What Say You Revolver People?

[Ed Fowler]

I went back to revolvers just because I find I shoot too much ammo and don't really get the practice I want out of emptying clips in a few seconds. I started out with a single shot, then a revolver and loading six at a time was a good way to learn. Listened to a friend's son age 6 shooting his new 22 auto, magazine holds 36 rounds and he can really burn up ammo.

Something wrong there I feel.

That titanium really sparks pretty!!

 

[Octagun]

I am a big fan of the 327 and I carry mine daily. Sure, it may be no beauty queen but I appreciate it's 'style dictated by function' approach. I prefer revolvers for carry because of their simplicity and I like N frames because they fit my hand the best. The 327 gives me what I want without the excessive weight that would leave it left at home. In my eyes it's a seriously chopped down version of the bigger revolvers I love.

With the wide range of ammunition available between 38's and 357's and the ability to change stocks from compact wood for carry to soft rubber for shooting I find this model very versatile. It has a great trigger, 8 round capacity, moon clips, and at a weight that makes it perfect for packing!

I respect everyone's opinions and comments as to each their own. A forum such as this wouldn't be very interesting if everyone agreed! But when it comes to the 327, for 'me' it is a win.

My 327

Carry Holster

It's big bro

 

[studenygreg]

I wonder how many people who say its ugly carry glocks.

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[THE PILGRIM]

Not me! I gave my only Glock to my Son.
I am Glockless!

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Octagun, you're making me think I need to give my R8 some love. Yours looks great and fun!

Looks wise, I like my 686+. Just looks right, but only 7 rounds of coarse.

 

[gen3guy]

An 8 shot N Frame .357 is an awesome idea. Add a barrel and you're good to go.

 

[gr7070]

Everything about that gun is no man's land.

Snub nose only makes sense for concealment. N-frame makes no sense for concealment. If round count is a real concern carry an auto.

I have a couple 8-round revolvers and love both - I complete with them, though, with a usable barrel length.

Everything about the gun is suboptimal.

I say that even though I like snub nose for conceal. I like titanium for weight reduction.

I just have those in my everyday carry: a pocketable 642, titanium cylinder, crimson trace grips - optimized conceal carry.

I don't even mind the looks of the gun; just everything else about it.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
Broke mine out the other day.[had that dream about jamming auto's again]
Looking for a holster that is easy on/off.
Carry load will be Supervel Super Snubs [90gr ,1300fps. from a 2in,38+p] in town..
In the field [cutting grass ,etc] will be a 38 +p 110/125gr SJHP like rem.
BUT when rifle is in the mix, 357mag all around..
Using 38's for SD is for the shorter case [gun has a short ejector]
not for kick.
To many worry about the second shot when the first is the most important.

 

[fishwishin]

Ironically this review of the 327 just came out today. I like Scott (Kentucky Ballistics) and I follow him on a regular basis. As I previously stated the 327 is a revolver I do not particularly care for, but at least now we get to see it in action. Scott gives his assessment at the end of the vid.

Enjoy!

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79byqwk4908[/ame]

 

[Octagun]

Thanks for posting that video fishwishin I enjoyed it. That guy has some pretty good S&W 500 videos as well.

 

[fishwishin]

Thanks for posting that video fishwishin I enjoyed it. That guy has some pretty good S&W 500 videos as well.

Yeah, he is known mainly for being a big bore revolver guy, but he does everything else too. Recently he has started doing some work with elephant guns. If you are looking for a fun gun personality check him out.

 

[__steve__]

I don't care how ugly or strange it is, if it fits in my pocket and fires 8 magnum loads, I like it

 

[Toyman]

I bought a 327 last week and shot it. I shot 50 rounds Blazer 158 grain round nose and with the Pachmayr grips little felt recoil.
The sights are minimal but front sight is easy to pick up. I will shoot +p 38 next trip then will try 357 but never bought it with the idea of only shooting 357.
The Altamont factory grips are terrible. They do not fit the contour of the back strap and if you use them they would tear into the web of your hand.

 

[steelslaver]

That s a horrible fit. In my opinion the light alloy guns are better off with rubber grips. No, they don't look that good, but they are better to SHOOT with.

My 325 came with beautiful wood combats. It was painful to shoot and my hands are far from delicate.

 

[glenwolde]

It's a revolver...ipso facto I like it.

 

[Dave686]

The Altamont factory grips are terrible. They do not fit the contour of the back strap and if you use them they would tear into the web of your hand.

That's terrible. It came with Altamont grips? I've been looking at Altamont for grips for a new 610 since I can't get real S&W targets anymore. (At least not at a reasonable price, that I've seen). Did you contact S&W or Altamont? I'd be curious to know what they do about it.

 

[Dieseltech56]

I would carry 2 j frames before that. I'm not really a believer in the benefit vs recoil/muzzle flash/noise of a short barrel 357 vs a 38 special.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Impressive, most impressive - to shoot.

 

[studenygreg]

Impressive, most impressive - to shoot.

I really need one of these to go with my 327pc and 340pd.

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[mfholmes]

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)!

Did someone say "Belly Gun?" Well they've been trying to make these a "thing" for hundreds of years. Here's one someone actually cut from a Schofield (sacrilege!!) and it still fires the S&W 45 Schofield black powder loads like a small cannon. Lots of flash-bang. I can imagine this 327 to behave the same way. Don't ever try to hold it up to your face to actually aim.