what is it about the 27 snub everyone likes ?

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Fine gun, but 3.5" is not a snub. 4" is a great length, and 3.5" is, too, but folks argue over whether 3" in an N frame is a snubby. 3.5"? ***eddaboutit.

 

[L Pete]

I disagree, I think the 3.5" M-27 is a snub...

The two slickest, gunnist, sexyist, guns around are the 3.5" M-27, and the 2.5" M-19. One is proportionately smaller than the other. but look very similar in the the hand...., and at this point, I have neither......and, I have to cure that

 

[DRYHEAT]

The 3.5" M27-2 is just PERFECT.

And it carries nicely. For field carry I use an El Paso Saddlery 1942.

 

[bubbajoe45]

In my mind, it's the way the ejector rod housing comes up at the end and flows perfectly into just enough extra barrel. This blending balances the overall appearance of the piece, similar to the way a woman's thigh blends into her . . . well, northward of there.

 

[keith44spl]

Donnie,

Not model 27s....But close to 3 1/2"ers none the less.......

I didn't take time to wipe the shiny one off, jest pulled er outta my holster for this pic.

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Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[pownal55]

Let's see, intimidating, classy, beautiful, powerful, hard to find, fun to shoot, unique checkered top strap and barrel, and describes the maker at a glance. That's all I've got at the moment.

 

[rbmcmjr]

Donnie,

Not model 27s....But close to 3 1/2"ers none the less.......

I didn't take time to wipe the shiny one off, jest pulled er outta my holster for this pic.

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Su Amigo,
Dave

Now you're just showing off!

 

[ben_g1]

Well heck, what's not to like about them. For me it's the N frame and the blending of the rod housing and barrel. Oh, and the way they shoot.

 

[KEN L]

I can definitely see the appeal, but I just don't get it. Why/how did the 3 1/2" come to be? I know it's probably been covered here before, but please tell me. I don't own a 27, yet, but when the time comes it'd have to be the shorty. How cool would a round butt have been. What time frame in the evolution of the Model 27 did the 3 1/2" come along. Was it an original optional length or did it come along later? Does it really conceal that much better than a 4"? I've been curious about this for a while.

 

[P&R Fan]

I can definitely see the appeal, but I just don't get it. Why/how did the 3 1/2" come to be? I know it's probably been covered here before, but please tell me. I don't own a 27, yet, but when the time comes it'd have to be the shorty. How cool would a round butt have been. What time frame in the evolution of the Model 27 did the 3 1/2" come along. Was it an original optional length or did it come along later? Does it really conceal that much better than a 4"? I've been curious about this for a while.

The Registered Magnum was introduced in 1935. It was available with any barrel length from 3 1/2" to 8 3/4", and could be had in any length in between in 1/4" increments. The 8 3/4" version was dropped fairly quickly and replaced with the 8 3/8" length. So the 3 1/2" version was available from the start.
After the Registered Magnum standard lengths were 3 1/2", 5",6", 6 1/2" and 8 3/8". The 4" was not a standard offering until the late '70s with the M29-2, although it could be ordered.
The 4" M27-2 is the only one I have....so far.
Jim

 

[Old Corp]

No, don't have one, closest I can come is the lowly 4" M28.

Just think the look indicates it's all business. Kinda like the M58. Well built for tough jobs.

 

[phenson]

I like to shoot mine pretty hot, therefore, I have target stocks on them.
Pre 27 from 1954 on top. 27-2 from 1965 on bottom. Honestly, I'd like to have a few more of them.

 

[GF]

" ... how may of you ACTUALLY CARRY THERE 27 3.5"? "

I'm late to the thread.

I do sometimes.

GF

 

[jjbrewst1]

I carry my Pre 27 and 27-2 3.5 Inchers in a Simply rugged Pancake Holster...Works Great..

 

[Iggy]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/NiMDL27.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/Santagrips.jpg
Model 27 in a Dave Keith rig
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/BBQrig.jpg
Short barreled 27's? Nah, ain't got much use for them..

 

[keith44spl]

^^^^^^^^

Well's I'lls be,

Right thar is a half of steer hide....Hidin an N frame...

Sur nuf, right thar Boys.

 

[Old TexMex]

Jim what holster do you use?

Dave Keith made this one. It rides high on my left, the butts in the same place as a vertical shoulder rig, presents real easy.
Jim

 

[keith44spl]

Now you're just showing off!

Naw, I'm much to modest to show off...........


But, if I did want to flaunt the 3 1/2 inchers.....

I some times sport this 'n, it's my very first conversion

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I carried this one for a spell....Till the Judge lighten'd my load a bit,

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Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[GF]

Look at them fellas' (Iggy & Old TexMex) packin' those shortened N targets... old school & cool, I say.

GF

 

[keith44spl]

Look at them fellas' packin' those shortened N targets... old school & cool, I say.

GF

Gail,
Ya watch fur me at Louisville....I might be a two gun man that day!

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Dave


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