Model 27 - 5" or 6"

[Rocket3]

Looking at a few pre-lock 27's, the 5" seems to demand a higher price. Are they that much rarer? What would you buy. Just for fun at the range.

 

[SSGRock]

I have one 5" and 2 6" you will enjoy either one.

 

[ACE10000D]

If you're just buying one to shoot, the 6" models are much more available and much cheaper. Both are great. 5" models are more desired by collectors.

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

I have 5", 6" and 8-3/8" M27s. For sheer shootability/accuracy, the longer the barrel the better. On the other hand, the 5" has great handling characteristics, rides well in a belt holster, and as far as I'm concerned, is among the best looking revolvers ever made.

 

[cowboy94916]

I have owned one 6", three 5" and a 4". I ended up never firing the 5" because they were to collectable new in the box. I shot the hell out of my 6" used it for bullseye for years. The 4" I bought used and is a great packing pistol. I sold my 6" and all the 5" kept the 4" because it fit my needs best. Should I ever find a used 5" at a good price I might be tempted. Till then I am happy with what I have. If I was only doing fun at the range my 6" was perfect. Very accurate (better then Pythons I sold after ransom rest competition).

 

[chief38]

I say 5" would be the way to go. Costs more but probably worth more as well.

 

[Yendor357]

A 5 will do anything a 6 will.
And the 5 has a cool factor the 6 doesn't.

 

[Riposte1]

Looking at a few pre-lock 27's, the 5" seems to demand a higher price. Are they that much rarer? What would you buy. Just for fun at the range.

I tend to like 5" but that might be just me - I have 5" S&Ws in .38 Spl., .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 Auto-rim and .45 Colt.


I had a 6" M-28 but I never fired it - I ditched the barrel and converted it to a .45 Colt/.45 Auto-rim (two different cylinders).

But I like other barrel lentghs as well I have a 6.5" Triple lock made in 1912 that thinks it is a rifle! and a 1950 target that isn't quite as accurate but adequate.




Riposte

 

[wproct]

My 5 incher is a Ruger GP100 and I didn't pay extra for it. It's my favorite longer barreled revolver.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

"Just for fun at the range", buy the best looking bore. You can't go wrong with either or.

 

[gwpercle]

For range shooting it realy doesn't matter ...
If you ever plan to carry it in a holster ... 5" is a bit easier to carry .
I just like the looks and balance when shooting of the 5" bbl model 27 ...
5" would be my pick !
Gary

 

[Grayfox]

I have both 5" & 6". The 5" just feels better in my hands. I much prefer it.

 

[lppd4]

A 5 will do anything a 6 will.
And the 5 has a cool factor the 6 doesn't.

My 5" inch is my favorite revolver they look really good. As stated previously they are just cool