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

[RKmesa]

Why the coolest?? Reasons have to include that the 8.375" tapered barrels are sooo S W E E T !













The pre-27's are pretty cool as well...





They make a great canvas for engraving:









Even the well-used shooter grade ones are still way cool...



... and the pre-war 357 "grandparents" of the Model 27 (what can you say...)










... and that's just a few reasons to collect the long ones.

 

[Wprovence]

Beautiful grips on that!

Thanks. Not sure of the maker but they're fancy walnut.


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[WCCPHD]

They are cool and here's the long and short of it.




Pre War 8.75 inch. Reg-2269




No Dash 6.5 inch





Model 27-2, 5 inch





Pre Model, 5 inch


Early 27-2, 3.5


Later 27-2, 3.5

Also have a 6 inch Dash 2 but can't find a photo

 

[Shark Bait]

Why the coolest?? Reasons have to include that the 8.375" tapered barrels are sooo S W E E T !













The pre-27's are pretty cool as well...





They make a great canvas for engraving:









Even the well-used shooter grade ones are still way cool...



... and the pre-war 357 "grandparents" of the Model 27 (what can you say...)










... and that's just a few reasons to collect the long ones.

RKMESA, can I come over and hang out at your place? I feel completely inadequate.

 

[jmr986]

I'm in!

 

[41special]

The compact 3.5" Model 27 looks all business too me.

41

 

[usmc2427765]

I carried a 5" pre M27 for a few months as a patrol officer in the early 1970's, yes I am a fan of Skeeter Skelton, and it was one of the finest weapons I ever owned. I believe I paid $150.00 for it in 1970, mint no box. As I was wearing it at work one night, another officer, who married well, offered me $1000.00 for it and I sold it right out of the holster. I had my M 19 in my locker, so it was an easy deal to make. I was taking home less than $ 500.00 a month at the time so I really had no regrets. Now I have regrets.

 

[Mehutch]

I am a S&W 686 guy, I don't own a Model 27, but my brother does. It is near mint with only 50 through it. He never shoots it and does not know the real deep value of it. I will visit him soon, he is 68 years, and make him an offer that he can't refuse. It will be mine.

 

[Shark Bait]

I am a S&W 686 guy, I don't own a Model 27, but my brother does. It is near mint with only 50 through it. He never shoots it and does not know the real deep value of it. I will visit him soon, he is 68 years, and make him an offer that he can't refuse. It will be mine.

Good plan. We have a sacred duty to recover Smiths from those who don't appreciate them sufficiently. That's why I traded an early model Kimber 45 to my nephew for my great uncle's pre17.

 

[weatherby]

RKMESA, can I come over and hang out at your place? I feel completely inadequate.

You would feel worse......He didn't even post the Pinto's

 

[Buford57]

My one and only



As a young officer in the late 70s my ideal duty weapon was a 5" M27. My chief had a phobia of barrels over 4". A friend's father offered me a 3.5" M-27, but wanted $200 cash, which I didn't have. I traded a 1926-era 6" M&P and a Remington 870 for a NIB S-series 4" M28-2 marked at $150. It served me well in uniform and as my go-to stakeout/raid gun later on.

Last year about this time I was blessed to find this pre-27 in an auction where everyone else was asleep. The SN would indicate about 1950 production. The letter shows 1953 shipment.

Over the years this is the fifth nickel revolver (and third nickel S&W) I have owned, and the only one I still do. It shoots every bit as well as that 28-2.

 

[Shark Bait]

You would feel worse......He didn't even post the Pinto's

No, not at all. I've seen many of his posts. All museum quality stuff. Looks like S&W heaven to me. I find myself drawn to all things 27 and 29. Rkmesa is a kindred spirit, with a lot more resources. That man could stock a mighty fine S&W museum.

 

[Desert Storm 91]

I am 49 years old. I Have collected guns since I was 12. I finally got a 27-2 today! It's freeking awesome. The trigger is like pouring water out of a Cristal Brandy sifter. SN s255127 mod 27-2 can you tell me what year this was made? My cosin let me shoot his "pre 27 5 screw" years ago. I have wanted one ever since. Just got to love that checkered topstrap and that awesome trigger. I am gonna fill deer permit with it this November. Thanks for any help you have.

 

[BigBill]

I like any caliber s&w n frame from a 4" barrel up to 8 3/8". Doesn't have to be a m27 but a m28/ m29/ m58/ m57/ m24/ m25 will do too. But I also like the ruger Redhawk frame too.

 

[RKmesa]

...I finally got a 27-2 today! It's freaking awesome. The trigger is like pouring water out of a Crystal Brandy sifter. SN s255127 mod 27-2 can you tell me what year this was made? ...

Welcome to the forum and congrats on picking up arguably one of the finest revolvers ever made! S&W did not always ship in SN order, so the exact ship date can only be determined by a historical letter. I have SN S255273, a 3.5" barreled 27-2 that shipped in April 1964 and I would expect that yours shipped somewhere close to that time frame. We would love to see a photo or two of your new find...

 

[Desert Storm 91]

Richard...thank you for the reply. I will take some pics. I guess I should include my 66 no dash, my 48-3, also the 2206, and sw22 victory. Maybe over the weekend I can have my collage age son show me the best way to upload pics to this forum. Thanks again!

 

[S&W Fan]

Yes, they are the coolest.

 

[dwpmusic]

I have a nickel 27-2 and yes they are beautiful revolvers.

 

[JayFramer]

The .357 magnum 125 grain semi jacketed hollow point ammo moving at approx. 1450 FPS from a 4" service revolver was considered one of the most devastating man stoppers in human history. It's yet to be beat by any of the poly striker wonder nines in terms of raw energy dump and knockdown power.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

They are cool!
I have a 6, wish I had an original 3 1/2.