Model 27-2 4 Inch ? 11/27 UPDATE..Auction 27 4 inch Arrived this Wkend..

[fleabus101]

I've wanted a Model 27 4 inch model. The pre27 and first 5 screw 4 in. models that are a preference were scarce special order items that now bring $ that is beyond my budget by far. I understand that the 2nd 27-2 4 inch models were also less produced, but available by us, less deep pocket Smith devotees. That said, I wanted to ask the members if you are fortunate to have a 4 inch model 27-2 357 2nd model on hand in your herd of Smiths ?

 

[colt_saa]

I have many 27s and one 357 Magnum (what people like to call a Pre-27) however only 2 of them are 4" guns.

Neither of my 4" 27s are from the -2 engineering revision, they are newer

My first 4" was the 8 shot version manufactured in 2000 in the Performance Center. This is a -7 engineering revision

I am not a lover of the 4" and most of my short barrel Model 27 revolvers are 3 1/2", I have some shorter but they are 327s and 627s

I never had plans on buying a second 4" until I came upon one that was finished in nickle and manufactured in 2008. I think this is a -9 engineering revision, but I would have to pull it out of the safe a I never make note of engineering revisions, just the Model numbers

The modern nickel was so stunning that I purchased my 2nd 4" Model 27. Truth is I have only fired it once. Cleaned it and put it away

The two Model 27s that I shoot the most are one of my 3 1/2" 8 shots and one of my 6 1/2" 6 shots. The 6 1/2" has the red post Patridge front sight and that really works well for me as my eyes get older

 

[s&wchad]

The 4" barrel was offered in the last few years of 27-2 production. Nickel seems to be more common than blue.

This one's mine.

 

[alwslate]

I have two 4" blue 27-2s. One I bought in new condition in the presentation case back in the early 80s. Have fired it some over the years, mostly in my back yard chronographing handloads. The case and target stocks are long gone because I like magnas. The other is a more recent purchase and is as new as can be without being fired. Replaced the target stocks with magnas and have fired it once. I thought it was too nice to be fired and thought about selling it but I have decided to keep it and fire it some as I have realized that I will not again soon pass this way as the saying goes. So die with the gun or die with money in the bank unspent for others to spend? Does it matter?

 

[RT44nut]

Transition 4”

It’s is a recent purchase. The barrel isn’t pinned but cylinder is recessed. It was made in 1981.

 

[Hair Trigger]

4" barrels were available to order on M27's throughout production, but the 3.5" was the catalogued standard barrel until 1979, when 3.5" and 5" barrels were discontinued and the 4" became the catalogue standard along with the 6". By far, 3.5" barrels outnumber the 4" until 1979. For me, the visual balance of a 3.5" looks better if the gun has magna stocks rather than Targets, but the 4" looks okay with either one.

 

[22hipower]

Here's my P&R 4 inch from 1980. Came with a wood presentation box but maybe not THE box. I think it's the only one I've seen for sale locally.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

https://flic.kr/p/2n8RFiB https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

 

[Retired W4]

Thinking back Randy, I don't remember ever owning a 4" 27. They just haven't come my way.

 

[glenncal1]

I had a -3 4" 27 that was one of the nicest shooting guns I owned. Not P&R but it was a shooter both SA and DA. If you want one just to shoot don't overlook the later dash models.

 

[fleabus101]

Well, I started this thread in anticipation of receiving
a 27-2 4 inch model I won on an auction earlier this week. I wasn't looking at the possibility of finding a
reasonable one to buy, but a shooter grade showed up on GB this past week and I bid on it and surprisingly won the auction at 755$. I was surprised
it stopped at that price. It appeared in decent shape by the pics, so I'll find out in the next few days how I did once It's in my hands. I was wondering if there is any idea how many of the 4 inch types were made that showed up mostly in the end run of 27-2's.
This one has the target hammer and trigger pieces
on it apparently from the factory.
This is the the rare buy I've done this year for this Christmas Season as my S&W present for Ole Fleabus. I'll post pictures when it's in hand.
I wanted to see other model 27 4 inch models the members may have.
Best, Randy..

 

[RKmesa]

Congrats!!! Here's my 4" 27-2 (N831378 - shipped May 1981)...

 

[AC Man]

Congrats! I purchased a 4" two 5" and a 8 3/8" in the last year. They all appear in new un fired condition, presentation case, papers, and tools.

$1150 to $1600. That sounds like a great price. I lean more towards the collector side instead of shooter grade so for me if there is one single mark I am out.Plus must have box papers, and tools.

On the other hand, I would pay that any day for a shooter. Post picks. Sounds like a good deal.

 

[AC Man]

I have two 4" blue 27-2s. One I bought in new condition in the presentation case back in the early 80s. Have fired it some over the years, mostly in my back yard chronographing handloads. The case and target stocks are long gone because I like magnas. The other is a more recent purchase and is as new as can be without being fired. Replaced the target stocks with magnas and have fired it once. I thought it was too nice to be fired and thought about selling it but I have decided to keep it and fire it some as I have realized that I will not again soon pass this way as the saying goes. So die with the gun or die with money in the bank unspent for others to spend? Does it matter?

I am asking in a most respectful manner, but how could you pass on the target grips in favor of Magna's? When I bought my first 357 in 1974 with Magna's I laughed out loud and said that looks like toy cap gun grips I had as a child. He hooked me up with the larger target grips before I walked out the door. Still have the gun and both sets of grips.

 

[bdGreen]

Can't make up your mind?

Get one of each.

bdGreen

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Now I see what my shallow pockets passed on to wait for a blued one. When you put it that way, makes me feel foolish passing on several nickel models. Had I seen one in that condition, I would have somehow made amends. That nice nickel may have me looking again.

 

[bdGreen]

Now I see what my shallow pockets passed on to wait for a blued one. When you put it that way, makes me feel foolish passing on several nickel models. Had I seen one in that condition, I would have somehow made amends. That nice nickel may have me looking again.

This nice nickel one will cost you.

It's a beauty and worth it.

bdGreen

 

[alwslate]

I am asking in a most respectful manner, but how could you pass on the target grips in favor of Magna's? When I bought my first 357 in 1974 with Magna's I laughed out loud and said that looks like toy cap gun grips I had as a child. He hooked me up with the larger target grips before I walked out the door. Still have the gun and both sets of grips.

Easy as pie. I prefer the looks of the magnas as they fit the frame and don't give the gun the bulky look that targets do. And most importantly magnas fit my smallish hands as though they were made for me. Actually they were made for people like me

 

[Masterbuck54]

Don’t have one yet

Still on the search for the 4”.

Fleabus101 glad you were able to snag that one earlier this week and I had a bid on the same gun but stopped short…at least I know it went to a good home

I know your GB name now so I’ll be cautious when I see it on future guns

Masterbuck54

 

[rockquarry]

I am asking in a most respectful manner, but how could you pass on the target grips in favor of Magna's? When I bought my first 357 in 1974 with Magna's I laughed out loud and said that looks like toy cap gun grips I had as a child. He hooked me up with the larger target grips before I walked out the door. Still have the gun and both sets of grips.

Usually the first thing I do with any N-frame is to replace Target stocks with Magnas. Magnas feel and fit much better to me and they look better. I keep the Targets for sale or trade time; I don't throw them away. Our tastes vary and I won't criticize yours.

 

[pharmer]

I got this one maybe 20 years ago. A local dentist, with the sweatiest hands I can ever remember, had this in a rumpled paper bag like a sammich. I asked "What's in the bag?" He pulled this out (N7558XX), told me a dealer's offer. I went $25 more. Joe