 7 gns. Unique. It's mild and the bullets came to me cheap. I had a small cosmetic problem at first that Smith rectified. Too big for carry but a nice range gun.

 

[Rule3]

Silvercorvette,
I have shot your version that a guy let me try at the range. With full magnum loads. That one was wicked and would not be for me.

I guess I just really like the looks of the gun. Will not do anything my 686 or 28 will not do except hold 2 more. They are pretty darn expensive but have that "cool" factor

 

[silvercorvette]

Originally posted by OCD1:
Silvercorvette,
I have shot your version that a guy let me try at the range. With full magnum loads. That one was wicked and would not be for me.

I guess I just really like the looks of the gun. Will not do anything my 686 or 28 will not do except hold 2 more. They are pretty darn expensive but have that "cool" factor

I am in constant pain with arthritis and other problems in most of my body, but I am lucky that so far it hasn’t bothered my hands. I have always loved recoil, my father got me a 20 gauge when I was 14 years old but I liked shooting his 12 gauge better. There is no doubt the old grips hurt my hands but I enjoy shooting it with the new grips. One of the reasons I bought the gun was because I liked the pretty grips but it only took 18 rounds to want to replace them (but I did finish off the box of 50 that day, not too smart)

 

[Rule3]

I love the wood grips on guns. I have taken all of them off my "vintage" Smiths just to save them. Replaced them with Packs or Houges for shooting. Some of the orginal wood target grips are getting to the price of some guns.

 

[PaulCG]

I owned one for for two weeks.
I have shot many of the larger caliber handguns regularly for over 40 year and not at all "recoil sensitive." IMHO the 327 is nasty at best. I would rather shoot full loads in my 6 1/2" Mod 29 all day than spend 10 minutes with the 327. To each his own, and others my differ, but I sold mine as fast as I could. Combine the lightweight frame, a short barrel and a snappy 357 load made the gun a non-starter for me.