New (to me) .357 Magnum - The Firearms Forum

august1410 · 01-23-2012, 07:33 AM

Came across this Saturday at a gun show here in NC. Always wanted one, and the deal was right. Looks like the stars and planets were aligned just right.

She's a 1964 S&W Model 27.
5 inch barrel.
Target hammer and trigger.
1/8" Patridge front sight.
1/8" adjustable rear sight.
Pinned and recessed.
Goncalo Alves target stocks.

Needless to say, I'm a little happy. When I brought it home, my wife asked me if I was going to snuggle with it when I went to sleep.

todd51 · 01-23-2012, 07:43 AM

Very nice. I think the Model 27 was the top of the heap of S&W revolvers and that five incher is a great example.

Alpo · 01-23-2012, 07:43 AM

Did you say, "Well, hell yeah!"?

savage170 · 01-23-2012, 10:36 AM

nice I'm hoping to add a 27 to mysmith collection soon

Rugermanws · 01-23-2012, 01:02 PM

I never was interested in Smith revolvers when growing up. It was always a Colt or Ruger, then I bought a Model 686 with the larger grip frame. I now have two Model 686s
in 4" and 6" and wonder why that was. I truely love these guns and prefer the .357 magnum over other calibers. I would like to find a very nice condition model 19 someday.

Rugermanws · 01-23-2012, 01:05 PM

http://www.photoshop.com/users/Tirem...09a553d8cf4796

My Twins

permafrost · 01-23-2012, 06:04 PM

The first time I fired a Model 27...instant love!!

01-23-2012, 07:33 AM	#1
august1410 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 36	New (to me) .357 Magnum Came across this Saturday at a gun show here in NC. Always wanted one, and the deal was right. Looks like the stars and planets were aligned just right. She's a 1964 S&W Model 27. 5 inch barrel. Target hammer and trigger. 1/8" Patridge front sight. 1/8" adjustable rear sight. Pinned and recessed. Goncalo Alves target stocks. Needless to say, I'm a little happy. When I brought it home, my wife asked me if I was going to snuggle with it when I went to sleep. Attached Images -->

01-23-2012, 07:43 AM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: New (to me) .357 Magnum Very nice. I think the Model 27 was the top of the heap of S&W revolvers and that five incher is a great example. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

01-23-2012, 07:43 AM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,651	Re: New (to me) .357 Magnum Did you say, "Well, hell yeah!"? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

01-23-2012, 10:36 AM	#4
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: New (to me) .357 Magnum nice I'm hoping to add a 27 to mysmith collection soon

01-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#5
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	Re: New (to me) .357 Magnum I never was interested in Smith revolvers when growing up. It was always a Colt or Ruger, then I bought a Model 686 with the larger grip frame. I now have two Model 686s in 4" and 6" and wonder why that was. I truely love these guns and prefer the .357 magnum over other calibers. I would like to find a very nice condition model 19 someday.

01-23-2012, 01:05 PM	#6
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	Re: New (to me) .357 Magnum http://www.photoshop.com/users/Tirem...09a553d8cf4796 My Twins

01-23-2012, 06:04 PM	#7
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: New (to me) .357 Magnum The first time I fired a Model 27...instant love!! __________________ Stand and Fight