Why Model 27's are the coolest S&W's

[L Pete]

The gunniest gun I ever saw is a 3.5 inch model 27 with a nickel finish. Nothing looks more .....I trying to think of a word that fits and can't think of one.

The second gunniest gun is the 2.5 in model 19. I just think those very short shrouded barrels have the most business like look of any firearm. Bar none.

 

[Art Doc]

Here's a detail of the checkering.

My latest addition:

Maybe my all time favorite:

 

[Steelwimp]

Only N Frame I ever owned was a Model 28 I was given for doing some work; I traded it out right away. The 28 is nowhere near the finish of the 27. My only .357 is a Model 19

. My question is: Is the Pre-27 comparable to the Python, or was it a competitor to the Shooting Master?

 

[bananaman]

Yes, 27's are COOL, but what can a 27 do that my 28 can't do?
Sure, it is missing some of the bling, but ALL of the function is there!
My 28 no dash 6 incher, is mighty nice. Maybe if I had a 27, I'd agree. Regardless enjoy your 27, they are a fine sought after Smith. Bob

 

[rags]

Thanks to everyone for adding their photos. I have to find the elusive reasonably priced 3.5" gun.

I'm with you on that! Nice 27's!!

 

[Crabtree]

The 27 has long been my favorite revolver with the 5" being my personal preference for the best one.

The Model 27 is my favorite Smith. And I also think the 5" M27 is the absolute best in balance and eye appeal. Here's another pic for a great thread.

 

[chud333]

Love the 27's they are "All That" and more.
Oh BTW also love my 28, K-22's, 19's etc......
Here's my 2 short barrel 27's the 3 1/2" and the 4"

Chuck

 

[rags]

Here's another checkering picture from a 5".

 

[H P Bushrod]

You're close, but Pre-27s are cooler!

Good shooting.

That's a fact! I guess I'll make do with my nickel 27-2 for now.

 

[crsides]

Could be my favorite S&W - right now anyway.

3 1/2" 27-2 Nickel - Austin Police Dept. It shows carry wear, but I love it.

Charlie

 

[Seamore2001]

I'll let you know what I think of the 27 in a week. Just bought an S-prefix 5" one this morning - my first 27. I pick it up next week, when I can get some time off from work.

And now let me ask - what's the importance of the S-prefix? Apparently it's sort of a big deal, but I can't find anything to tell me why.

 

[zelda]

l bought a delete

 

[GLL]

The checkering stands out on the nickel guns !

Jerry

 

[STCM(SW)]

I'm late to the party, here's mine.

REG0086.

 

[Vern]

I think what's cool about the M27 is that they are just great shooters.

Vern

 

[august1410]

Mine has to be the best shooting gun I have ever owned.

1964 27-2

Got a little artsy with this one.

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

I think the 27 embodies both the old and new of Smith and Wesson revolvers. A revolver first offered in the 50's and still a seller in the 80's, proves that classic quality never goes out of style.

 

[jesseatamez]

Model 627

To the OP:

There is one other gun with a checkered topstrap, the stainless steel Model 627 and 627-0 of the 1980s.

Regards

 

[pharmer]

There's a couple 28's mixed in, and for shooting, I can't tell the difference. Joe

 

[Flint Ridge]

Wow, what's not to like about this thread. So far I've only got long tubes, an unfired one circa 1976 and the super sweet S prefix circa 1964'ish, not original grips unfortunately. Need to get it out and warm it up again.