Need advice on Performance Center 627

[444 Magnum]

I have the opportunity to buy one of these locally. Made in 2021, same product code, excellent condition with box and accessories. Does anybody have one and what are your thoughts on it? Do you like the compensator? Is it loud? What should I pay for one in used but excellent condition?
Thanks for your input.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/n-frame-170296

 

[444 Magnum]

I'm giving this a bump. Does anyone have experience with these pistols?

 

[cs45pilot]

I do. I had the V-comp all stainless model and sold it and regret selling it. It's an awesome revolver. I now have the 627PC Performance center that I will NEVER sell. Its a big N-Frame revolver that even full-house 357's only tickle in recoil. The V-comp is even better. Get yourself a package of moon clips and the moon clip reloading too. TK-Customs has them in stock. If you're planning on pin or plate shoots, Speed Beez has a great kydex OWB holster. Remember to clean the comp on occasion. I wish they again made the polished stainless model as I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

 

[Protocall_Design]

That's a great gun. The best moonclip loading tool is the BMT Mooner. The model you want is the N38-8. When ordering moon clips, tell them what brass you are using. The clips have to be sized for the brand of brass. I use all Starline.

 

[roundgunner]

I have one and love it.
I have been shooting bowling pin matches regularly for over 25 years. I thought I had the ultimate pin gun when using a Magnaported 25-2. I was at a match with it when I broke the firing pin so a buddy let me use his V-Comp to finish the match.
I knew a lot of guys were using the 8 round V-Comp and considered it an advantage but I very seldom needed a reload so didn't consider them better than a 45 shooting 260gr RNFP.
I was wrong!
The 627 shot lighter and the heavy 38 wad cutters took the pins down as well as a 45. It didn't seem logical but it works.
It took me a while to find a reasonably priced new one during the summer of mostly peaceful protests but when I did I developed a 230gr WC load for it, got a custom compensator, smoothed out the internals and lightened the springs. It is now one of my best shooting revolvers ever.
I use Federal, Remington and Starline 38 spl. brass with .025 clips.
I think if you are looking for a long barrel racing revolver and can live with the new style black finish it is good right out of the box. If you tune it up a little it is great!

I also have it's little brother that is my favorite 357 Magnum ever.

 

[Beju]

I believe Minimum Advertised Price on a new one is $1599.99, and you can find them for as low as $1550 online if you shop around.

Completed Gunbroker auctions on 'basic' (not Jerry Miculek edition, not pre-lock) used 627 V-Comps that cleared reserves range from $1200-1300.