N-Frame .357 Magnum S&W Revolvers!

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DennisE

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I've had my 8-shot 5" PC 627 long enough now to put close to a 1000 rounds through it. It is truely an awesome handgun. Were/are other older S&W .357 Magnums this amazing, or is the 627 just so darn fine because its a PC product? :) Thanks, Dennis
 
Smiths are just that darned good. I've got a 1917 that blows minds, of course it's .45 ACP on moon clips, but it's still doing it's job in the most fantstic way. My 28 is another one that just won't quit or let me down. It was a Cop carry gun for 20 yrs, and I've already lost track of how many rounds have gone down range. And none of mine are PC's.
 
S&W introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935. These original guns were semi-custom with many options and came with registration numbers assigned to the buyers. These guns are thus call "Registered Magnums." Smith sold about 6,000 of these and many went to police departments. If you want to buy one today bring lots of cash.

S&W dropped the registration around 1938 or 39 and these "Pre-War Magnums" bring a little less tham the RMs even though there are fewer of them.

Post war .357s are generally called "Pre-27s" until 1957 when the model numbers were designated. The 27 was made 1957-1961, the 27-1 from 1961-1962, and the 27-2 from 1962 - 1981. The engineering numbering continued until present but I lost track. My newest 27 was made in the mid 1970s.

Here's a Pre-27 from 1951.

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I just have this early no dash M28. Finish was rusted and pitted beyond extensive polishing, so it was beadblasted and matte blued.

Makes for a great knock around gun. Mechanically, it's tops.

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I just have this early no dash M28. Finish was rusted and pitted beyond extensive polishing, so it was beadblasted and matte blued.
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I had one of those too! A P&R, "no-dash" M28. It needed a tune-up for some mechanical issues. So I sent it back to S&W. They did the basic revolver tune-up for $50. Then I had them mail it on to APW in FL. They did a brushed chrome finish with it. It ended up looking very, very nice. It looks so much like a stainless steel finish that I took a photo of it with my M63 and M640. So you can compare the factory stainless with the "new 628" which I shoot a lot now! Totally satisfied. Need to find some more "beater" Smiths!

Gregg

http://www.apwcogan.com/Refinishing.htm

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+1 on the S&W N frame revolvers. Bought my first one in 1970, an M28 Highway Patrolman (.357) with 6" barrel (basically same as M27 but with matte finish). Used it for 20 years with no problems. In 1990 switched over to .44 with M29 and then added several more M629's. The M629 Classic (.44 Mag) in 5" or 6" barrel is my ultimate revolver. Bigger than .44 is NOT better for me. YMMV

Good shooting and be safe.
LB
 
Model 27's and 28's have been one of my long term favorites to carry in the woods and shoot. I just picked up a very nice 27-5 that shoots very well in single action - and in general I think the S&W's in single action have very nice triggers and that's why they shoot so well.

I'm tempted to pick up one or two more and put them away.
 
S&W-N-Frames

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I curently have 2 -N-Frame S&W's in .357. The Nickel model is a 27-2 1975 Circa. The Model 28-2 is a 1970 Model. They both shoot superior and are one's that can not be KILLED. The actions are iron clad and the revolver has the best balance of any revolver's I have owned. I also feel that ALL Earlier S&W revolver's were from a time frame when S&W still HAD many FINE gunsmith's that assembled and worked on ALL there revolver's not just the P.C. Models. This is one reason why they have such smooth actions and back then they did not have Stamped roughly finished parts nor "people" that did not CARE about there work or future reputation. Like everything else today, PRODUCTION is KEY over quality, and I tend to believe NUMBERS mean more than quality..LOOK for older you cant go wrong..Hammer IT

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And, if you get the chance- some of the old L frames aren't bad either. If one can be found, a 520 is a sure dandy- especially if you like fixed sights.
 
Older Smith N-frames are not worth you time and effort - stick with the new stuff.
When you come accross an oldie, just walk by......................... and send me an email where it is!! ;)
(my latest find -- a 1975 28-2 LNIB is on its way to me, and I can't wait!! :D )
 
Hello 1096
I BELIEVE the thread was asking about this Model..? HammerIt.
/CAPTION/-N-Frame .357 Magnum S&W Revolvers!- /CAPTION
 
Love my N frame

I've been shooting my N frame 6" Mod 28-2 for over 30 years and it has never failed. I've carried it on my hip,inside my pants and even in a shoulder holster. I hope to find a 4" in good shape someday.
 
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