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As my S&W N-Frame fandom continues, a little eye-candy of what’s been to the range with me lately below. I’ve owned the 5-inch 27-2 shown for a handful of years now; I’ve probably logged somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 rounds through it. As I’ve shared previously, this one gets carried often, usually in a wonderful Barranti Leather Summer Classic IWB holster. I recently moved a set of original Bear Hug Grips from a Model 28-2 over to this 27 and subsequently found myself wishing I’d brought MORE full-power Magnum and +P ammo with me to the range - the grip and gun combo just soaked up the recoil like a champ. The 3-1/2” gun is very new-to-me and has a bit of age on it (like I do) - it’s an S-prefix that I believe hails from the vicinity of my birth-year. The seller indicated it was their understanding that the gun had received a factory refinish at some point; I can’t tell for sure but I’d surmise it’s likely. It came with its original Magna stocks and I added a BK Grips grip adapter. While not the same “feel” as a genuine Tyler T-Grip, the BK unit works really well for me. I’ve owned a couple of similar shorter-barrel 27s over time, but this is the first that’s been this “visually nice;” that said, this one will be carried, also. The fire-breathing shot is a video-clip still of the 3-1/2” gun firing a 110-grain JHP in .357 Magnum. Also shown is a wonderful old K-22 that is not just fun to shoot on its own - it typically goes with me to the range anytime a centerfire revolver does.      "The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza | ||
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Oh I like those. I don’t need an N frame 357 (other than my 627 Pro) but those are nearly perfect. Manurhin can suck it. lol | |||
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Are you sure the cylinder/barrel gap is OK? The gap blast is as big as the muzzle's. "The Almighty, He put some livin' things on this earth so a man can eat." - Festus Haggen, Gunsmoke | |||
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That 3.5” N frame is the nicest looking DA revolver ever made IMO. CONGRATS! --------------------------- My hovercraft is full of eels. | |||
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Those 627 Pros are no joke - I had one and really should have held onto it. | |||
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Well, I have no gauge to verify that but I’ve also experienced / seen no ill effects. I’ve taken a handful of short videos at the range like this over time with some other N-Frames shooting Magnum loads and have seen similar plumes. | |||
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Many thanks! | |||
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The bases are definitely loaded with those three. Some of the finest S&W ever made in my NSHO. ----- Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. Common sense isn't "right wing" unless you are too far to the left. | |||
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Thank you! | |||
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Those are all beauties, but that 3.5"...oh my!!!  ----------------------------------------------------------- Any comments made by this poster are my own and do not reflect the views or opinions of my employer. | |||
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I only have one 27, an 8 3/8” bbl. About the most useless gun I have. But it’s fun to shoot. -------------------------------------—————— ————————--Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even, usually, surpassing knowledge(E.J.Potter, A.K.A. The Michigan Madman) | |||
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That 3.5 is SPECTACULAR! ____________________________ Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick. | |||
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That's one handsome pair! You show change the title of the thread to "The Embrace of S&W Model 27-2s". That's what all of us want to do now. Thank you for sharing! | |||
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Sorry for the AI (augmented ignorance) generated bad grammar | |||
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Those are breathtaking. Always wanted one, never got around to it. Take Care, Shoot Safe, Chris | |||
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Thank you so much! | |||
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I think I remember an article by Terry Murbach (I think I have the name right) where he extolled the virtues of a “Long Tom,” as he called it, 8-3/8” Model 27. I bet they are indeed a lot of fun! | |||
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Thank you! | |||
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No worries and I’m going to have to borrow your definition of AI hahahaha! | |||
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Thank you so much! | |||
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