Reformance Center 327

[REM 3200]

Rather than hi-jacking Cellar Hound's thread (Let's see some .357 snubs.....) here is a new one.

What are your thoughts on the PC 327, 2 inch bbl., 8 shot .357 mag/.38 special.
I would hope that some folks that own or have owned one will chime in one the pro/cons of it.

 

[colt_saa]

I bought my 2" Model 327 about 15 years ago.

When I bought it, I thought it was the coolest "Little" revolver I owned.

I refer to it as a Pug Nose, not a Snub Nose

It is very accurate and not too dificult to control even under rapid fire (obviously that is with practice)

I carried my 2" 327 and shot it often, but then Smith & Wesson had to come out with the Night Guard revolvers.

I still own the 2" Model 327, but I carry and shoot the 327 Night Guard much more often

I still love the Pug Nose look and have a couple more of them that are chambered in 45 Long Colt that I like to shoot and carry, but then Smith & Wesson never offered a Night Guard chambered for the 45 LC cartridge

 

[B_Still]

The nomenclature on this one confused me for a long time: a 327 (Model number) that is not a .327 (caliber).

I assume the "3" prefix refers to a scandium frame?

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[colt_saa]

The nomenclature on this one confused me for a long time: a 327 (Model number) that is not a .327 (caliber).

I assume the "3" prefix refers to a scandium frame?

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Welcome to the Forum

Yes, sometimes folks can confuse model numbers with cartridges. Especially when a post leaves the word "Model" off of the topic line

All of the Smith & Wesson Model 27/327/627 family of revolvers are chambered for the 357 Magnum cartridge

Just like all of the Smith & Wesson Model 57/357/657 family of revolvers are chambered for the 41 Magnum cartridge

The 27/29/57 Models are Carbon steel frames
The 327/329/357 Models are Scandium alloy frames
The 627/629/657 Models are Stainless frames
Etc. etc.

And then you come across the Smith & Wesson rule that says " all Rules have an exception "
For Example, there are model 627s that are factory chambered for the 38 Super cartridge.
There are factory 625s that have Scandium alloy frames

And so on

 

[REM 3200]

I still love the Pug Nose look and have a couple more of them that are chambered in 45 Long Colt that I like to shoot and carry, but then Smith & Wesson never offered a Night Guard chambered for the 45 LC cartridge

Are those custom? I didn't know S&W made a pug in other than .357/.38.

 

[colt_saa]

Are those custom? I didn't know S&W made a pug in other than .357/.38.

The Factory produced 2" Scandium Framed Model 625s chambered in 45ACP as Product Code 170226 in clear finish and 170232 in black finish.

Along with Product Code 170266 which was the 2" clear finish, Scandium framed 625 chambered for 45 Long Colt

There were not a lot of these. About 500 in 45ACP and 103 in 45 Long Colt

I bought spare 2" barrels with the intention that I would one day build an adjustable sight version

Alas there are too many plans and not enough time

 

[REM 3200]

Alas there are too many plans and not enough time

I know well the feeling.

 

[Sol-Invictus]

I found a new one a couple years ago and should have purchased. It was the only new Smith I have handled in the last two years that didn't have a major flaw, center barrel, huge gap, out of time etc and it was in time and carried up on all 8 cylinders which is about a 1 in 100 for a Smith these days. Still kicking myself.

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[REM 3200]

I would sure like to see and hold one before buying.
I do really like the looks of the "Pug" and it would be my first N frame.
I have J, K and L frames but have never owned a N frame.

 

[swede4198b]

I prefer the 327 PD, 4" barrel & Ti cylinder.

 

[REM 3200]

I'm surprised at so few posts/opinions of this revolver.

 

[bagga]

my 327 with the lefty leather I put together.