S&W .357 magnum. Model of 1989

[perfectcircle1]

Im not really one for show and tell but im just so proud of this recent acquisition I cant help myself. I dont really search out rarer collectible guns but when I saw this one I had to have it. Its a 627-0 .357 magum born on, you guessed it, 1989. Features are 5 1/2 inch barrel, checkered topstrap, unfluted cylinder, target hammer and trigger and combat grips. Supposidly its unfired and I got the original box, papers, and cleaning kit. My main reason for buying it was I have a 1989 chevrolet iroc z and thought it would be neat to have a revolver of the same year. Any additional info anyone wants to share please feel free as I dont really know much about it. Thanks!!

 

[Alessandro]

Very nice gun! I love the unfluted cylinder.

 

[Goberto7]

not much to say congratulations just beautiful revolver


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[murphydog]

Very nice! It was the second 627 variation; reportedly there are a few 627s (without the -0) that have smaller bolt notches on the cylinder, but the increased mass of the unfluted cylinder caused lockup issues and led to the larger notches. Enjoy!

 

[Engine49guy]

Very nice,
Can you post some pics of your top strap checkering ?
Interesting as IIRC it is the only SS version to have the checkered top strap like its blue sibling the old school Model 27,
Seems like a small thing but the checkered top strap was the major cosmetic feature that separated the Reg Mag , Pre Model 27 and later model marked 27's from all other S&W revolvers.

Modern versions had some sort of shallow copy of the checkering done by laser or roll stamp but it is very different than previous versions.

 

[westy39]

That is one fine looking revolver. I have to ask how does it shoot?? Have fun and shoot lots.

 

[Nick B]

I have one of those . Pleasant to shoot because the weight really sucks up the recoil of magnum loads .

 

[Nightowl]

There were around 250 527s manufactured and just about 5000 627-0s made. I believe it is the only model with a -0 designation in the model number. I liked it so much I bought one for each of my sons. I have shot mine and have been tempted to get one for a safe queen, but they they have gotten pretty expensive lately.

Congratulations on getting a great gun to shoot or collect, as you see fit.

 

[DR505]

I bought one myself back in 1989. I still have it and enjoy shooting it. The revolver is a tack-driver and the weight really makes full-house .357 shooting pleasant. My only complaint is that I wish it had a longer cylinder (like the 686) so I could load 180 grain ammo to my satisfaction. Here is a photo of mine (middle revolver) with a 657-2 and a 686-3. I still have the combat stocks in the box...I removed them the day I bought the gun and they haven't been touched since!

 

[perfectcircle1]

Very nice,
Can you post some pics of your top strap checkering ?
Interesting as IIRC it is the only SS version to have the checkered top strap like its blue sibling the old school Model 27,
Seems like a small thing but the checkered top strap was the major cosmetic feature that separated the Reg Mag , Pre Model 27 and later model marked 27's from all other S&W revolvers.

Modern versions had some sort of shallow copy of the checkering done by laser or roll stamp but it is very different than previous versions.

I tried getting a pic of that top stap but it seems like my tablet wont pick it up. I should get a real camara lol. Its really pretty on the stainless

 

[perfectcircle1]

That is one fine looking revolver. I have to ask how does it shoot?? Have fun and shoot lots.

Havent shot it yet, for once im not sure if I will

 

[perfectcircle1]

I bought one myself back in 1989. I still have it and enjoy shooting it. The revolver is a tack-driver and the weight really makes full-house .357 shooting pleasant. My only complaint is that I wish it had a longer cylinder (like the 686) so I could load 180 grain ammo to my satisfaction. Here is a photo of mine (middle revolver) with a 657-2 and a 686-3. I still have the combat stocks in the box...I removed them the day I bought the gun and they haven't been touched since!

Wow those ar awesome, now im envious!!!!