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Post by TA on Nov 17, 2005 12:05:24 GMT -5
This is a recently aquired M27-2 4" . Vintage is around 1981 which makes it a late model -2. The 4" -2 was only available for a couple of years making them somewhat rare. This one came with original box and wax paper. I took a quick picture that didn't come out very well. It is snowing today, so i can't do it outside.  |
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Post by MLB on Nov 17, 2005 13:31:25 GMT -5
You're really packing in the revolvers TA! You must have quite a collection of very nice S&W's by now.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 17, 2005 15:18:42 GMT -5
TA; You really done it all when you acquired this revolver. Fortunately, for some of us, many who sell or trade these four inch 27s do not realized the fewer number of years of their production. I know how difficult it is in capturing the high polished blued finish on these particular guns. You can bet that the checkering on the top strap and rib was done by hand, as with the fitting of the entire gun. The most amazing feature of these are their trigger, recoil absorbtion, accuracy, and speed of follow ups between shots. You have a real treasure in that revolver.
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Post by TA on Nov 17, 2005 21:44:57 GMT -5
MLB, Yeah...I've been bitten and inflicted. Believe it or not, I have another revolver coming. I seem to go in cycles. I get on the 1911's for a while, then milsurps, then Sigs and now S&W revolvers. I keep think about how expensive these older S&W's are, but then I think about the Pythons...The S&W's are a deal! You can buy 2 nice Smiths for the price of one nice Python. I don't think it will be that way forever. The S&W revolvers are going up and none of what I bought are in regular production today.
DA, Yes, this is a nice revolver. It has a few minor marks on it but I have seen new in the box guns with similar markings that haven't left the gun shop yet. The top strap checkering is something to behold! I have yet to get the 19 or this 27 out back for a few rounds. I look forward to it.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 18, 2005 9:27:32 GMT -5
TA; You think like me. I once thought the Python was "THE" double action .357 magnum revolver to have, until I took my own 27 to the range. Since then I have given alot of praise toward the 27 as an option to spending twice the price for a Python. The 27 will probably hold up much better to hotter loads and use over time. As far as the trigger goes; My 27 has a double action stroke measuring bewteen 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 lb. on the pull gauge ( I use weights , much like the NRA gauge of measuring trigger pull. ) I have heard of some Python triggers being tricked out to 5 lbs., but the skilled hands in working with the components of the Python is not as easy to find as a good trigger specialist for the S&W.
If you really want to find out why Jerry Meculek likes the 27, try shooting some 38 specials through your 27. The time is ripe for picking up on deals with the 27, and the day might come when it's asking price follows with that of the Python. Prior to the Model 29, and somewhat beyond, the 27 ( begininng with the registered .357 magnum ) was the flagship model of the S&W lineup of . Alot of refinements and detail went into building this revovler, that's not only evident from looking at it, but more so when puttting it to work.
I love the Python for different reasons and it would be difficult to give up either, or choose between the two.
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