My nickel 27-2 (5") is home and just wow .....

[millerj7]

KzooKid, I am pretty sure I know exactly how you feel. I "stumbled" across my first 27 last year at a LGS and all the stars had lined up for it...nickel, S prefix, 95%+, and 5" (well, not ALL the stars as there was no box or fine case like yours!) and a reasonable price. Congratulations and enjoyment to you.
Jim

 

[KalamazooKid]

You got a real winner there!



Is it my imagination or have the grips been modified slightly for easier shell extraction? I have a gun that is 99%+ that had the grips modified. I never understood why a previous owner did it. With my gun, I don't think it was shot enough to realize a problem with the shells hitting the grips.

I believe all the target grips from that era had the football cut. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.


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[computerdynamics]

The indent is factory for Combat Magnums.

 

[KEN L]

It's called a relief cut, so the extractor won't gouge the stock. The later stocks had what is referred to as a speedloader cut out. Prior to those were the non-relieved stocks.

 

[simmitt]

27 5 inch

That is a fin gun, I also have on in 5 inch. Mine was sent back to smith for a refinish 1970 or so. Not bad for a 1951 date.

 

[computerdynamics]

It helps not only extract shell casings but makes speed loaders much easier to use. I didn't know the name until now that it is a "relief cut". Thanks. ; )

 

[computerdynamics]

Combat Magnum question.

It's called a relief cut, so the extractor won't gouge the stock. The later stocks had what is referred to as a speedloader cut out. Prior to those were the non-relieved stocks.

Am I correct about the Combat Magnums having the relief cut for speed loaders? Mine is a 19-5 (.357) with Goncalo Alves grips that are large and cover the front of the frame.

 

[boykinlp]

It's called a relief cut, so the extractor won't gouge the stock. The later stocks had what is referred to as a speedloader cut out. Prior to those were the non-relieved stocks.

When looking at the close-up picture of the relief cut, I thought it looked like it had been enlarged some. It may just be the lighting and/or grain in the grips showing the illusion to my eyes.

Kalamazookid, have you had a chance to shoot it yet? I bet that will put a big smile on your face!

 

[THREEDFLYER]

You done good......

 

[Birdgun]

The case is just beautiful!

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Exquisite!

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[KEN L]

Am I correct about the Combat Magnums having the relief cut for speed loaders? Mine is a 19-5 (.357) with Goncalo Alves grips that are large and cover the front of the frame.

Yes it would have the later speedloader cut.

 

[zogger]

Very nice!

 

[computerdynamics]

Speedloader (Relief Cut)

Yes it would have the later speedloader cut.

Ken thanks for info. always willing to learn more! ; ) Here is a pic of the cut on mine.

 

[HoustonGT]

Just acquired this one. Probably 98% due to a light turn line.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Absolutely beautiful Houston!

 

[Donald Paul]

...looks VERY special.