Model 27-2 Comes Home

[Bayou52]

Hi, guys:

Back in 1978, I purchased a used model 27–2. Vintage 1976. I shot it for a while but then in 1980, I gave it to my brother.

Just a couple of months ago, and after about 42 years of elapsed time, my brother said that he would probably never shoot the revolver, so he gave it back to me.

So, after all this time, the revolver came home. I brought it out to the range today and shot it for the first time in over 40 years. I forgot how absolutely sweet this nickel plated model 27–2 really was!

It was an absolute pleasure to shoot and to generally handle. The revolver remains in superb condition.

Here’s a couple of pics:

I’m thrilled that this baby made its way home after all this time!

All the best:

Bayou52

 

[Sevens]

Gotta love the exceptionally dark wood grain!

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

Two Model 27-2s have managed to find a home in my vault. Probably my favorite S&W Model.

 

[Housepuss]

What's not to love....and triple T's to boot. Can't get any better than that. I've got one similar only in a long tube.

 

[mh51]

Sounds like its got a new "forever" home. Enjoy it for years to come.

 

[RKmesa]

What a fun story! I have to agree that the model 27 is one of the finest shooting handguns out there.

Thanks for sharing,

 

[Troystat]

Nice, thanks for showing us.

 

[Engine49guy]

If you love something let it go, if it comes back to you it was meant to be......
.....If not then hunt it down a kill it.

I don't know who said that but maybe it makes senses...kinda.

The N frame is a big gun but until 1955 when they introduced the K frame Combat Magnum it was S&W's strongest frame and so used for their .357 platform.
They are big guns and were normally for calibers starting with the number "4" but the cool thing about N frame revolvers is how the bigger cylinder spins up slower and more controllable than a K or L frame...I like it on the range but if I'm carrying an N frame it's going to be in a caliber starting with the number "4" ending with the word "Magnum".

 

[Ruger 13]

Very nice pistola! I’m glad your transaction with your brother went well!