dwever
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So I had a thread the other day on here as I found a gun store that had both the TRR8 as well as the M&P version as well as the 5" 627.
Now me and the PC 627 w/5" barrel go back to ca. 2009 when I used to compete with it. And I still have and carry two PC 627's in the 2.625" Barrel. I couldn't even guess the number of rounds I have through the 627 platform. On the other hand, the 327 TRR8 I've known about and admired, but did not have a single shot through one before today.
Finally today on my third trip to that dealer I bought the TRR8 saying to myself that if I hate it I'll sell it and it'll be a $300 or so lesson. Deciding factors, two reviews that got 2" groups at 50 yards with certain ammunition and a few other things. Bought it, cleaned it, went straight to the range and shot three boxes of .38 Special and two additional boxes of .357 Magnum.
REPORT:
ACCURACY: The big surprise. May be at least as accurate as my Wilson Combat 1911 9mm which until today was the most accurate hand gun I've ever owned (maybe my 7.5" Barrel 629 is more accurate, but hardly the same use). The TRR8's accuracy is just remarkable really. After shooting only snub revolvers for the last few years, what an easy aim. After an action job I'll be tempted to compete with this gun.
RECOIL MANAGEMENT: See the quote from TACTICAL LIFE in Post #5 just after the TRR*8 list, - sums it up perfectly if not with a little hyperbole.
Although with the Scandium framed TRR8 weighs 2 oz. less than my 586 L-Comp 3" Barrel and also weighs less than my 627 2.625" Barrel, the TRR8 is easily the least effected by heavy Magnum loads. Now both the 627 and 586 do a great job, but maybe it's the bigger Hogue rubber grips and the long barrel, but the 327 TRR8 just doesn't have that *SNAP* when firing, and I actually enjoy the big stuff. You can tell the difference with .38 special to, but not as marked. All the more surprising when you pick it up and go, "man this thing is light." (35 oz.).
ACTION: (see BUMMERS below)
ACCESORIES: As you can see in the first picture, the TRR8 came with removable top and bottom rails for optics above and a light or laser below. I will soon be placing an Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Sight, and it'll come back off after hunting season. A little tedious but easy to get mounts on and off, and your sights are still usable with the top rail on.
LEATHER: My N Frame holsters work fine, but if I try to put on the lower rail it almost works, but it's just too crowded. With the rail off, great! My existing 627 N Frame leather works without the rails, but I've ordered two additional. A Simply Rugged that will be able to include the lower rail, and a second custom holster that will include the Aimpoint when it is mounted.
FLEXIBILITY: Not a concealment weapon for sure. But great woods gun, and a potentially good hunter. With an optic, I would have no problem loading 500 - 700 ft. lbs. hunting ammo and take down just about anything in the South Eastern U.S. short of a massive hog and hunt confidently with the right ammo from a gun rest out to 125 yards (I also have a 629 with a 2x20 Leupold). Shooting American Eagle today, I could see dropping down in power to Federal White Box and competing Speed Steel with this gun; and with the American Eagle or White Box trying USPSA. For either competition at a minimum a defensive action job would be called for.
UPDATE: Not ideal, but not as hard to conceal as I thought it would be. By dropping the weapon into my Galco High Ride Silhouette, the gun rides high enough that with a shirt with a low enough hem, or certainly a light jacket or sweater, it's workable. The mere 35 oz. weight makes it a nice carry if you're careful about it.
BUMMERS: 1. The supplied Hogue rubber is really narrow, and my largish hands need grips with more girth. I ordered the Rosewood Hogues pictured below. 2. Good even action throughout the DA cycle but maybe the heaviest Perf Ctr action in SA I've ever experienced. Somewhat heavy in DA, but surprisingly not bad given the SA. I was still acceptably accurate with this gun DA and SA. Anyway, the boys at TK Custom will fix this right up for me as they have done on three previous weapons (Two 627's and one 586 L-Comp). 3. A lot of unique features to this gun, like the unique multi-piece barrel for accuracy that takes special tools (can't use a standard barrel wrench), the scandium frame, but S&W just supplies the generic revolver manual.
BIG QUESTIONS:
1. I'm squared away on holsters when the gun has no accessories attached. WHO CAN I ORDER A CUSTOM HOLSTER FROM FOR USE WHEN THE OPTIC BELOW IS ON THE TOP RAIL?
2. Any specific wood or rubber and wood Hogue grips anyone would recommend for a round butt N Frame is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for helping me decide folks. I'm very satisfied.
p.s. Sold my Perf. Ctr. 686+, nothing wrong with that gun, just with the other two snubs in the 586 L-Comp and 627 UDR, the 686+ was never getting carried or shot.
Now me and the PC 627 w/5" barrel go back to ca. 2009 when I used to compete with it. And I still have and carry two PC 627's in the 2.625" Barrel. I couldn't even guess the number of rounds I have through the 627 platform. On the other hand, the 327 TRR8 I've known about and admired, but did not have a single shot through one before today.
Finally today on my third trip to that dealer I bought the TRR8 saying to myself that if I hate it I'll sell it and it'll be a $300 or so lesson. Deciding factors, two reviews that got 2" groups at 50 yards with certain ammunition and a few other things. Bought it, cleaned it, went straight to the range and shot three boxes of .38 Special and two additional boxes of .357 Magnum.
REPORT:
ACCURACY: The big surprise. May be at least as accurate as my Wilson Combat 1911 9mm which until today was the most accurate hand gun I've ever owned (maybe my 7.5" Barrel 629 is more accurate, but hardly the same use). The TRR8's accuracy is just remarkable really. After shooting only snub revolvers for the last few years, what an easy aim. After an action job I'll be tempted to compete with this gun.
RECOIL MANAGEMENT: See the quote from TACTICAL LIFE in Post #5 just after the TRR*8 list, - sums it up perfectly if not with a little hyperbole.
Although with the Scandium framed TRR8 weighs 2 oz. less than my 586 L-Comp 3" Barrel and also weighs less than my 627 2.625" Barrel, the TRR8 is easily the least effected by heavy Magnum loads. Now both the 627 and 586 do a great job, but maybe it's the bigger Hogue rubber grips and the long barrel, but the 327 TRR8 just doesn't have that *SNAP* when firing, and I actually enjoy the big stuff. You can tell the difference with .38 special to, but not as marked. All the more surprising when you pick it up and go, "man this thing is light." (35 oz.).
ACTION: (see BUMMERS below)
ACCESORIES: As you can see in the first picture, the TRR8 came with removable top and bottom rails for optics above and a light or laser below. I will soon be placing an Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Sight, and it'll come back off after hunting season. A little tedious but easy to get mounts on and off, and your sights are still usable with the top rail on.
LEATHER: My N Frame holsters work fine, but if I try to put on the lower rail it almost works, but it's just too crowded. With the rail off, great! My existing 627 N Frame leather works without the rails, but I've ordered two additional. A Simply Rugged that will be able to include the lower rail, and a second custom holster that will include the Aimpoint when it is mounted.
FLEXIBILITY: Not a concealment weapon for sure. But great woods gun, and a potentially good hunter. With an optic, I would have no problem loading 500 - 700 ft. lbs. hunting ammo and take down just about anything in the South Eastern U.S. short of a massive hog and hunt confidently with the right ammo from a gun rest out to 125 yards (I also have a 629 with a 2x20 Leupold). Shooting American Eagle today, I could see dropping down in power to Federal White Box and competing Speed Steel with this gun; and with the American Eagle or White Box trying USPSA. For either competition at a minimum a defensive action job would be called for.
UPDATE: Not ideal, but not as hard to conceal as I thought it would be. By dropping the weapon into my Galco High Ride Silhouette, the gun rides high enough that with a shirt with a low enough hem, or certainly a light jacket or sweater, it's workable. The mere 35 oz. weight makes it a nice carry if you're careful about it.
BUMMERS: 1. The supplied Hogue rubber is really narrow, and my largish hands need grips with more girth. I ordered the Rosewood Hogues pictured below. 2. Good even action throughout the DA cycle but maybe the heaviest Perf Ctr action in SA I've ever experienced. Somewhat heavy in DA, but surprisingly not bad given the SA. I was still acceptably accurate with this gun DA and SA. Anyway, the boys at TK Custom will fix this right up for me as they have done on three previous weapons (Two 627's and one 586 L-Comp). 3. A lot of unique features to this gun, like the unique multi-piece barrel for accuracy that takes special tools (can't use a standard barrel wrench), the scandium frame, but S&W just supplies the generic revolver manual.
BIG QUESTIONS:
1. I'm squared away on holsters when the gun has no accessories attached. WHO CAN I ORDER A CUSTOM HOLSTER FROM FOR USE WHEN THE OPTIC BELOW IS ON THE TOP RAIL?
2. Any specific wood or rubber and wood Hogue grips anyone would recommend for a round butt N Frame is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for helping me decide folks. I'm very satisfied.
p.s. Sold my Perf. Ctr. 686+, nothing wrong with that gun, just with the other two snubs in the 586 L-Comp and 627 UDR, the 686+ was never getting carried or shot.
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. I've been lusting for that model but can't justify buying something that'll probably be a safe Queen. I'd just take it out, fondle it and wipe it down... it's too purdy to shoot. I'll have to be satisfied with my 686_6, and I am.
