S&W 627 Performance Center- Blood Work

[cougar14]

Thanks one H*** of a lot!

RPD20,

Nope, they are not on the website. You can call S&W Sales/Customer Service & tell them you want to purchase as set of Grips which have Product Code: 414170000. They run $49.99 plus Shipping.
Carl

First, you cost me $1,036. Now you just cost me another
$49.99 plus tax and shipping! Stop posting these great pics!!!

 

[Magnum.35744]

S&W advised that in May, 2010 they made a bunch of fluted as well as unfluted guns in the PC Section. The 627 PC does not have any MIM parts in it according to S&W. The rep i spoke with advised that in June forward they used unfluted cylinders in their 627, 629, & 657 model snubbys.

Do you know how many fluted versions were made? I would like to own one. Do they give you the option of fluted or non when ordering? Thanks.

 

[Glock1911]

This gun is on my short list. Beautiful guns in both sets of pics, btw.

 

[exfebee]

Magnum,
Sorry, i don't know. The Sales/Customer Rep just told me they made "both types" - fluted & unfluted in May 2010.

When i ordered mine I had a choice of either one, & I asked for the fluted.

Cougar,
You still need to get the "Plug" for your 627 & thats another couple bucks. Then either an IWB or OWB holster, & a half dozen Speed loaders, as well as boxes & boxes of 38/357. Its never ending isn't it my friend ?

Glock,
Yes they are beautiful. But a gun is made to shoot & the 627 is super with 357. You just don't feel it like as in my 686 snubby. I've cranked around 200 of 357 through it & i still have my fingers on & my wrist is still working. It is a true "flame thrower" to see at night out in the yard when that critter goes off.
Carl

 

[jas22]

Since I originally posted a picture of my new 627 PC Snubby several weeks ago, there has been a lot of PMs about the Fluted Cylinder and whether there were any MIM parts in the Performance Center model. I was in contact with S&W this morning to research this gun. The particular 627 based upon the serial number was made in May, 2010 with a fluted cylinder. S&W advised that in May, 2010 they made a bunch of fluted as well as unfluted guns in the PC Section. The 627 PC does not have any MIM parts in it according to S&W. The rep i spoke with advised that in June forward they used unfluted cylinders in their 627, 629, & 657 model snubbys. Hope this helps some.
Carl

Might be a total rookie question, but how do you cock the hammer with the cylinder open? My 686 will not do this - can't open the cylinder with a cocked hammer and can't cock the hammer with the cylinder open...

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Might be a total rookie question, but how do you cock the hammer with the cylinder open? My 686 will not do this - can't open the cylinder with a cocked hammer and can't cock the hammer with the cylinder open...

Hold the thumbpiece back while you cock it.

 

[lilmag]

^^^^ Yea I noticed the cylinder open and hammer cocked too. It most likely has something to do with the IL being removed.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

^^^^ Yea I noticed the cylinder open and hammer cocked too. It most likely has something to do with the IL being removed.

Has nothing to do with the lock, the man above told you right. Open the cylinder and the same piece that you pushed on pull it back and hold it then cock the hammer.

 

[exfebee]

Jas & Scott,

Yup, like the guys above mentioned. When you push the "Cylinder Latch" forward to open the cylinder the "Bolt Assembly" inside also goes forward. The Latch is attached to the Bolt by that Screw in the middle. This prevents the hammer & trigger from functioning. Attached to this are the Bolt Pin & bolt spring. By pulling the latch back to its original position this allows you to cock the hammer. I have a 686-4 snubby & you can do that gun also. Nothing to do with the IL at all. Only thing to "really remember" is if your cylinder is loaded, you need to ease the hammer down before closing up the cylinder otherwise when you pull the trigger its going to go off. If you have a leg/arm or whatever in the way its going to hurt a lot.
Carl

 

[jas22]

Jas & Scott,

Yup, like the experts above mentioned. Open the cylinder, pull the latch back, & cock the hammer. I have a 686-4 snubby & you can do that gun also. Nothing to do with the IL at all. Only thing to "really remember" is if your cylinder is loaded, you need to ease the hammer down before closing up the cylinder otherwise if you pull the trigger its going to go off.
Carl

A day without learning is a day wasted. Thanks!

 

[exfebee]

Jas,
Well, my wife says "you can't teach an old dog new tricks". Someday maybe i can surprise her.
Carl

 

[Anton Chigurh]

I just wish Hogue would make some of their grips (rubber and vinyl and polymer or whatever are grips, wood is stocks without finger cutouts , and I wish Pachmayr would smart up and make the N frame RB in the Compac Pro, like the K frame has.
The K frame RB Compac Pro would probably fit on the N frame, as it seems only as you get to where the "handle" merges with the frame does the N get larger than the K frame. But it would look fugly, especially on stainless.

 

[Anton Chigurh]

Also, glad I stopped by one more time as it has cleared up the product code 414170000 mystery: I also was looking all over Smith's website, but couldn't find it.
Now I know that a phone call will be needed, if I decide to go that route...........wonder if they have any other unadvertised specials?

 

[exfebee]

Anton,

If you know S&W's Product Code numbers you can just about order anything. They don't list this stuff normally on their website.
Carl

 

[kip]

Since I originally posted a picture of my new 627 PC Snubby several weeks ago, there has been a lot of PMs about the Fluted Cylinder and whether there were any MIM parts in the Performance Center model. I was in contact with S&W this morning to research this gun. The particular 627 based upon the serial number was made in May, 2010 with a fluted cylinder. S&W advised that in May, 2010 they made a bunch of fluted as well as unfluted guns in the PC Section. The 627 PC does not have any MIM parts in it according to S&W. The rep i spoke with advised that in June forward they used unfluted cylinders in their 627, 629, & 657 model snubbys. Hope this helps some.
Carl

I want one! Will it handle heavy magnums? I have seen there is orginals and reissues. Whats the deal with them? How many did they make? did they bring them back again and make more? just wondering what to look for when I purchase one. Thanks!

 

[Cocked & Locked]

The K frame RB Compac Pro would probably fit on the N frame, as it seems only as you get to where the "handle" merges with the frame does the N get larger than the K frame. But it would look fugly, especially on stainless.

Standard Pachmayr Compaq k-frame round butt rubber fits my 627-PC perfectly and are my preferred grips for shooting and carrying the big snub. If the Pro model has open backstrap probably would look bad at the top.

 

[pdinphx]

Also, glad I stopped by one more time as it has cleared up the product code 414170000 mystery: I also was looking all over Smith's website, but couldn't find it.
Now I know that a phone call will be needed, if I decide to go that route...........wonder if they have any other unadvertised specials?

I have a set of these grips on order ... they're not due in for another 3-4 weeks minimum, so unfortunately, there's a wait.

S&W Customer Service is pretty sweet ... I've called them at least a half dozen times just in the past month. If you're looking for something in particular, the rep will research part numbers for you based on a description.

These grips, for example, are available as stock on other Performance Center revolvers.

Pj
Phoenix, AZ

 

[kip]

How many of these revolvers were made? What should I look for when I purchase one?