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Old 09-07-2012, 07:32 AM   #1
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Default I finally got myself an 8-shot 357!!

This was one of my grail guns!

5" Barrel S&W 8-shot 357 mangum model 627 Performance Center







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Old 09-07-2012, 07:36 AM   #2
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Nice piece, Bet it shoots great too.
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Old 09-07-2012, 07:38 AM   #3
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That is pretty!
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Old 09-07-2012, 08:27 AM   #4
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Nice piece, Bet it shoots great too.
I haven't gotten the chance to shoot her yet, but I am chomping at the bit!
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Old 09-07-2012, 08:27 AM   #5
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That is a beautiful gun, and eight rounds to boot! I have about the same invested in my Jim Clark Custom .45.
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She is an absolute beauty!
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Old 09-07-2012, 09:35 AM   #7
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Luv 'dem PC's
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Old 09-07-2012, 09:42 AM   #8
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One FINE looking Smith & Wesson!
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Old 09-07-2012, 09:57 AM   #9
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Nice! I didn't know they made an 8-shot in .357.
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:09 AM   #10
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dang, there's another gun I need now... she's a beauty

don't forget some speed strips and safariland speedloaders!
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You know, I spend all of my money on 1911s but that makes me want one of those......hmmm
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:24 AM   #12
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Rut-Ro Dan.........
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:50 AM   #13
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Man, that is wicked. Didn't know there's one. Now I want one ya friggin teaser.
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Old 09-07-2012, 12:40 PM   #14
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hey, did the pistol come with a S&W screwdriver? just curious if they still come with their new pistols
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That is one sweet wheel gun. I just may have to do some shopping around now.
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Old 09-07-2012, 01:28 PM   #16
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hey, did the pistol come with a S&W screwdriver? just curious if they still come with their new pistols
It actually did, and 2 sets of grips, and 3 moonclips.
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Default Re: I finally got myself an 8-shot 357!!

I looked this revolver up at my suppliers and they show it with thinner wood (combat) grips than what yours has. I like your grips better.
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Old 09-07-2012, 01:35 PM   #18
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Default Re: I finally got myself an 8-shot 357!!

It came with the grips you pictured and a set of Rubber Hogue conversion grips. But I am a revolver addict with about 60 revolvers; so, I have boxes of grips, holsters, speed loaders, etc!!

I prefer wood grips but the round butt grips that were on it looked odd with the 5" barrel, so I put on some Round to Square Altamont Conversion grips. Those are the ones in the photo.
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Thats what I thought. Either that or I thought they may have shipped some earlier with those grips. I prefer your grips for sure. I will bet thats gonna be a shooter.
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nice gun, I want one!
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Drooling over that one! Love the grips too; I haven't got to fire one yet, just fondled. One of the best lookin wheel guns ever produced IMO. Nice buy
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:44 PM   #22
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That is a must have gun. I have shot those and they point nice for me. They fit my hand and just feel good. I like the grips and that is a nice home protection piece IMO. And a nice rabbit gun.
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Old 09-08-2012, 07:09 AM   #23
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Thanks guys! I already have four 5 star speed loaders, a range block, and a S&W PC holster on the way.

Here are the loaders and the holster:


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Real nice set up. I wouldnt mind one myself....I am not crazy about the retention strap on the holster, but I do like that style of holster....
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