Which length 27-2 would you get if you could only have one

[AJ]

Which barrel length is the least encountered?

 

[Doug M.]

I think the 4" on a 27-2 or before based on what I have read here. I suspect that anything under 4" is not long enough to bring out the ballistic potential of a full power .357, and a 5" would be a far better choice as to that issue, plus not as unwieldy as the 6" or longer.

 

[spin132]

I'm also partial to the 5", the balance is perfect! Gotta admit the 3.5" in sexier though -

Mike

 

[Bruceboy]

I have the itch for my first 27-2 most likely they will multiply since these revolvers are like potato chips. But if you could only have one length that is a pleasure to shoot which would it be?

I don't plan on carrying it, just bringing a smile to everyone's face when they shoot it.

What is the difference in the front sight variations I keep seeing?

Hand's down a 3 1/2"!! I already have most of the rest including a 5". I don't think you will go wrong with any of them. There's a reason they were considered the S&W Flagship Revolver. Smiles are guaranteed.

Happy shopping,

Al

 

[DRYHEAT]

Yup.

 

[Old Corp]

For me, the 5" is perfection. It is used afield, never CC'ed. Already have a M28 in 4", so feel like that base is covered.
My M27-2 is a c.1965 and has Patridge sights. It's seen a lot of woods time, so is not pristine.
Shooting any sort of .38's in these feels like a 'big .22' - a lot of fun.

 

[AJ]

Should have made a poll of this thread.

 

[GLL]

It took forever to find this pair of 4" 27-2's here in California ! The 5" were relatively easy to locate.

Jerry

 

[monsai52]

The 3-1/2" is far and away my favorite.

Best regards,

 

[CBennett047]

5" for me has always been the perfect and preferred size. IMO they just look right its that perfect split between 4 and 6 that for me just feels right and looks right. Now thats for shooting and just say range/woods type use. If I was going to use it for CC or carry 3.5" but I wouldnt lol.

I never had a 27, but my first Duty carry as a LE(circa 1990) was a S&W Model 28

 

[Mike Griffith]

I have the itch for my first 27-2 most likely they will multiply since these revolvers are like potato chips. But if you could only have one length that is a pleasure to shoot which would it be?

I don't plan on carrying it, just bringing a smile to everyone's face when they shoot it.

What is the difference in the front sight variations I keep seeing?

I recently acquired my first N frame 357, it's a 27-2, 6"! I would love to find a nice clean 3"! The 6" is a real joy to shoot!

 

[duke2002]

5in if not 5 a 4.

 

[ARgon]

Four inch