Why Model 27's are the coolest S&W's
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Yes, I recently acquired a blue early 27-2 with diamond targets, they came off and were replaced with a pair of Grashorns I bought from Nanook 450, who by the way shipped them to me before I even mailed my personal check. [Thanks Nanook] Those stags on that blue 27, well they are gorgeous even with my eyes closed, I have a pre 27 on the way with a six inch tube, wish it was a 6.5, but oh well! Yes the 27 is the Smith and Wesson that says beautifull, with out even talking! Billy Magg
44 Triple Lock Billy, we whisper that when we say it, and yes grandma's ol triple is way cooler, but out of my price range?
The "coolest"....Model 27!
To answer the question: The 27 always had that touch of uniqueness and distinction that the successive owners of S&W thankfully never filtered out. What else can you say about an N frame (clearly the coolest frame size) that features not one, but TWO unique barrel lengths joined by that wildly unnecessary but uber-cool checkered topstrap? And a revolver that's so clearly overbuilt...those little teeny holes in that great big cylinder speak of potential loads featuring crazy pressures (Kids, don't try this at home...
) In an age when S&W makes a massaged Centennial available in .357, the 27 is a magnificent anachronism that harks back to days of desperate highwaymen and the lawmen that kept them in check.
My current 27 is a '72 27-2 3.5" blue that I've personalized with a .312" smooth combat CC trigger (for some reason, the .500 grooved target just seemed too big for a "shorty") and a pair of Keith Brown smooth Goncalo magnas. I found a beautiful old Bluemel (El Paso, TX) basketweave holster in light tan with a butter-colored goatskin lining...I'm in 27 heaven!
One of these days when I get the hang of posting pics here, I'll share her with you all, but it might have to wait 'till I get a little more up-to-date 'puter...my ten year old mac's showing its age!
To answer the question: The 27 always had that touch of uniqueness and distinction that the successive owners of S&W thankfully never filtered out. What else can you say about an N frame (clearly the coolest frame size) that features not one, but TWO unique barrel lengths joined by that wildly unnecessary but uber-cool checkered topstrap? And a revolver that's so clearly overbuilt...those little teeny holes in that great big cylinder speak of potential loads featuring crazy pressures (Kids, don't try this at home...
) In an age when S&W makes a massaged Centennial available in .357, the 27 is a magnificent anachronism that harks back to days of desperate highwaymen and the lawmen that kept them in check.My current 27 is a '72 27-2 3.5" blue that I've personalized with a .312" smooth combat CC trigger (for some reason, the .500 grooved target just seemed too big for a "shorty") and a pair of Keith Brown smooth Goncalo magnas. I found a beautiful old Bluemel (El Paso, TX) basketweave holster in light tan with a butter-colored goatskin lining...I'm in 27 heaven!
One of these days when I get the hang of posting pics here, I'll share her with you all, but it might have to wait 'till I get a little more up-to-date 'puter...my ten year old mac's showing its age!
Quakertown
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Hey Johnny, tried to PM u but your box is full. Care to sell that .500 trigger?
I am new to this forum. This thread has some amazing photographers. I acquried my 6" model 27 from my father back in the 80's . It has been super accurate and a regular shooter in my collection, however, not being versed in advanced gunsmithing how does one determine proper cylinder gap and lock-up, timing etc. in just a laymans cursory examination?
Thank for your replies in advance.
Thank for your replies in advance.
I would put the model 27 on par with any Colt Python I have handled. The very first handgun I ever shot was my dads 27 with 8 3/8" bbl. I was 11 I think.
I have a 6" blued 27-2. I think 6" in an N-frame is perfect. Just like 4" in a K-frame just seems to be best size and balance.
I have a 6" blued 27-2. I think 6" in an N-frame is perfect. Just like 4" in a K-frame just seems to be best size and balance.
Malpasowildlifer
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Nice photos all!
You know, I think you are right! They are the coolest. I'm an N frame guy exclusively, minus my Davis PPC, a 4'' 19 for the duty revolver match and 2.5'' 19 for the off duty match and a 640 for my ankle at work.
57's and 58's were my first love, but wow, just something special about a 27. The 3.5''s are my favorite 27s and I've got two. Got two 5'' models and a 6''. Looking for that elusive 4''.
Just something about the checkering and bluing of a 27. There is DEFINITELY something about the look and balance of a 3.5'' 27! Like the Roxette tune, "she's got the look."
You know, I think you are right! They are the coolest. I'm an N frame guy exclusively, minus my Davis PPC, a 4'' 19 for the duty revolver match and 2.5'' 19 for the off duty match and a 640 for my ankle at work.
57's and 58's were my first love, but wow, just something special about a 27. The 3.5''s are my favorite 27s and I've got two. Got two 5'' models and a 6''. Looking for that elusive 4''.
Just something about the checkering and bluing of a 27. There is DEFINITELY something about the look and balance of a 3.5'' 27! Like the Roxette tune, "she's got the look."
Pete
I agree with everything SaxonPig said and to me they are the best looking S&W revolver in the line up. I also think the 5 inch is the best balanced and I like shooting my 3.5 inch at the range. I have a 4 inch in nickel finish and it's really pretty and the crown jewel in my collection is a 5 inch only fired at the factory with a nickel finish.
Is the 5" nickel really a rare gun? I have one, LNIB that I was considering taking to the range as a shooter. It has been fired, but is pristine.
Terry
duppie
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I stumbled across a 27-2 owned by a friend that wanted a smaller,lighter and more accessible platform for HD and decided the 27 was not it.
I traded a polymer DA Sig for it with the intention of either selling or trading it for a model 686 or 19 which I thought would be more suitable for my needs and rather small hands.
One look and later a trip to the range convinced me that I could never part with this work of art. Later to find that it had been back to S&W for a trigger job in the 80's.
I am a believer........
I traded a polymer DA Sig for it with the intention of either selling or trading it for a model 686 or 19 which I thought would be more suitable for my needs and rather small hands.
One look and later a trip to the range convinced me that I could never part with this work of art. Later to find that it had been back to S&W for a trigger job in the 80's.
I am a believer........
Vom Brunhaus K9
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Hi folks I have two model 19 2 and half nickel, and model 28 Highway Patrolman 4 inch blue, wouldnt trade or sell either of them. Model 27 is an excellent gun and good thread you posted, VB
computerdynamics
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bmwsid
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And what other reasons? I have a -2 'S' , 5" blued . A friend tried to buy it, did some research, and said he couldn't come up with what it is worth. He never did tell me what he found. I have had it since 1976. How do I find out just when it was made? It has a SN in the 260,000 range.
It sure is a smooth operator! The cylinder spins like it is on ball bearings.
tipoc
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From 1955. 6" barrel.
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mkk41
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Here's a detail of the checkering.
Always wondered why S&W didn't checker the rest of their premium N-frame guns.
Or the K-22/32/38 Masterpieces for that matter.
The checkering has no functional advantage over the usual treatment given other models. In the real world, the main effect the checkering has is to collect dirt.
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