S&W Model 27 Registered Magnum Review (updated with pictures)

[cREbralFIX]

I like this one so much I'm contemplating getting either the 4" or 6.5" gun. However, I noticed it doesn't have a trigger stop...does the Performance Center work on them?

 

[Poohgyrr]

You know, S&W really is The Revolver Manufacturer. Not only is Lew Horton selling the new Registered Magnums (PC guns & 8 shooters); but S&W is also making the standard M27s (6 shooters) as part of the Classic Series.

I think Hortons are still on sale and should be available for quite a bit below list.

All of these N frame .357 S&W Magnums look really, really good.

http://www.lewhorton.com/regmag.html

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/C...1&top_category=15701

One of the M40 J frames would be a perfect backup to a M27....

 

[OIF2]

I'm trying to talk the factory into fitting a left-over 5" barrel from the Lew Horton run onto one of the new 6 shot classics...they didn't say yes, but didn't say no. I'll keep you posted.
Bob

 

[cREbralFIX]

I stippled the grips to solve the twisting under recoil problem:

 

[cREbralFIX]

 

[Wyatt Earp]

That's one bad mutha....

Nice photo composition with the leather jacket.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Reviewing threads on Horton's M27. Your pics look good.

 

[tbury]

A Tyler T-grip may solve your problem and keep the smaller magnas in place.

 

[Poohgyrr]

I just read a posting with the old style thumb latch on a Classic Series revolver.

And for an update, I finally got one of these blued 3 1/2"ers. Sweet, handy, and more accurate than I am. Rides in either of two holsters I already had, a Mernickle PS6DA or a Sparks VM-2. Real nice and it has almost made my K frames become safe queens.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Candy!

Crebral's thread and pics hooked me on this .357. I don't understand why these didn't sell faster, well except for the price (worth every penny) and lock (hmm, won't go there). But this thing is a shooter! Also handy and a looker. I haven't gotten the gold bead front sight yet, but that simply has to happen. And right now this 3 1/2"er is dressed for rain, wearing a $10 set of Pachy Presentations (small) - it is a carry gun. Should have some target pics next week - nope, rain arrived changed our plans.

 

[Poohgyrr]

And teamed up with its' best friend, a 640-1.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Must admit, thinking of buy one of these despite the lock.

 

[Black_Talon]

If you're not currently using those Spegels, and want to sell them, please PM me!

 

[J. W.]

Awesome! 8 rounds of .357 goodness!

 

[northslope]

Poohgyrr, where in NorCal did you find your RM? I don't think I've ever actually laid eyes on one.

I'm a big fan of the modern 8-shot N-frames.

--Neill

 

[Bullseye Smith]

They only made 250 of the RM, plus 250 in the 5 inch barrel with a grand total of 500. I have # 6 in the 5 inch model .

 

[colt_saa]

They only made 250 of the RM, plus 250 in the 5 inch barrel with a grand total of 500. I have # 6 in the 5 inch model .

Actually that is not a correct figure. 1200 of the 8 shot, modern Registered Magnums were produced over the years.

All four variations of the 8 shot, modern Registered Magnums were exclusive offerings for Lew Horton.

In 2006 the first of the 8 shot, modern Registered Magnums began production. The initial offerings were a 3 1/2" in blue steel and a 5" in blued steel. Production of each was 350 pieces.

In 2007 The second set of the 8 shot, modern Registered Magnums began production. These offerings were a 3 1/2" in nickel plated steel and a 5" in nickel plated steel. Production of each was 250 pieces.

Here is a group photo of all six carbon steel, 8 shot, model 27s that have been offered by Smith & Wesson over the years. All six examples are the same number.

The gold fill that Bullseye Smith has done to his 5" is a nice touch. I have always liked the contrasting lettering. I have used black or red fill on some of my stainless revolvers while the blue either received gold or white.

Here is another shot of just the blued steel ones.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Colt Sir, you are right, there was 350 made of each, these drugs have me all screwed-up. They are nice, I ordered it to have the smaller stocks installed instead of the larger ones. They all were numbered from 0 to 350, the one I have is #6.

 

[Poohgyrr]

blacktalon, nah I'm keeping these, although I am testing different grips right now.

northslope, I was able to get this here in town, and plan to pickup a 627 Pro to go with it. I believe the Pro's are on the approved list now.

And that wheel of 8 shooters is alway good to see. thumbs up!

 

[BigBill]

Sorry for my dumb question but i been away from revolvers for a while but just purchased two new S&W's in 41mag. Now i'm interetsed in the model 27 N Frame in 357 mag too. Do all of these have 8 shots? I'd like to get a New model 27 w/6" barrel in nickel if i can. Bill

BTW; After owning Rugers for eons i'm finally starting to lean towards the smiths now. Better late than never i guess.