Yet another M627-PC UDR/Blood Work question - Old vs New

[Stainz]

It's odd that the grips fit perfectly - as do the replacements and the original new UDR's grips - three sets for three - on my '96 vintage 625-6 MG. Universally, they are too small to be comfortable, even in my medium+ hands. Ahrends grips - rounded/non-fg or retro targets/non-fg - are super. It's not exactly a pocket gun.

My previous example of a 'not-for-me' wood grip was the 686SSR's sandpaper sided wood - before that, it was the dimunitive boot-like wood grips on my new Heritage 6.5" 24 - the prettiest revolver I ever bought new/owned - and a long ago trade for something in SS. I am just not fond of little wood grips on large N-frames.

As to my second new UDR... it's differences are many... many numbers higher for it's s/n! Otherwise, it's identical - even that non-fluted cylinder. Oh - no moonclips in the box... S&W is sending me some - they blame the retailer. He, the CS guy, seemed aggravated I'd complain about the grips & 'clips. Still, a kilobuck+ PC revolver should get a gun with grips that fit properly.

Now - new opinion on the gripfit. They may flex from overtightening, leaving the front/top thinner areas proud of the surface. My different radii for old vs new gripframes may just be balderdash.

Stainz

 

[Anton Chigurh]

Decided to get a little sun today, in cloudless RDU.

 

[Evil One]

off topic but I couldn't resist the temptation to post a pic

I love it when you get the temptation to post a pic...

Jim

 

[northslope]

I've wanted one of the 627 UDR's for years but I was always astounded as the sale prices of the original run, and I have certainly never seen one for sale in California. So I was excited when when S&W let the news out ... last December?...that a new run was on the way.

Didn't get around to buying one until yesterday -- it took a few months before the gun made it onto the California Roster -- but Budsgunshop had them back in stock yesterday and I pounced. Priced *well* below MSRP.

I love the design of this gun -- it (like the 8-shot 627 I also own) is a direct descendant of the original .357 Magnum and Model 27 (like the half-dozen I own). But I can't imagine the value of the original run of 300 or so will be diminished at all by the new run --- just look at the new Model 27's that S&W is making: the nickel finish is so nice it will make you cry --- but it hasn't dampened the resale prices of nickel 27-2's one bit.

Anyway - I love the Eagle boot grips but they are a little small for my taste on an N-frame; I will be installing a set of Nill combats right away.

--Neill

 

[Cocked & Locked]

attaboy

I've wanted one of the 627 UDR's for years...

Congratulations on your new cool gun! Now, you gonna shoot it some?

 

[northslope]

Congratulations on your new cool gun! Now, you gonna shoot it some?

Abso-frickin-lutely. One of the things that I love about stainless guns is they really aren't (IMO) meant to be safe queens. And the 8-shot 627 is just the ultimate utilitarian revolver from my perspective -- so to buy one and not shoot it would be ..... wrong!

--Neill

 

[Cocked & Locked]

A+

Now that's a good answer!

 

[Glock1911]

I've wanted one of the 627 UDR's for years but I was always astounded as the sale prices of the original run, and I have certainly never seen one for sale in California. So I was excited when when S&W let the news out ... last December?...that a new run was on the way.

Didn't get around to buying one until yesterday -- it took a few months before the gun made it onto the California Roster -- but Budsgunshop had them back in stock yesterday and I pounced. Priced *well* below MSRP.

I love the design of this gun -- it (like the 8-shot 627 I also own) is a direct descendant of the original .357 Magnum and Model 27 (like the half-dozen I own). But I can't imagine the value of the original run of 300 or so will be diminished at all by the new run --- just look at the new Model 27's that S&W is making: the nickel finish is so nice it will make you cry --- but it hasn't dampened the resale prices of nickel 27-2's one bit.

Anyway - I love the Eagle boot grips but they are a little small for my taste on an N-frame; I will be installing a set of Nill combats right away.

--Neill

So, that's what happened to that gun!?

I've had the 627 UDR on my Bud's wish list since September. Got an email notification from Bud's yesterday. By the time I followed their link...it was gone!

Congrats on a fine shootin' iron! Maybe I'll get the next one they get in.

 

[northslope]

So, that's what happened to that gun!?

I've had the 627 UDR on my Bud's wish list since September. Got an email notification from Bud's yesterday. By the time I followed their link...it was gone!

Holy cow...I had assumed they got more than one in.

What's funny is I *also* had it on my wish list, and I never got an email -- I just happened to look for the the gun when I was browsing their site Monday night and was slightly surprised to see it there, and note that I hadn't gotten a notification.

--Neill

 

[Glock1911]

Oh well...ya snooze, ya lose.

 

[d.t.h.]

I picked up a used one about a month ago from a dealer for $700. Dealer said the guy shot it once and did not like it.

 

[WC145]

I picked up a used one about a month ago from a dealer for $700. Dealer said the guy shot it once and did not like it.

Did you get an original or a second generation? Sounds like a good deal either way.

 

[northslope]

Did you get an original or a second generation? Sounds like a good deal either way.

You can say that again! That'd be a great deal on the first run...and a very nice if it was a used second.

I picked up my 629 Trail Boss the same way a few years ago - bought it used after some guy took it, shot it once, hated it, and sold it.

--Neill

 

[northslope]

So I stopped by my dealer today to start the transfer on my UDR (there's a 10-day wait here in CA); got to fondle my new gun and immediately noticed a couple of things:

1) The Eagle boot grips are pretty weird looking - very slim. I will definetely replace these with Nill combats.

2) There appeared to be several prominent 'scuffs' on the unfluted cylinder. Not something I want to see on a $900 Performance Center gun.

When I get the gun home in 10 days I'll take a closer look and make sure it's not gunpower residue from the test firing. If it's not that sucker is going back to the factory.

--Neill

 

[Nightowl]

You might want to shoot it with the Eagle grips before you make a decision. I put wood Hogues on mine because I thought the Eagles were too small. Found out I really did not like them on this gun. I found the Eagle grips handled recoil for me just fine, even though I would prefer a longer grip. Either way, they are fun shooters.