Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 3, 2014 We all like to personalize our guns with the goal usually being aesthetics or function or both. I recently acquired a S&W 627-4 PC that is chambered in .38 Super. I intend to use this under the new USPSA revolver rules that allow 8-shot revolvers (to be scored Minor). I posted some pictures on the forum of the gun in the "as received" condition, I'll repeat that here... Here are the after pics... The differences are: Hogue Big Butt rubber/wood, finger-groove grips California Competition Works extended cylinder release Comp changed out for muzzle cap Dawson .100" front fiber optic sight LPA rear target sight I like the rear sight so much that I am changing to it on two of my other revolvers that I use in IDPA. Don't forget Shongum on 2/1 and the revolver extravaganza. See you there. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePants 58 Posted January 3, 2014 Hot damn. That looks like a beast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,635 Posted January 3, 2014 I am not really a revo guy, but that is nice! Well done PB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted January 3, 2014 Looks sweet! I think the only problem you might have is learning to count to 8, lol! Good luck with her Bob! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 3, 2014 Looks sweet! I think the only problem you might have is learning to count to 8, lol! Good luck with her Bob! Dave You're right. I am so conditioned to think in groups of 6 shots that I'll probably reload after 6 and dump 2 live rounds on the ground. At least I don't have to take off my shoes to count that high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DargZ 5 Posted January 3, 2014 Nice work Bob. I look forward to seeing you use in Shongum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted January 3, 2014 Let's hope there's no issue with firing like you had on one of your last revolvers. It's going to take a wee bit longer to cycle through those expended rounds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickC 23 Posted January 3, 2014 Very nice Bob! Love that cylinder. My only issue is that it's too clean. Go shoot that thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennj 215 Posted January 4, 2014 Very nice, indeed! I especially like the grips over the previous ones and the extended release looks like it gives you much quicker access. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted January 4, 2014 Bobby, LPA vs Weigand - GO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 4, 2014 Bobby, LPA vs Weigand - GO! Weigand simply replaces the blade. If not done properly the blade will be loose. Since it is a blade replacement only, you are still using the adjustability mechanism of the OE sight, which, IMHO, is not the greatest. The blade is aluminum - not steel, so somewhat vulnerable. All that being said, I intend to keep my Weigand blade on my 625-8. The LPA sight is all steel. The adjustments are more positive than the OE sights. The quality is there - fits the gun precisely. I like it so much I just ordered two more for my IDPA guns (646 & 586). HTH Adios, Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoid 24 Posted January 4, 2014 We all like to personalize our guns with the goal usually being aesthetics or function or both. I recently acquired a S&W 627-4 PC that is chambered in .38 Super. I intend to use this under the new USPSA revolver rules that allow 8-shot revolvers (to be scored Minor). I posted some pictures on the forum of the gun in the "as received" condition, I'll repeat that here... Here are the after pics... The differences are: Hogue Big Butt rubber/wood, finger-groove grips California Competition Works extended cylinder release Comp changed out for muzzle cap Dawson .100" front fiber optic sight LPA rear target sight I like the rear sight so much that I am changing to it on two of my other revolvers that I use in IDPA. Don't forget Shongum on 2/1 and the revolver extravaganza. See you there. Adios, Pizza Bob Did you take the comp out so you wouldn't be put in an 'Open' division? Looks great. Probably shoots awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 4, 2014 Did you take the comp out so you wouldn't be put in an 'Open' division? Looks great. Probably shoots awesome. Exactly. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennj 215 Posted January 5, 2014 So how long will it be before there's a model 69 in your ever expanding stable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted January 5, 2014 So how long will it be before there's a model 69 in your ever expanding stable? giggity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted January 5, 2014 Bob that hammer Bobby! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 5, 2014 Very nice Bob.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 5, 2014 So how long will it be before there's a model 69 in your ever expanding stable?I've got no interest in a 5 shot .44 Magnum. Can't think of a use for such a gun. For SD, a 696 would be a better choice. If you're hunting, you really aren't constrained by size or weight, so you are better off with a 6 shot, larger gun. So what possible purpose does a 5 shot, medium frame, .44 Magnum have? Adios, Pizza Bob @tony357 - Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted January 5, 2014 Another beauty bob! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Alpha 6 Posted January 5, 2014 no moon clip cuts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 5, 2014 no moon clip cuts? Mike, You've been shooting bottom-feeders too long. LOL. Being a semi-rimmed cartridge (essentially rimless), you need moon clips so that you can positively headspace the cartridges and eject the empties. I think you must be looking for the rebate that leaves a rim around the outside circumference of the cylinder. This would only be present if the gun was chambered for a rimmed cartridge and you wanted the capability of shooting it with or without moon clips. Since this is chambered for .38 Super the back of the cylinder is flush - just as it is on a 625 chambered in .45 ACP. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Alpha 6 Posted January 5, 2014 Mike, You've been shooting bottom-feeders too long. LOL. Being a semi-rimmed cartridge (essentially rimless), you need moon clips so that you can positively headspace the cartridges and eject the empties. I think you must be looking for the rebate that leaves a rim around the outside circumference of the cylinder. This would only be present if the gun was chambered for a rimmed cartridge and you wanted the capability of shooting it with or without moon clips. Since this is chambered for .38 Super the back of the cylinder is flush - just as it is on a 625 chambered in .45 ACP. Adios, Pizza Bob LOL, not sure what I was thinking. If you need super brass, let me know. I have new starline brass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 5, 2014 LOL, not sure what I was thinking. If you need super brass, let me know. I have new starline brass Thanks, Mike, I appreciate the offer, but I haven't reloaded since 1991. Moved into a new house and never set-up my reloading equipment - someday I'll start up again, although my presses will be antiques. See you at Shongum - bring a wheelie. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites