Model 27-2 5" barrel blue

[Bizio]

Hi all,

can you please give me your impressions and opinions about the model 27-2 5" barrel blue ?
Is it a rare and valuable model for collection or it is rare only the steel/nickel model 27-2 5" ?

Thank you for your help.

 

[Jack Flash]

I don't think they are really rare, but they are in demand by both collectors and shooters so that makes them valuable. It's one of the finest revolvers S&W ever made. Some of us think the 5" barrel is perfect on an N-Frame (like the M27).

The nickel Model 27s seem to sell for more than the blued ones. Lucky for me, I greatly prefer blued steel over nickel.

 

[ken158]

They say the 5" 27 is not rare but try to find one... very nice and desirable model and barrel length. They made fewer of the 4" than any other barrel length.

 

[Marksman]

The 5" barrel was a standard cataloged barrel length for many years. Several gunwriters, Skeeter Skelton amoung them promoted the 5" barrel as the ideal barel length. Due to Skeeter championing the 5" barrel length, there is a lot of awareness in the shooting community of its superb handling qualities. This has created quite a demand amoungst buyers for the 5", they are out there you just have to patient in your search. I have owned several 5" M/27's in the last 5-6 years, they show up with enough frequency that I would not call the scarce or rare.

 

[HayesGreener]

M-27 5"

I grade all handguns for their utility for policing. A M-27 5" was the first duty revolver that I ever bought myself. I carried it on and off duty for years. It has the smoothest action, great fit and finish, and was the best shooting revolver I ever carried for duty. Never worried about what the hottest loads would do to it. It was a lot of comfort in dark alleys. I also owned and shot 3.5 inch and 6 inch versions but the 5 inch just seemed to be the best feel and balance for me. Others may have different preferences. I liked the 5 inch M-27 so well that I later bought a 5 inch M29 for hunting. I was looking for another M-27 a while back and saw a few in really great shape for around $750, hard used ones for about half that, don't know what they are actually bringing now

 

[Sportsterguy]

I own a 3.5" 27-2 but would LOVE to own a 5" 27! Shot a buddies 5" and absolutely loved it. My snub will keep up with it accuracy wise at closer ranges but at 25 yds. and beyond the 5" shines and just points so naturally. Their prices are always at a premium as they are a primo revolver.

Some day I'll have one and a 3.5" nickel. Hopefully the nickel will be stamped with SAPD! Let one slip through my fingers and been kicking myself in the arse ever since.

If you have a shot at one I'd snag it as they are far and few between and are a good investment.

 

[Art Doc]

As previously noted, the 5" M27 is not rare but it is popular.

The 5" 27 is my favorite revolver.

I like them in blue...

... and nickel.

 

[Texas Roots]

Skeeter used to say the 27 with 5" barrel, "....shoots like a 6" but carrys like a 4"."

 

[Iggy]

I scratched the Model 27 itch with 5 inch and a 31/2 " in the same day.

 

[Bizio]

Thanks to all of you for your feed backs about this model, I really appreciated your help.

I already own a 27-2 6" but I found and I am dealing to buy a 27-2 5" for my collection.
Unfortunatly prices are more expensive in Italy than in USA because of severe and restricted rules we have here for weapons.
I have been asked for 1,000 Euro for a model in very good conditions (about 1,400 $) ...

Thanks again.

 

[Kevin G]

Picked this 5", 27-2 earlier this year. Has a hint of wear on both sides of the muzzle and on the ejector rod, otherwise in very nice shape. Had been wanting a 27-2 for a long time.
We've got a regional classified magazine,"Uncle Henry's" that has a pretty good firearm section. It was listed several weeks dropping a bit each week. Finally couldn't stand it, I was over my firearms budget for the year but this was different!!!
Made the call, met the nice gentleman in the parking lot at the Maine Mall and did a gun deal. He was getting into high end .22 rifle shooting and wanted to use the $ for that. He knew it was a very good deal and told me I'd enjoy it. I have.
Kevin

 

[boykinlp]

Gotta love the 5" 27's. Here is mine:

 

[Joe in SC]

Over the years I have kept coming back to the 5 inch 27. Initially, I was attracted to it by the writings of Skeeter Skelton in Shooting Times magazine. I turned 21 back in the mid seventies and being legal for handgun purchases I just had to have one. I'd say Skeeter is to the 5" model 27 as Jack O' Conner was to the 270 Winchester.

I have owned all barrel lengths with the exception of the 8 3/8'ths. Presently I have 3 1/2, 5 and 6 inch. My favorite, the 5 inch. It balances much better in the hand. I shoot it better. That's the bottom line for me. The 3 1/2 " is possibly the best looking, most business-like of all the S&W models, but to me it feels heavier in the hand due to lack of barrel weight out front. I would chose the 6" over the shorter one also. The 4 inch model is slightly less "weighty" in the hand, but it cannot compare with the 5" for balance.

I have always managed to find the 5 inch version when looking for one so I wouldn't say they are rare. Lately I don't see as many but they do come up often enough here in our classified section.

 

[TDC]

The Mod. 27 5" isn't rare. I believe the correct term should be scarce. They are the favorite of so many people who tend to keep them that they are appearing very rare to the casual collector/shooter.

I've been a S&W shooter/hunter/collector for over 35 years and have had a chance to shoot most all the barrel lengths and configurations of all the pistols S&W produces.

There are two S&W's that are my absolute favorites. They are the Mod. 29-2 5" and the 27-2 5". The 29 5" is as rare as "hens teeth" and the 27 isn't, but sometimes seems that way.

Something very unique to 27's is the checkered top strap and rib. That is a beautiful appearance feature no other "N" frame possesses.

The 5" 27, when loaded, has near perfect balance and feel. That combined with its strength is what addicts just about anyone who has handled one.

A picture of a 5" 27-2 and the top strap/rib..

 

[TinyDee]

The five inch is truly a wonderful revolver

 

[Bizio]

Thanks for your opinions.

I will try to get this model for my collection.

 

[SDH]

I too remember Skeeter and also enjoy 5" barrels, but the only others I have are M&P's.
I found this Pre-27 last year and it became an instant favorite! It came with box, T-Tyler and Lawrence holster. The letter says, Rex Firearms, NY,NY, January 21,1954.

 

[Walter Rego]

I too was heavily influenced by Skeeter Skelton and along with a .44 Special Colt SAA I had to have a 5" Model 27. Here is a not so great photo of one made in 1978. It's near mint in person. It was purchased in the PC with all papers and tools. I have the original Target Stocks. The stocks pictured are made by Sile and are rosewood, bought from CDNN some years ago for $10.00 ! Note the Patridge front sight.

 

[AH-1G]

I picked this one up this summer from a old friend for 225.00 with some win silver tips.

its got some holster wear but its a sweet shooter.

 

[Bizio]

Again thanks to you all for your opinions.

I finally bought my model 27-2 5" ...