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

Skeeter Skelton's favorite...5" with Herrett's Roper stocks.
Bob

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I had a pre-27 made in early 50's in 3.5", was reblued, but was super cool gun, but, like an idiot, i sold it....
 
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.

The "S" prefix was before the Gun Control Act of 1968 when they became N prefix. The "S" is more desirable for that, and other reasons.
 
The Model 27 was the first firearm I ever purchased new. It was a 6" in a nice presentation case. That was over three decades ago. It was the start of a life long passion for the wheel gun with the checkered top strap. I still own that revolver. It is in the photo below and the top right revolver in the old group photo. Since that day long ago more have been added.

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I probably have more than my fair share.....but not as many as I want

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It is not just the 6 shooters, I have grown fond of the 8 shot model 27/327/627 family of revolvers as well

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This last image is a pair of unfired 3 1/2" model 27s. One six shot and one eight shot. They make nice bookends.

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I am going to have to get busy and photograph the rest of them. :)
 
That black & alloy JM; very nice. Gloss black background with the dull alloy cylinder and barrel really looks trick. :) Please tell me where the fancy S&W grips came from on the engraved blue gun and are they conversion (rnd to sq) thanks
 
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A little Model 27 trivia. I have every season of "Kojak" on DVD. (Yes, I know I am a big TV nerd).

From Season Three on, Detective Stavros carries a Model 27 with a 3.5 in barrel. It is shown prominently in Season Three at least twice and, so far, in Season 4 it could qualify for a screen credit.
 
That black & alloy JM; very nice. Gloss black background with the dull alloy cylinder and barrel really looks trick. :) Please tell me where the fancy S&W grips came from on the engraved blue gun and are they conversion (rnd to sq) thanks
This is the 75th ammiversary 357Magnum.

Those are the grips supplied by the factory. That is a square butt revolver

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Gents,

I too share your abiding love of the Model 27. After my Model 28-2 (1975), I wanted another N-Frame .357 Magnum.

In early April, I spied this ANIB Model 27-2 (1980) lying in a corner of the case at my LGS. I traded my custom 1967-vintage Model 58 for the 27-2.

I am a Model 19 freak, so 'upgunning' to the Model 27/28 was a delightful departure from the norm.

I wanted my 27/28 to be 'Fighting Revolvers', so I got some 'extra' hammers/triggers from my gunsmith and others. I sent the triggers off to Mag-Na-Port for their 'Combat Trigger' modification. It helps with the DA shooting and affords a better trigger reach (read: manipulation).

The wood are the Miculek grips. They are the ONLY grip besides the Spegels (to come later) that fit my hand well. They afford a quick, high-grip to the gun when grabbed.

The 27-2 had been sitting in the box for some 30 years. It had some slight tarnishing from the S&W wax paper. I took FLITZ in my fingers and gently rubbed her down with the several applications of the paste. The amount of brown crud that came off of the barrel, frame and cylinder made me cringe. She came out well...

I modified the gun somwhat from her original state. The modifications were done on the premise that she could be given back to her original equipage quickly and without undue fanfare.

My local gunsmith (B. BURRIS handle here on the forum) did the following mods:

--Torpedo Tube chamfer
--11-degree forcing cone chamfer
--Duty Action Job (8.9lbs DA and 3.5lbs SA)
--Changed out the hammer (from the .500" TH to the .400 semi TH)
--Changed out the trigger (from the .500" TT to the Mag-Na-Port Combat Trigger)
--Trued-up the insides with a Kratex file
--Installed the SDM 'New Style' Tumb Latches

Upon receiving it on 1 June, I knocked out the R/R and installed the Meprolight front Tritium blade. The 5-minute job makes it an all-weather/night capable defensive revolver.

The last step for the brace of these N-Frame warriors is to send the Highway Patrolman into ToolTech Gunsmithing to have a Tritium vial installed into the front sight. ToolTech is the sub-contractor for Tijicon (they did the LE Berettas back in the day).

I do love my Combat Magnum, but the N-Frame .357s have a mystique about them. They, like the Model 58 scream, "All Business". They are one of the classiest guns to come out of Springfield.

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Mr ditrina, that Nickle n Ivory 27 has to be the prettiest gun EVER!! All the revolvers in this thread rock, but DAYUM....just gorgeous sir!!Mike
 
Here is mine 1978, 5" barrel, Mint, came with wooden box, all tools and papers. I am third owner, first owner shot it once, second never did. Can someone tell me what type of grips I have?

 
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No question the 27 is cool. But the coolest? What makes a Smith revolver that is functionally and structurally the same as about every other S&W revolver cooler than the rest? Is a checkered topstrap all it takes? IMHO it takes more than that. I think there is another model that has it beat. I submit Exhibit A.

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What model is it?
 
I think my nickel 27-2 6 1/2 isthe most beautiful pistol I've ever seen. I like to take it out and just hold it and look at it. I love shooting it but I hate cleaning the face of the cylinder thinking I'm going to be too rough on the finish. It is truly a beautiful Smith as are all the ones pictured on this thread.
 
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