S&W 327 PC 2"

[ranger7]

I've had the 627PC new UDR for a few months and am getting somewhat more confortable carrying it but still feel it's rather heavy. I do love the way it shoots. I carry 38 spc +P in it.

Was at a local dealer today and he had a new 327 PC 2" on display. I asked to fondle it and damn it's so nice and light. I went home without it but can't get over thinking about it. I really can't afford the $1099 + they're asking but I'm sure I could (with a fair amount of pain) find some things to sell to come up with the price, like one of my 625's to start with. I don't really want to sell the 627 as I'm afarid the 327 won't shoot near as well. If I buy the 327 new and decide I don't really want to keep it, I'm going to take a bath on selling it. (I do that once in a while and it seems to hurt more every time.)

Guess I'm going to wait a while. I should be able ot order the 327 almost anytime and maybe I'll luck out and find a nice one used, locally. (Don't really like to buy expensive used guns on-line.)

 

[ranger7]

Well, my plan didn't last v.ery long. I went back to the dealer this afternoon and bought the 327 PC. I also had a brief tryout session at the range. My light target reloads shot great. Same for the Critical Defense 38 Spl +P. Tried a cylinder of full 357 Mag JHPs. Not much fun. Think I'll stay with carrying 38 Spl +P.

I guess now I'm going to have to find something(s) to sell to reimburse my budget.

 

[riverrat38]

I think the 135 gr Speer Short Barrel magnum cartridges would be a good choice for a light weight gun. They are not full power magnums, more like +P+. They worked well in my 3 inch M60-10. Much nicer to shoot then the Federal 125 gr rounds that I also tried.

Best,
Rick

 

[Stainz]

I bought my 296 & 696, both new, ten years ago next month. I learned two lessons quickly:
1. I'll never wear out a SS 696 with my mediocre .44 Special or mild .44 Russian loads.
2. I'll never buy another Ti cylindered revolver - it's too persnickety, ie, no short cases & hard to clean.

That Ti cylinder is something to consider re a 2" PC327. BTW, both of my 2 5/8" PC627 UDRs came with ill-fitting Eagle boots, which were too small to my liking (S&W did get me a nice pair, anyway.), so I found better fitting, at least to my hands, PC grips. Both were functionally perfect right out of the box, save a few clicks on the rear sight to gain coincident POA/POI from 7-12yd with +P 158gr LHPSWC Remi's. My favorite cf revolvers!

Stainz

PS I have to admit... I like the looks of that nubbie-nosed PC327.... except for that Ti cylinder! (It's too short to be a 'snubbie'!)

 

[yardman4]

Got a 327PC on the way...$899. It's been on my list for a while and I found one. I hope it lives up to my expectations. I plan on using it for my primary carry gun.

 

[ENH]

I put 150 38 spls through mine today. I have been caring it this past week as my primary gun in a Galco holster made it for S&W. It also fits perfectly in a JIT slide. Tonight I dropped it in my coat pocket when I went to pick up a pizza. It shoots well and is very accurate with all loads. You will be happy.

 

[philly3458]

Where did you get that holster?

Thanks

 

[Starion VR4]

Giday All... Would anyone know where I can purchase the Titanium Cylinder from or point me in the right direction? I need one to mod my competition V-comp. I rang S&W & they won't sell it as a spare part.

Thanks

 

[HarrishMasher]

This thread is 4 years old. Think you are going to get an answer on the holster?

 

[Starion VR4]

This thread is 4 years old. Think you are going to get an answer on the holster?

Thanks for the reply but wasn't asking about a Holster, was asking about a titanium cylinder as the 327 is the only 8 shot 357 with one.

 

[mj2008]

Is it ok to use 110 grain 357 magnums or is it the same as the 340 PD that it can cause damage to the titanium cylinder?

 

[eveled]

It doesn't come W/ the warning. I don't anyway just in case.

 

[mj2008]

I bought one today. It's tight when opening the cylinder. I think after I get some range time with some magnums it will loosen up. Anyone else have this on their new 327? Did it loosen up with use? Trigger is very smooth and it's got a real nice finish. I checked with S&W as far as what I should avoid using to clean it. From the prior posts in this thread not using 110 grain magnums I have the ammo restrictions noted. I ordered a holster and even though it comes with the moon clips I ordered a couple of speed loaders.