For range shooting? This one shoots like a laser - longest sight radius available.
John
John
Which Model 27 to add to the collection?
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BigBill
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Well for a FIRST Model 27, I would think a range gun is the way to go. I am very fond of the 6 1/2" barrel with a red insert Patridge front sight like the middle revolver in the following image
For carry, I really like the 3 1/2" eight shot Model 27s.
I prefer blue, but they were also offered in nickel
If carrying a N-frame is something you think will bee too heavy, there is the Scandium alloy framed 2 1/2" Model 327 which weighs in under 30 ounces
For pin shooting, I have recently added a 2nd cylinder to my 627 V-Comp so that I can shoot 9x23 Winchester or any of its related cartridges. The V-Com reduces muzzle climb to almost nothing when shooting 9MM ammunition. It comes back in target VERY fast
For fast followups even with the biggest, full power Magnum ammunition out there, this 627 Heavy Hunter is just amazing
The 27/327/627 family of firearms is extremely broad and diverse. It is hard to love just one
For carry, I really like the 3 1/2" eight shot Model 27s.
I prefer blue, but they were also offered in nickel
If carrying a N-frame is something you think will bee too heavy, there is the Scandium alloy framed 2 1/2" Model 327 which weighs in under 30 ounces
For pin shooting, I have recently added a 2nd cylinder to my 627 V-Comp so that I can shoot 9x23 Winchester or any of its related cartridges. The V-Com reduces muzzle climb to almost nothing when shooting 9MM ammunition. It comes back in target VERY fast
For fast followups even with the biggest, full power Magnum ammunition out there, this 627 Heavy Hunter is just amazing
The 27/327/627 family of firearms is extremely broad and diverse. It is hard to love just one
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I had, from top to bottom...
1959 8 3/8" 27
1960 6.5" 27
1961 6" 27
1975 5" 27
1957 4" pre-27
1955 3.5" pre-27
1968 6" nickel 27-2
I sold all of them except the 6.5" 27. This is my favorite 27.
Not the rarest or most valuable by any means. It just speaks to me.
I kept the 5" 27-2 too due to sentimental reasons.
You'll pick the one that you like the best too.
Benchrest1
Member
M27-2 blue 4" gets my vote.
Mine's just missing the red ramp front sight.
6.5", "S" prefix, Patridge front sight and Cokes.
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There are plenty of them out there. What you are saying is that you do not want to pay 2500 to 3K for one. Me either
And for sure, it will not outshoot a 4" M28 costing a third of the price. That is why the M28's are getting grabbed up. They are the poor man's M27
lppd4
Member
5" blued steel 27 for me with the 3 T's
Funny, I bought mine in 1982 at the Phoenix Gun Show. Shot 2 rounds since then and kept it stored and waxed. We have moved to Alabama. I am about to sell my 3.5" 5 screw in Excellent Condition, circa . I see it is very valuable on the public sights. For photos, this site requires a URL, not upload of *.jpg file. I don't have an online presence, only jpg file of it. If interested email me at [email protected]. We can discuss it. no promises.
Target hammer, Target trigger and Target stocks.
wraco
Member
Here's my three. They're all 5 screw pre-model 27's; 8 3/8", 6 " and a 5" wearing Walnut Cokes. Real nice to shoot.
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bananaman
Member
For me it would have to be a 3.5", 27. Would take blue or nickel. Never found the right 1 for me. Do have a 6" 28 no dash. No bling, but shoots well. Bob
