Smith and Wesson 8 shot .357 magnum revolvers

[Alex45ACP]

What Smith and Wesson 8 shot .357 magnum revolvers are available?

I thought this one looked very nice: http://www.theothersideofkim.com/index.php/ggps/6140/

Are there any others?

 

[Jackal]

Not to mean any offense, but I think that the revo in the link is just, well...hideous. Nothing can match the looks of the pre-90's Smith's.

 

[Arcticfox]

Try the 627. It comes in several guises.

 

[RON in PA]

The 627, one great revolver.

 

[JoeHatley]

The current model 520 is an 8 shot, with a Ti cylinder.

Joe

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

The revolver pictured is one version of the 627 that has come down the pike. I rather like that one and it is one that Jerry Miculek and others have used in competition rather extensively.

 

[Seven For Sure]

The 520 is a seven shot L frame. The eight shot's are N frames.

 

[erich w]

If you go to smith-wesson.com and check their performance center you'll find a few, all of the the 327 and 627 models and their variations hold 8 shots of 357. I own a 627 v-comp and it is the best shooting gun I've ever owned, it set a world record 8 shots of 357 in under 1 second.

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

Naw, the V-comp is boring--too accurate, too easy. Bloody tank.

 

[Eightball]

I want one.....

 

[erich w]

don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with a gun that is less acurate, they definitly can be more fun and challenging but if I don't want to take chances with my shot I trust my v-comp

 

[RustyShackelford]

Smith and Wesson PC-327 model .357...

Any members here ever shoot or handle a 327 S&W .357magnum? I was looking over the 2006 line and saw this small DA revolver.

Rusty

 

[SnWnMe]

Heh, it's only small compared to its sister N frames. It's actually a big gun.

 

[Murray52]

620

what do you guys think of them I tried one yesterday and liked it though it felt diff than any other SW I have tried

 

[erich w]

which 327 the mp. trr8, snub nosed one? I've handled and fired one of the
trr8's

 

[cbsbyte]

Very nice revolver.

 

[GrandmasterB]

I have a 627 and it is an excellent revolver. I am very satisfied with it and would highly recommend one to anyone interested.

 

[High Planes Drifter]

Grandmaster and Erich, those are certainly 2 beautifull guns! How is the recoil and blast firing Magnum loads; and if you dont mind me asking, how much did you guys shell out for the guns?

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

High Plains Drifter,

Magnum loads in my M66 are VERY brisk. In the 686+, brisk but manageable. When I go to the 627 I wonder where the recoil went--probably less than the .38 spl +P rounds I shoot in the 686+. The .38 spl +P are like .22s when shot from the 627. Just "poof"... Like I said the thing's a tank.

And they all hit where you aim.

The general V-comp model listed around $1000 when I got mine (for $20 worth of raffle tickets), but it is a special production run so I don't know whether that would affect the value. I had a long debate with myself before deciding to shoot this beauty.

 

[erich w]

"poof" really is the best way to put it, when I first started looking into one I had people telling me 1200 to 1500 I finally found someone on ga selling them for 900 new which is needless to say the way I went, just out of curiosity grandmaster thats one of the early runs isn't it, how old is the one you got?

 

[GrandmasterB]

Recoil is noticeably light with magnums compared to a K frame. I especially love shooting .38 specials as they feel almost like a .22! I gave $750 for mine.

 

[Eightball]

what do you guys think of them I tried one yesterday and liked it though it felt diff than any other SW I have tried

Excellent revolver. Use the search function and you will find plenty of input on them; ignore the "lock/anti-lock" diatribe, and you will find useful info. I love mine. PM if you want a good description of it.

What is the difference in finishes on the two 627s presented here? Is one nickel, or are both stainless with different sheen?

 

[Alex45ACP]

WOW, those 627s are nice! That just may be my next firearm purchase

How do they balance? Do you guys carry them at all?

 

[SnWnMe]

They are both stainless. Smith uses the number 6 in front of the model number to denote stainless.

 

[GrandmasterB]

Mine has a bead blast finish. I use it mainly for competition. It is pretty muzzle heavy, but that really helps it soak up the recoil.