Anyone have a S&W 627 8 Shot?

[zoid 24]

One of these days I want to get a revolver. The 627 Pro Series looks to be the best candidate so far.

I like to use all my guns some competitive form. Eight shots seems sufficient for me for steel. I

don't think I'd fair too well with much less. I think 6 is the limit for USPSA, but I don't think I'd

shoot revolver division anyways.

 

I shot a 686 and that was a lot of fun. What can you tell me about the 627?

 

Note: Pics are always nice if ya got'em

[BullzeyeNJ 104]

I can tell you they are ammo hungry. They eat 2 more rounds then their 6 round cousins

 

Seriously, never had a pro series but had an 8 shot performance center gun in 357 magnum. It was well made and had zero issues. Its a heavy revolver on a bigger frame. It will feel like you are holding a 44 magnum revolver. The moonclips are a little bit of a pain to load and unload but you get used to it.

 

Like most of my stuff, I can rarely leave well enough alone. I eventually sent it off to a revolver specialist named Mark Hartshorne. He lightened the trigger, put a longer 8" barrel with a comp on it and installed a rail for a red dot. That was a pretty cool wheelgun but everntually sold it. Never shot it.

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

The 627 is built on a larger frame than the 686 that you shot. The grips are larger, although there is a myriad of aftermarket grips available. Other than steel, ICORE would be the only competitive venue where you could fully utilize the 8-shot capacity. Both USPSA and IDPA limit revolvers to six rounds (as does ICORE Classic Division). You could use it, but you would only be allowed to load six rounds - more trouble than it's worth since it would cost a lot of time indexing the cylinder after every reload.

 

N-frames are great guns and that frame was originally used for large bore cartridges (those starting with the number "4"). The precursor to the model 27 (627 would be the stainless) was the N-frame Outdoorsman in .38/.44 HD - which was a hot-loaded .38, since the N-frame could handle the extra stress.

 

HTH

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[hd2000fxdl 422]

I can tell you they are ammo hungry. They eat 2 more rounds then their 6 round cousins

 

Seriously, never had a pro series but had an 8 shot performance center gun in 357 magnum. It was well made and had zero issues. Its a heavy revolver on a bigger frame. It will feel like you are holding a 44 magnum revolver. The moonclips are a little bit of a pain to load and unload but you get used to it.

 

Like most of my stuff, I can rarely leave well enough alone. I eventually sent it off to a revolver specialist named Mark Hartshorne. He lightened the trigger, put a longer 8" barrel with a comp on it and installed a rail for a red dot. That was a pretty cool wheelgun but everntually sold it. Never shot it.

 

You really need to post up pics of what you have, you do seem to have a heck of a nice collection of firearms.

[BullzeyeNJ 104]

Thanks. That revolver's photos may have seen the recycle bin a long time ago but I will try to dig some up.

 

I am just getting into product photography as a hobby and using my 1911's as my models. Here is one that I took of my EGW full house custom 1911. They did great work back in the day. The little known gunsmith responsible for most of that was Jim Milks. He is on his own now. This one is a dual caliber. I like being able to shoot more then one caliber out of my 1911. This one can shoot 9mm then with a barrel and spring switch shoot 9x23. A powerhouse of a round in the semi auto platform. Great ballistics. Very accurate. A manstopper with accuracy.

 

I plan to send this one out for some cosmetic work to "dress her up" and finish her off with Ionbond coating. John Harrison is the gunsmith that will do the honors. He is one of the best right now.

 

You really need to post up pics of what you have, you do seem to have a heck of a nice collection of firearms.

 

 

[Wolfy 51]

I have a 686 Pro and a Model 60 Pro if you would like to try them out.

[zoid 24]

I have a 686 Pro and a Model 60 Pro if you would like to try them out.

 

I considered the 686 Pro as well, that trigger felt Amazing. Didn't

fire the gun, just handled it at Shoreshot. I'd never turn down an

offer to shoot any gun so if you're ever there or perhaps shooting

a local match let me know.

 

My only concern with the 686 or 60 is less rounds. I probably average

around at least 8 rounds to hit all five plates in steel... on a good day.

To me it's a lot of pressure if you miss once knowing you can't miss again.

Good thing is I can use it for IDPA/USPSA without issues.

[Wolfy 51]

I understand the round count issue. I figure you get to handle two guns in the product line and make a more informed decision.