Chopped 27-2

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

S&W doesn't know squat about designing grips, which they call stocks to distinguish them from something you can actually get a grip on. The go-to Guy for grips in recent years was named Hogue.

Hogue finger-grooved grips fit a lot of people, including me. Whoever they don't fit shouldn't buy them.

 

[Reddog]

Scooter,
The job is already done, so can't move the sight base, now. I checked the S&W store before this was done, and couldn't find much? I'll have to look again. The sight blade is removeable. I'd like to find one with a yellow insert.

Thank you, Bill!
I am pretty happy with it, especially the accuracy of it!

520,
The rubber Hogues fit my hand, too. I have them on several guns.
What does your signature say and in what language?
Dick

 

[stantheman86]

Nothing wrong with an interchangeable front sight system, especially if the gunsmith would charge more to move the original sight to the cut barrel. If it's only a shooter, it's probably better to have a sight you can change out for different needs, like a Ruger GP100 or Redhawk.

IMO once you start having barrels cut back, we're firmly into "shooter-range gun-CC Piece" territory anyway, so go with whatever front sight makes it work.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

What does your signature say and in what language?

It says "Never again" in Hebrew.

 

[Reddog]

Parts and pieces

Stan,
That was my thinking, exactly, when I started. I have another, near new, 27, so just wanted a good shooter. So far, this has worked out well. If I sell the extra 8&3/8" barrel and any of the other extra parts that came with it, I should only have around $350 in it! Good price for a high class shooter! The pic is my non-shooter.

520,
"Never again!", huh? Sounds sinister!

 

[deanodog]

Excellent shooter. This is the kind of guns I like and the hogues are fine for me. All my shooters wear Hogue mono grips. I would love to own one like it.

 

[Reddog]

Thank you, Deano!
I hope you get one, soon!
Dick

 

[Nightowl]

The front sight is screwed on from the top, more like a Wiegand, not a Smith ramp.

 

[Reddog]

Yes, it is. (Screwed on from the top.)

 

[stantheman86]

That's a nice non-shooter!=) A 6.5" 27 is high on my list.

I have plenty of shooter grade stuff that I just have fun with, I bought a 6" 28-2 for $400 or so this past summer, found out it already was drilled and tapped, so I added a Redfield scope to it. Some people were like "why did you do that?" and I was like, once I found the holes in the topstrap, the gun instantly went into the "shooter" category so might as well have fun with it.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

you done good

Reddog...I like that 5" conversion you have come up with, Hogues, and especially the front sight. It looks like a serious business revolver rating high in the cool factor. Those shiny semi-wadcutters would look very intimidating to some evil doer on the muzzle end of that .357.

The older I get, and the more arthritis sets in my hands and fingers, The more I like the Hogue and Pachmayr rubber grips.

I post lots of pics of my handguns with wood and stag, but when I shoot (or concealed carry them) them they usually have rubber.

Off topic, but here's an example. My 627-PC Blood Works revolver is in the safe at this moment wearing these Pachmayrs. They stay on it.

 

[no dash]

Reddog,

I sure hope you weren't standing in front of that LOADED gun taking pictures. Even though it is on the table, that is not the safest place to be!

 

[mhael]

Nice gun for a great price. I saw as long as you are happy that is all that matters!

Also Cocked & Locked very cool gun/photo

 

[Reddog]

That's a nice non-shooter!=) A 6.5" 27 is high on my list.

I have plenty of shooter grade stuff that I just have fun with, I bought a 6" 28-2 for $400 or so this past summer, found out it already was drilled and tapped, so I added a Redfield scope to it. Some people were like "why did you do that?" and I was like, once I found the holes in the topstrap, the gun instantly went into the "shooter" category so might as well have fun with it.

Stan,
Sadly, that non-shooter is a 6"! But I like it!
I discovered that the chopped 5" had been drilled and tapped for a scope before I got it. For a shooter, I didn't see that that would hurt anything, so I ignored it. When I started shooting it, I noticed that it was making a small spot on the cylinder at each firing position? Apparently the hole was catching and changing the direction of some of the smoke and lube straight down. Also, it was blowing smoke out the top, under the rear sight tension bar! I found a set screw that would fit the hole but it only went down about half way. I need to find another one to put in from the bottom or I'm afraid it will still mark the cylinder.

C&L,
I do the same thing when I want to show a nice gun! I'm getting too damned old, too, so maybe that's why I like the soft Hogue's for shooting. I do shoot mostly .38's, though.
That's sure a pretty PC 627!

Dash,
The hammer was down on an empty chamber and I was standing off to one side. Not a good idea, though. Thanks for keeping me straight!

Thanks, mhael!
My feelings, exactly!

 

[bushmaster1313]

I bet it's even more fun to shoot seeing that you had the modifications done at your request.

 

[Reddog]

Bushmaster,
You're right, it is sort of personalized that way.
Dick

 

[bronco45]

Iggy hit the nail on the head! It's the target that counts. Nice fix to a fine old N Frame. Carry it and use it with confidence and pride.

They are all shooters, ultimately. Enjoy the fruits of your labors.

 

[Reddog]

Thank you, Bronc!
Now, if I could just be 50 years younger, so I could bring my M-27 out to explore your country on foot---------!

 

[M29since14]

The purpose of shooting is hitting, and you seem to be doing OK with that arrangement. I would hang on to that long barrel, in case you want it later.

The front sight does look like the Weigand unit. Not very elegant on an S&W, but it's getting the job done for you.

 

[Reddog]

Front sight

M29,
I'm sure you're right, several people have mentioned that it doesn't look right. Look at the pic, the top is S&W, the bottom Wiegand or? The difference seems to me to be mainly in the size of the base and the screw to hold it on. Even so, cheap is as cheap does! $140 to cut off the barrel, furnish the sight and install it. I think the factory sight was quite a bit more than that. It's a good shooter that will last much longer than I, my son and probably my 30 year old grandson will. I think I'll keep it!
I want you guys to all know that I really appreciate your comments! It's what makes something like this fun!
Dick