What Say You Revolver People?

[Well Armed]

S&W Model 327. Well, any comments yea or nay? 8 shot revolver, looks strange, I dunno exactly what to think. Would you want one and/or or comments from anyone who has one would be interesting.

 

[rockquarry]

I'm sure that's a fine revolver if you can get past the looks.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I like a little longer Barrel.

 

[Rpg]

I'm sure it's a fine revolver but it doesn't interest me.

I have no use for an 8 shot snub 357: it's too large for my purposes and in a caliber I dislike in an uber light weight gun.

It's also ugly, in my eyes.

I won't hunt with a gun that embarrasses the dogs.

 

[shocker]

I'm sure it's a fine gun. Whether you will enjoy shooting 357 from a snub nose is the question.

 

[ContinentalOp]

If it appeals to you, then go for it.

I'm not interested in them. I prefer smaller framed guns, like J- or K-frames. Either of those with a 2" barrel works for me. 3" K-frames also work. The only L-frames that appeal to me are the .44s, the 696 and 69. I don't really have an interest in N-frames (1 exception: I've always wanted to duplicate Jelly Bryce's "Lucky" revolver).

Just my opinion.

 

[dave1918a2]

Looks like something a cat upchucked. No thanks.

 

[Brassmonkey55]

Thankfully, in this case, those of us in Canada don't have to decide. We can't have one.

 

[Old cop]

It's a .357 & if you shoot it accurately it doesn't get any better than that.

 

[fishwishin]

I can't make it make sense for me.

 

[tlawler]

Looks like something a cat upchucked. No thanks.

And that's its GOOD side

 

[rockquarry]

The muzzle flash from a 2.5" .357 is incredible; that one would be even worse. Consider recoil recovery time as well, it would be far from speedy. A long way from being a practical revolver for many, though maybe not bad if restricted to .38 Special.

A chunky revolver that lacks the utility of a compact snubnose J-frame.38 Special.

 

[Borderboss]

Just too dang ugly for me. If I want to carry a .357 snub, I'll go with a snub K-Frame. As far as I'm concerned, N-Frames should have at least a three inch barrel for aesthetics.

 

[lrb1200]

Simple.

Odd ball marketing attempt that didn't fly.

Probably relatively few made, it'll be on the rare find
list for collectors if you can wait about three decades.

 

[series guy]

It's everything I never wanted.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Reminds me of my grandfathers pepper-box. Wonder when someone will bring them back, looks like only a matter of time.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

If it fits your hand and doesn't recoil too much (it probably will), it could be a very effective defensive revolver, but the muzzle blast will be ridiculous. Also, it may not shoot to POA with the ammo you choose.

Better a 2" Model 15, or a Model 56 if you can't find a 15.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

It is 8 shots, and may already be set up for full moon clips! Load the first 2 with non +P 38's. If that won't cure what ails you, release the artillery!

These make fantastic carry guns and terrible range guns!

For years I tried to find the 45 ACP version, but they suffer from cracked frames! So I ended up with the 629 2 3/8" version. Lots of bark, huge amounts of bite!

Ivan

 

[hyena]

That gun is the answer to a question I never asked.

I'm sure there are plenty of people who conceal carry an N frame, but I don't plan to ever be one of them. And if that plan should ever change, the caliber would begin with a "4".

I'll bet someday those guns will be worth a lot of money to collectors.

 

[haywood]

Too much for my hands. J-Frames are my speed these days.

 

[Old_Cop]

If you whip that out, they will pay attention. If you shoot it with those grips, you will pay...attention.

 

[Dave686]

I won't hunt with a gun that embarrasses the dogs.

Tough crowd

 

[steelslaver]

That one isn't about pretty. It may be a bit bulky, but if the cylinder is titanium it would weigh close to the same as a 2" model 36 and have 3 more rounds.
I carry a 325 2 1/2" with a titanium cylinder and the size don't matter as it is so light you forget its there.

Your going to want to ditch the wood and gets some rubber that covers the backstrap.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I didn't buy a 325 Nightguard about 8 years ago. I was holding out for a 625-10. I freely admit my mistake! Please absolve me for Christmas' sake!

I made it in the BBBG Club (Big Bad Belly Gun) with the 629-6, but I'm still lamenting and yearning for a 45 (Colt, Auto, or Schofield)!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I've long been attracted to the model. I've not seen one, though.

A few of my Chiefs are configured in such a way that in certain
photos they've reminded me of a junk yard dog -- not the sort
of dog I'd take hunting, but one that would protect me and mine.

The Model 327 looks to me as though it has that same sort of
"snarl."

I'd sure like to shoot one to find out whether its bite is as bad as
its bark.

 

[Oracle]

The appearance seems to shout we have X amount of black frames but no black cylinders or barrels, what do we do?

We have an equal amount of gray cylinders and barrels, any ideas?

I would buy it if I didn't already have a J frame model 60 Pro Series and a 3" model 629 both with IWB holsters.

 

[studenygreg]

I have one. Its my 2nd most carried revolver behind the 340pd. Personally I love it. There isn't as much recoil as you would expect being so light weight. .357mag out of that barrel length is similar to 9mm from the chronograph data I have seen. The grips were a little long for me to conceal so I went with shorter one. Send me a pm if you have any specific questions.

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[vintage40s]

It seems to have no barrel at all. It must feel like an M-80 in the palm.
My 642-2 Airweight .38 has a short barrel, and even it is terribly unpleasant to shoot.

 

[SW Gun Guy]

Somebody else, the brand escapes me right now, is selling a carry gun with that kind of shape. Heck with the looks, with some decent 38 spl (Hornady Defense) and 8 rounds on tap, and a rubber grip, I would carry it. What kind of price are we talking on this model??? My ignorance - is this new to come out, or has it been around a while?

 

[Sgt911]

Eight rounds? Its like a clown car version of a revolver.