Anybody suggest a decent Revolver?

I am beginning to believe I am the only one here in love with a S&W M27. This is my Model 27-2, purchased used in 99% condition. I am sure it is the most accurate 357/38 I have ever shot. Please note the barrel length, I am sure this is one my handguns that is legal to own in Canada :D Regards, Richard:D
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I have several L frames..and probably had one of the first 586's to come into Canada back in the early '80s.....can't go wrong with either a 586 or 686.
 
The M27 is an AMAZING piece of hardware. The fit and finish on it is a cut above any other revolver outside of custom shop gun. That being said, the M28 is the same gun, only with a less expensive finish on it.

I once heard an old LEO in the US say that the M27 is the gun you buy yourself, while the M28 is the gun you buy for your employees.

Really though, the M27/28 is a large N frame that is no longer being made today. ALOT of guys prefer the 686 because it is lighter, it's smaller, it is still in production, and it was made with more available configurations.

My favorite range S&W is my 686-3 6" full underlug combat masterpiece with adjustable 4-pos factory front sights. SWEET. :twisted:

I also may be alone in that I actually PREFER the original wood factory Target grips over the modern Hogue and Pachmayr offerings... :roll: Have tried the options out there, yet my gun stil lwear original S&W walnut. Strange, but true.
 
I have only done a bit of looking around so far, but the S&W 686 & the GP-100 seem to be the easiest to find around here. I haven't, until this point, seen anything on the M27/28's. What was thier barrel legnth? Are they restricted, or are they all prohibs?
Just another, maybe a stupid question :oops: (I am still learning a bunch in the revolver world :? ) for you, why is it that almost all of the .357 mags I have looked at only come in 4" or 6" barrel, leaving only the 6" available to us? Does anybody make one in 5"-5.5"? 8)
 
The 686 and the M27/28 models are available in 5", but it's a more uncommon length. A 6" could be shortened to that (or even 4.125") if you want to pay for it.

The M27/28 are out of production in favor of the 627, a stainless version of the former guns that is more mass produced, and has less hand fitting, does not have a pinned bbl and is full of MIM parts and has the new stupid lawyer safety. Otherwise I guess it's not a bad gun. I like the older Smiths personally.

The 686 in 5" is actually a WAY COOL gun and would be my choice in new S&Ws if it weren't for the fact that it's crazy expensive due to its high profile use by Jerry Miculek and currently only available from the custom shop (performance center). It's not on the website anymore as it was dropped from regular production last year in favor of the new 5" 627, but you can still order it for the time being.

With the M27/28 you are limited to either blued or Nickel and the used market, though these guns are really nice and usually found in nice shape. The M28 is most often found in the 4" "Highway Patrolman" configuration. The 5" length is easier to find on a used 27 than it will be on a used 686 or 28 IMHO.
 
Here's a couple of cool "new" options for you.

This M327 is the Gun S&W introduced this year as the "Jerry Miculek" gun and is probably what most former 5" 686 buyers are getting now:
http://firearms.smith-wesson.com/store/index.php3?cat=294735&item=1299849&sw_activeTab=3
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This is the new 627 V-comp which is the "production" gun that the performance center is producing this year in place of the 5" 686 that was the "PC production gun" last year:
http://firearms.smith-wesson.com/store/index.php3?cat=294735&item=1576202&sw_activeTab=3
Other than those hideous Model 66 style grips, I like it. I'd definitely change those stocks though FIRST THING. The old 5" 686 looked alot like this but had Ahrends combat grips and a tapered underlug.
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Here's another version of the PC 627 that has the tapered underlug I mentioned. This would be a REAL GOOD choice for a new S&W in .357 if you don't mind the larger N sized frame. Also, you can still get the Ahrends grips in N frame sizes to really spiff it up.
http://firearms.smith-wesson.com/store/index.php3?cat=294735&item=831437&sw_activeTab=3
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Another vote for the L-frame 686 or 586.

I own both, paid less than $500 for each of them, and they're by far the nicest shooting .357s I have.

The smaller K-frame Model 19 has a great trigger and smaller size, but probably isn't quite as durable as the bigger L-frames.

The big N-frames are huge, pretty, and will (probably) stand up to more full-power ammo than the L-frame, but I find that L-frames are still more comfortable to shoot and are the best tradeoff between durability and comfort.

Either way, you should be able to find an excellent used 586, 686, or even a Model 28 for less than $500 without much trouble.
 
richardoldfield,

I too adore the N Frame S&W's...I have almost bought an M27 several times now - but somehow always managed to wait too long. :roll:

Best wishes, Jeff/1911.
 
Thanks for the info everyone! I think I'll take a good look around for something with the 5" barrel used, such as the M27 (I have more time than money 8) ). I just prefer the looks of the shorter barrel. Those new S&W's look sweet, but I don't think I'll be able to save for that long with out getting side tracked and spending it all on something I really don't need :lol: .
 
IMHO you will crave a python until you actually have it and say to yourself: "What was all the hype about? My 686 is smoother, better balanced and more accurate!?!"
 
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