my first 27-2 !

[unclebill]

i just bought this on monday.
as a matter of fact this revolver made me want to join this forum.
i figure if anybody knows their smith & wessons it is you folks.
i am showing every bad thing i can find on this specimen as well as the good points.

 

[unclebill]

i just bought this on monday.
as a matter of fact this revolver made me want to join this forum.
i figure if anybody knows their smith & wessons it is you folks.
i am showing every bad thing i can find on this specimen as well as the good points.

 

[pace40]

Welcome to the forum. Now how are you going to top that for a next post. What a great find.

 

[unclebill]

i paid $430 out the door for it.
it has a cylinder gap of .004 and barely detectable endshake.
(i learned how to check for that on this forum!)

 

[unclebill]

i wonder where i could find a cleaning rod and perhaps a manual for this?

 

[CordWood]

You set the bar high for your next S&W. They are like potato chips, you have to have more than one.
Butch

 

[unclebill]

i had a 686 with the same length bbl. and liked it a lot.
but according to what i have read and how this one feels in the hand.
i think i just aquired an expensive new hobby!

 

[cptdco]

Very nice. I would have paid that much and probably $100 more for that gun and considered it a good deal.

 

[lev83]

Nice looking pistol. Too bad you cant still buy that type of craftsmanship. Congrats on a great find.

 

[mod57]

Very nice. Model 27's are a special favorite and nickel too. Thanks for the excellent photography also!
regards,
Ralph

 

[Kamerer]

Hi Bill, glad to see you found your way over here from the other forum. Nice to see you here, and that 27, also.

I swear you told me it was $420 earlier...

 

[unclebill]

oops
that was a typo
$420 it is.

 

[wraco]

unclebill: Very nice 27-2 for a super price. Good for you. I'm dealing on an excellent condition blued P/R, 27-2, 6", in a presentation box, priced at $649 shipped to my door and I figure that's a good price. You did good with yours.

Rod

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Very nice gun, don't use any hoppies on it, Mothers wax is the best. Enjoy John

 

[unclebill]

Originally posted by mod57:
Very nice. Model 27's are a special favorite and nickel too. Thanks for the excellent photography also!
regards,
Ralph

there is another man who always posts great photos of his revolvers here and elsewhere.
i looked at how he composed his photos and tried to do it the same way.
(i cant remember his name)
this is a cheapo little camera but it works fine!

 

[TXSWFAN]

think i just aquired an expensive new hobby!

At the price you got this one, you're doing better then 99% of the mutual funds out there. I tell the Mrs. it's an investment vehicle. So far she's buying it.

What you need to do now is get the M27 with a 3 1/2", 4", 5" and 6" barrels in nickel. Put them side to side in a display case. Then you can do the same with the blue ones. Just trying to help.

 

[38-44HD45]

Originally posted by unclebill
i paid $430 out the door for it.
it has a cylinder gap of .004 and barely detectable endshake.
(i learned how to check for that on this forum!)

I'd have to go smoke a cigarette after a deal like that! Great snag!

 

[Lenshappy]

Congrats! Nice package..and, thanks for sharing the pix

 

[unclebill]

this is without a doubt the nicest revolver i own. (i only have seven)
and i cant think of one that i have fired that i like more.
no wonder you guys are so enamored of these things!

 

[catdad]

You're hooked now, there's no turning back, you will work longer hours, the wife and kids will go hungry, you will give up other non-essentual hobbies (fishing, golf, etc.)and you will lose sleep thinking about the next S&W fix, welcome.
By the way, nice gun,