Model 12 vs. Model 627

[629shooter]

I have no experience with either of those two models.

But, I have a lot of experience with other S&W short (2.5-3") revolvers. Including the 629 PC that is the "brother" to that 627. It shoots great.

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[shell627]

I say get them both.

 

[Bhfromme]

I say get them both.

Good answer and more than likely I will!!

 

[gfors]

Wise words indeed. My accuracy trouble with shorter barrels is most definitely more about these old eyes failing to get a sharp, unblurred look at my front sight than it is about the guns themselves.

I'll start researching these shooter's glasses you mention. Thanks very much for weighing in gfors.

You're welcome!
I asked my eye doctor to give me a prescription that allowed both eyes to see a sharp image, about 4-5 inches from the end of my extended arm, hand in a fist, while still maintaining some ability to see at infinity, albeit, out of focus. I just held a pencil in my hand, and had them try different lenses until I could see a sharp point, against a recognizable, but blurry background.
I also tried a prescription with the left eye set to infinity, and the right eye set for the front sight. They work well, but only on certain days, when I can get my brain to deal with 2 completely different images, at the same time.
Most of the time, the glasses with both eyes focused on the front sight, work best.

 

[HardToHandle]

I carry a Model 12. As noted, it is at numerous disadvantages but is eminently carry-able for me. My first reaction was the recoil in K Frame was pretty much as bad as J Frame Airweight. Grips did improve that and the K Frame generally is a better DA trigger too.

The other element that made my Model 12 a keeper was the right ammo, also noted above. I absolutely shoot different .38 loadings in my 2”, 3” and 4” barrels. Some of it is me, but I also can see that it is the barrel too.

Only problem is the availability of the Model 12 snubbies. Good deals are few and far between. C’est la guerre.

 

[RussellD]

My mother is 87.Years ago she asked for a revolver. I took her to the indoor range and allowed her to shoot several. She liked the model 12 and could keep all shots in the a zone at 10 yards. Put a set of laser grips on it and gave her several boxes of premium ammo.

When mom was younger she could shoot pears off the pear tree with a model 10.

That Model 12 snubbie is in a good home.

 

[stansdds]

My mother is 87.Years ago she asked for a revolver. I took her to the indoor range and allowed her to shoot several. She liked the model 12 and could keep all shots in the a zone at 10 yards. Put a set of laser grips on it and gave her several boxes of premium ammo.

When mom was younger she could shoot pears off the pear tree with a model 10.

That Model 12 snubbie is in a good home.

Years ago, I bought a S&W 640-1 for CCW. I let my mom check it out and she bought one too. Sadly, one day at the range, on the 25 yard line I said something really stupid. I bet that I could put more shots in the "X" than she could. Well, I ended up paying for lunch. She out shot me. Women often have better visual acuity and fine motor control than men.