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

[45NUTT]

I'm currently contemplating buying an 8 3/8".

 

[Skeet 028]

I sold my 5 inch and of course regret it. It was a 99%+ gun and I couldn't bring myself to shoot it so it went down the road. I'll find a bruised one to replace it someday.

I too have an exc 5 in that I won't shoot bought another 5 in in an online auction...It had a few issues with the finish...Paid 180 bucks. Even with the issues it was a great buy. Cleaned it up and it shoots to POA at 25 yds...even if it's not pretty

 

[Warren Sear]

6" barrel is as short as I want.

 

[shil]

I choose a 5". Beautifully proportioned.

 

[Okie Red]

I have a 5" I really enjoy shooting. I also have a 3 1/2" that I enjoy looking at. I like them both.
Jim

 

[Skeet 028]

Even though I have 2 5inch guns and a 3 1'2 inch...I think I would like to find a nice shooter grade 4 inch to match my 4 inch 29 and the 4 inch 57...of them all...I like that 57 best. I had a 8 3/8 inch 27 no dash...just too much to carry around.

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

3 1/2

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I do three,,,,,,,,,,3 1/2.........5............6.

 

[bananaman]

I am not fussy, 3.5" or 4" would be fine as I have a 6" 28 no dash. Not a 27, but have a 686-6, 5". Bob

 

[jack the toad]

I've not read all 8 pages, but IIRC, the 4" came about in last 2 years of the -2 run.
Based on that, production numbers may be low???

 

[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

 

[62fuelie]

I'll stick with my 3.5"

 

[jdlii]

This one seems to fit.

 

[BarryinIN]

As a fan of Skeeter Skelton growing up, I have to go with the 5".

 

[dobegrant]

5" for sure

 

[Cal. Det. 1989]

…for me, the 3.5" is the most pleasing to the eye. I was able to latch onto one about 20 years ago, a 27-2, new, in the presentation box, tools, and paperwork, blued, three "T"'s, and target stocks-it even had the cardboard shipping carton over the mahogany case, with the label. It was owned by a collector who passed on, and his son sold it to me for a great price. I found a fairly used 27-2, 3.5" at the Tampa gun show on a used table about 10 years ago. Got the price down to $850, which seemed fair. I added a target trigger and hammer, and some Altamont stocks then had it refinished in nickel at Ford's in Brooksville, Fl. When my daughter shows me how to put pics on here, I will share those…and some others. I so enjoy the pleasant and encouraging writings of all you guys!

 

[CH4]

Only the 3.5" for me

 

[Patrip]

I have all barrel
Lengths but the 3.5" 27-2 which is my grail gun