Wholly apart from the caliber, it's a firearm from an era when people who made guns actually took pride in what they sold.If somebody were to up & ask you, right to your very face, "What's the big deal about S&W 27s?", your response would be...?
Denis
I would answer, "Other than its historical significance of being the first 357 Magnum got me? The only revolver sillier than a 6-shot model 27 is a 6-shot 357 Mag Ruger Redhawk. N-frames should be in calibers starting with a 4 and if you insisted on the the 357 Mag (Jack-of-all-Trades but Master-of-None) then it better be an eight shooter. Oh and moonclips, it should use moonclips."
"What's the big deal about S&W 27s?"
Uhhhhhh, its only the finest .357 Magnum ever crafted by man (with the possible exception of the Python.)
For range use, I only shoot .38s through mine as well. I loaned my 6" to a friend a couple of times as a backup while deer hunting. It was loaded with 158gr. Fiocchi JSPs for that.I don't have a practical reason for owning a Model 27 and two Model 28's. I almost never fire anything but 38's in them.
So what? I don't have, or need, a practical reason for most of the guns I own. I just wanted them. The only place they'll ever be fired is at the range. The only way they'll ever be carried is in a range bag. Size, weight, number of shots don't matter too much to me.
I just blame it all on Skeeter Skelton.
Though I own and like both, I would venture the Smith "N" frame is a stronger and longer wearing action than the "I" frame Colts as well. Easier to repair and tune too.This is true. I had a Nickle plated 6”. The checked top strap. Smooth action. Classy gun.
I actually like it better than the Python. The hammer strength can be lessened or increased with just a screwdriver. The Python requires a change in the V-spring. I had one that suffered light firing pin strikes
It's an elegant weapon from a more civilized age.
Love the snubbie!I've got two Model 27-2s, a 3 1/2" and a 6".
There are people who enjoy punishing recoil. I'm not one of them.
The Model 27 is a revolver that's actually pleasant to shoot magnums through.
It's an elegant weapon from a more civilized age.