S&W 327 or 627?

[digelectric]

I have a 627 with a 5" barrel (and freakin love it by the way) but want to get one with a 2" barrel. Then I saw the 327 which is pretty similar except with really different materials, mainly scandium and titanium for light weight.

My only worry is that it's less comfortable to shoot due to the reduced weight. The 327 w/2" barrel is 23.1 oz and the 627 w/2" barrel is 38.7 oz.

Will I notice a difference shooting 357 mag with the lighter one being less comfortable? I like the black finish and frankly it's otherwise just plan cool and unique looking. I want a shorter barrel revolver in case Sollozzo and McCluskey try to put the squeeze on me, or if the zombies come before that, I want to have it as a backup in case of Negan. But I don't want it to be horrible to shoot at the range, either. I'll need to hone my skills.

[Briancnelson]

better off just going with the steel on the 627.

[stevemac]

I would go with the 627 as well.

[digelectric]

I would go with the 627 as well.

Thanks for the feedback. Due to shooting comfort? Durability? Looks? Other?

I can't complain about anything with the 627.

[DEPUTYBILL]

It also depends on the use. Are you just using it as a range gun, or are you going to carry it?
The 627 will normally recoil less than the 327.
You can also change grips to help manage recoil,
You can also shoot 38 special instead of 357.
I have a 627 short barrel and like it.
I like that the 627 has adjustable sights, I don't recall but I think the 327 has fixed sights.

[garagemonkey]

I've got a Performance Center 327PD. Love it. Completely comfortable with hot 158gr .357 loads. Don't think I'd run Buffalo Bore 180gr hard cast Outdoorsman through it (and pretty sure a load like that isn't recommended for it), but that's what my .44 Mag is for. And for what I want out of the 327PD (nightstand or campground) it's great.

Only thing is you gotta watch flame cutting with some powder loads. Generally lighter bullet weights, I'm told. I ran a batch of reman'd .38 Spl soft leads through it and started noticing some flame cut marks on cylinder face. Now I just run good quality, name brand 158gr .38 Spl or .357 through it and it's fine.

[digelectric]

It also depends on the use. Are you just using it as a range gun, or are you going to carry it?

I'm not going to carry unless the SHTF or if I go camping/hunting, which I might do once per year or less. So it's mostly for range use and fondling in my living room. Until the zombies come.

[IVC]

Only thing is you gotta watch flame cutting with some powder loads.

Most (all?) scandium frame S&Ws have a steel blast shield above the cylinder gap to prevent damage to the frame. I wouldn't worry too much about it - most damage I've seen wasn't because the frame got weakened.

[IVC]

I would go with 627 for your purpose. The recoil will be much more pleasant and there is no downside since you're not carrying it.

I own 327/329 Night Guards, 360PD, 329PD (from the top of my head) and 360pd is the hardest gun to shoot that I own. It drew blood on several occasions simply because it managed to twist a bit. A lot of fun with .38 special, though.

[JS41989]

627 all day every day

[garagemonkey]

Most (all?) scandium frame S&Ws have a steel blast shield above the cylinder gap to prevent damage to the frame. I wouldn't worry too much about it - most damage I've seen wasn't because the frame got weakened.

It's not the scandium frame I'm talking about - it's the titanium cylinder. I'll see if I have time to post a photo next time I dig it out of the safe.

[FullMetalJacket]

I have the (327) TRR8 and consider it to be pretty much the ultimate revolver, good for just about anything you'd want a revolver for.

But that 627 8x is calling my name. A steel N-frame in .357 should be a pleasure to shoot. Only wish I could get it exactly like Clint Eastwood's revolver from Blood Work.

[DArBad]

I'd go with the 627.

[shooting4life]

If your not going to carry it then go with a 627.

Here is mine



Here it is with its brothers

627-0 on top
627x8 from the first production run of 150
627 bloodwork, pre lock

[camshaft]

I have a 327 and 627.

327 for carry. Magnums sometimes. Shoot little.

627 for shooting. Range. Every type of loadable round. Shoot all the time.

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