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

[stu1ritter]

This popped up on Armslist locally, I called the guy at 6AM, he didn't seem to mind and I met him at 1PM and brought it home. A sheer joy to shoot, clean, polish, hold, whatever. The best of the best. 5" Pre-27.

Stu

 

[BigBill]

I think most of us started out with 357 magnum revolvers many years or decades ago. We ventured out into other calibers. Even pistols. We/I just got back into 357 magnums again. That's it I came full circle to where I started.

Now the m27, m28 do feel nice in my hand. Years ago I couldn't find a used 357 magnum revolver people were hanging on to them. The internet has opened up a whole new avenue for sales instead of being limited to your LGS.

 

[TAROMAN]

Yep, they're pretty cool:

 

[klind45]

Yes they are swell and I love them too[emoji7]

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[klind45]

Yes they are swell and I love them too 27-5[emoji7]

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[muddocktor]

I guess that I have a soft spot in my heart for the model 27 too. I started out with my 5" 27-2 as my first pistol of any kind back in 1974 that I bought new for $200. I still have it too. Since then I've acquired another 5 to keep it company:

 

[glenncal1]

This popped up on Armslist locally, I called the guy at 6AM, he didn't seem to mind and I met him at 1PM and brought it home. A sheer joy to shoot, clean, polish, hold, whatever. The best of the best. 5" Pre-27.

Stu

Stu- I missed that one or I might have beat you to it . Thanks to everyone for keeping this thread alive over the years. Proof that 27's are the coolest.

 

[Chubbo]

S&W Mod. 27s

Glenncal1 states it nicely, when he says that the Mod. 27s are the coolest mod. of the S&W line of revolvers. I would go one step further, and call them the most exquisitely designed, and finished S&W revolver, or for that matter any other brand revolver. any fancier, and they would appear garish, any less, and they would be too plain, as is , "just right". Here is a poor picture of my favorite 27, wearing Keith Brown grips, made from my fiddleback maple wood. Thanks, Jim for, opening this thread again. It helps point out why the 27, is the favorite revolver of so many, and why I have four of them, more than any other S&W Mod. Thanks for sharing.
Chubbo http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=298677&stc=1&d=1503155070

 

[ankona]

I have to agree with the premise of this post. I just picked up this one; 6 inch barrel 27-2.

 

[Donald Paul]

Notice I didn't say best, just the coolest.

1. They are N frames. Sorry fans of M, I, J, K, L etc. but N frames are just cooler than any of the others. I love K frames but the N frames beat them out. Blame Dirty Harry.

2. Caliber. .38/.357 is the premier revolver cartridge. The .357 started us all down the path to high power hand gun rounds. They also served as the standard LE round for many years. They would still be used if you could come up with a 15 round K frame.

3. 27's are available in just about any barrel length you need from 3.5" to 8 3/8"

4"

5"

6"

6.5"

8 3/8"

4. You can also get any of these in nickel if thats what floats your boat.

5. They have great bluing and the triggers are among the best Smith ever produced.

6. Now before you start your counter arguments about why some other model is more cool than the 27, there is one thing the 27 has that no other model does. It has the checkering on the top strap. Sorry the argument ends there

That is my story and I am sticking to it.

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Hey Glen-
... if you're looking for an argument from us, you're gonna have to change the subject.

 

[Donald Paul]

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[Bullseye 2620]

Hard to beat this. . .

 

[flundertaker]

Anyone mind if I bump a 5 year old thread? I’ve had many N frames over the years but never a 27. Never in the right place at the right time with cash in hand I suppose. Have owned Plenty of 25, 28, 29, 57, 58 but never a 27. Finally righted that wrong a couple weeks ago. Now have a 27-2 6” and 3.5”. Thanks to a kind forum and SWCA member. They are indeed super cool. Now looking for a 8.675” and a nickeled 27.

 

[Dave.357]

Sorry but 28’s are for rain storms and sand
Storms

 

[BigBill]

I like s&w N frames because they come in most calibers that I like. There like driving the same model car but with different engines. Only the hole diameter in the barrel changes. Can’t own just one.

 

[BigBill]

Sorry but 28’s are for rain storms and sand
Storms

What’s wrong with the m28’s. These are just as good as the m27 but made for leo’s. There collectable too.

I admit my stainless goes out in all types of weather.

 

[Dave.357]

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.

What’s wrong with the m28’s. These are just as good as the m27 but made for leo’s. There collectable too.

I admit my stainless goes out in all types of weather.

Nothing wrong with 28’s I have 5 of them.
The 27 is the one all others are compared
To. If you want the best get a 27.

 

[S.B.]

I thought this thread started out about the model 27s why are some hi-jacking it? Aren't there plenty of other threads about the model 28?
Steve

 

[RKmesa]

... why are they the coolest??? Because they were always high polish and came in both blue and nickel finishes and were often the canvas for factory engravers to show off their talent. Here are a couple of 27-2s that look great together...





There you go Steve... back on track.

 

[BigBill]

My m27-2, and m28 no dash. The m28 is the redheaded step child. She’s not a looker to most but she’s pretty to me, inside she touts the 357 mag just like her older brother. I like her industrial look too.

I over heard a firearms instructor say stainless of nickel is better because the bad guy in the dark might be imitated by the size of the hole in the barrel.