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

[gradechecker69]

Now I know what I'm looking for next!!!

 

[GPerry]

I have the twin to this with Herrett's Ropers.

 

[MIKELUVR]

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

Good shooting.

amen to that brother ......if I wasn't married -I'd sleep with mine

 

[cobretti]

The top strap checkering is cool, but I don't like the cylinder window gap or the tapered barrel. Being a .38/.357 makes it heavier than the other N frames, too (I admit, that's stretching it a bit...). Too big for a .357, I always thought.

I had a 4" 27-2 in nickel but traded it off. Mine was a transition model with the recessed cylinder but no pinned barrel, and that bothered me! The nickel was beautiful, much better than my 19-4's (traded that one for a 2.5" 66-1). I will eventually get a 4" 29-2 to replace it, and that's why I kept the presentation case. It did shoot great, but I don't miss it yet - I got a BSS Python to replace it.

 

[cobretti]

Well, I didn't miss it until I pulled up it's picture...

 

[cobretti]

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

Exactly.

 

[BCDWYO]

I can't match some of the other awesome pictures on this thread, but I will agree that 27s are the coolest S&W and I would take it a step further and say the coolest revolver (sorry Snakes)...
Here's my rather meager collection:

 

[David LaPell]

The 3 1/2 inch barrel is just double tough. I admit I do miss my 5-inch 27 I owned but the short gun has great balance and I plan on testing the limits of this gun's accuracy come warm weather.

 

[sub-moa]

Good Lord ya'll do some beautiful pics of some beautiful revolvers ...

But, didn't we do this just a few months ago ?

My pics just plain sxxx...uhm, are less than stellar , but here they are anyway...again ...

All the 27-2 standard barrel lengths: 3 1/2", 4", 5", 6", 6 1/2" and 8 3/8”

And the "less cool" siblings: 28-2 4", another 28-2 4" and 28-2 6"

And, of course, the twin b****** stepchildren: 520 and another 520

 

[gunny4053]

You're trying to get me to argue, aren't you? Not doing a very good job.

I love my 27-2 5"

I really miss my nickle 4" ( one of those "if I knew then what I know now" kinda things)

 

[Quakertown]

I've posted this pic of my 5" 27-2 in other threads, but don't want to be left out of this incredible collection of other BEAUTIFUL examples of Smith & Wesson class.

Looking at these great pics inspires me on my next aquisition, a 3.5" model 27.

 

[Fredo Batali]

I only have one, but it's a good one.

De Oppresso Liber

 

[dsbock]

I agree with the general consensus. Especially about the 5" barrel being the best balance.

Here's mine. 1964-65 vintage with original grips.

David

 

[bigi]

Just added my second one A 1959 5" - I know wrong grips for the period:



L]

 

[66Park]

My one and only, but it would be nice to change that!

 

[sodacan]

I would have to say that the 27-2 and all of its progenitors in .357 magnum could be the "coolest" Smith's around. After the dash two, the Karma was gone for the 27.

 

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[glenncal1]

I would have to say that the 27-2 and all of its progenitors in .357 magnum could be the "coolest" Smith's around. After the dash two, the Karma was gone for the 27.

I don't know. I have a 4" 27-3 that is a very sweet shooting gun and a tack driver.

This gun can be in my holster anytime.

 

[BigBill]

Its wrong just to say its the N frame in 357mag (model 27 & 28 only). All the N frames rock in any caliber. When i grab a revolver i want to feel the weight and the meat of the handgun in my hand. I don't want any thin, skinny light weight. The 357mag's & 44mag's are ok but that N frame in 41mag rocks too. Heck they all rock....

 

[DR505]

Why are they the coolest? Because a 27-3 was my first cop gun! Even though not a P/R 27, it shoots good.