I got my "Grail" M27-2, 3 1/2" - photos!

[tom turner]

I've always been a sucker for the Cadillac Model 27 N-frames, and have wanted a 3 1/2" barreled version in nice shape.

Thanks to fellow forum member and Georgian "ssgmac," I now have a nice one. Heck . . . it is TOO nice, for I wanted a nice looking SHOOTER . . . and this one is danged near perfect, including a beautiful pair of Magnas that number to the gun! Oh well . . . I know . . . life is tough!

Any-hoo . . .

I just finished building a light box to photograph table top items tonight, with the first goal to photograph a few angles of the 27-2.

Here's my new baby . . . and boy is she purdy!!!

And that fine checkered top strap and back sight assembly of the M27 . . . ahhhhh . . .

Thanks again, ssgmac, and I hope you are able to use the proceeds to fund that special grail gun YOU are looking for!

T.

 

[michael thornton]

tom that is sweet, im still on the hunt for a 31/2 inch 27 i have found a 4 inch 2 5inch and a 6, my day will come

 

[bdGreen]

That is one helluva nice looking gun, Tom.

You did good on the pictures. Very professional looking.

bdGreen

 

[bluetopper]

That one pegs the meter in all categories.

Congrats!

 

[j38]

Way to go, Tom! Beautiful Model 27-2, and excellent shots of a gun that's hard to photograph. I assume you do still plan to shoot it?

Jerry

 

[tom turner]

Gee . . . I don't know if I can shoot this revolver or not. I might wait a while to decide. It is just so nice . . .

Then again, around handguns I have about the same amount of self-restraint as Tiger has around Waffle House waitresses.

I don't know . . . what do you guys and gals think? It HAS been shot a little in its lifetime, but not much . . . and there's nary a nick on it . . .

T.

 

[2hawk]

Whoa!

That's obviously got you in it's spell, just look at those pics!

I dunno, is there such a thing as too nice to shoot? I guess that one would be pretty close...

I think you have what some of my friends would call a gold plated problem. Well, maybe nickel, in this case

 

[BobB257]

Tom,
cant help you on your quandry. I like to use things but that is very nice.

What type of camera did you use to get the focus so close for the lettering and details on the gun pictures. The light box works very well.

 

[SJ]

It was made to be shot!!!!!

 

[DCWilson]

Tom, congratulations on that one! The gun, the photography, the enthusiasm ... everything's great.

Well, one thing is not great -- your hesitation to shoot it. Do you really want to save it so someone else can shoot it after you're out of the picture? That does not compute.

I'm not saying turn it into an everyday shooter, but you've got to send at least a few bullets downrange in order to complete the experence. After that, clean it well and put it up as a museum piece if you are so inclined. But don't let it languish unused!

What a great gun. I would have had a hard time resisting that one if the opportunity had come my way.

 

[Hunt200]

Tom that is awesome, I would shoot it a bit and enjoy it. The pictures also came out great!! What type of lights did you use? I have been fooling around with a light box I made with my son and we use reveal blubs, they seem to give the best light.

 

[acl864]

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[Cocked & Locked]

Tom...fine looking 27! It looks flawless in the pics. You obviously did a great job with your light box as the pics are superb.

To shoot or not to shoot...only you can decide. I had some "no-shooters" but tired of the anguish and torment of having to make the decision to shoot/don't shoot. I think that's called procrastination (so my wife says.)

I sold and traded them away. I'm enjoying your dilemma.

 

[bmhiii]

Tom,

Very nice revolver and great pics. I'm envious.

I would take it out for a ride a few times for sure.

 

[Art Doc]

Would you marry Miss America and sleep on the couch?

 

[gunnut44]

VERY NICE! I seen it for sale and was very tempted, glad you got it and has a good home to appreciate the finest S&W ever made. That has got to be the best looking gun ever made imo. I had a nickel one a few years ago and still regret letting it go. Here are my two and am proud of them my pics don't look nearly as nice as yours but here they are.

 

[fyimo]

Great gun and great photography

 

[ditrina]

Beautiful, Tom.......... Just Beautiful............

 

[Smile]

Beautiful.
Simply beautiful.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Wow! beautiful 27,great pictures.