S&W 627 8 shot
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I have handled 3 of them, and shot one.
You will not be disappointed.
It is an N frame Smith, and therefore it is NOT what I would call a small handgun.But it can be concealed well in good leather.
The one I shot at the range last week had a real smooth action, and was more accurate than I am. With full power ammo, the large frame absorbs recoil, and left my hand fresh after firing, with no "after sting".
The 8 round moon clips make for a VERY fast reload. Although they are NOT available everywhere. I'd suggest buying a couple dozen of them and a good de-mooning tool.
If you'd like more info, I can give your e-mail address to a buddy of mine who owns one........
You will not be disappointed.
It is an N frame Smith, and therefore it is NOT what I would call a small handgun.But it can be concealed well in good leather.
The one I shot at the range last week had a real smooth action, and was more accurate than I am. With full power ammo, the large frame absorbs recoil, and left my hand fresh after firing, with no "after sting".
The 8 round moon clips make for a VERY fast reload. Although they are NOT available everywhere. I'd suggest buying a couple dozen of them and a good de-mooning tool.
If you'd like more info, I can give your e-mail address to a buddy of mine who owns one........
Guy B. Meredith
New member
Bennett,
I have been shooting the 5" version V-Comp, called the "Jerry" gun by ICORE members as it is the one he used to create a world record with 8 shots nicely grouped at 5 yds in 1 (one) second.
This and the taper barrel 627 are very popular with competitors doing 8 shot and widely used as the basis for open class revolvers.
The action is pure silk. It is an N frame, though, and something like 43 oz. I didn't really realize what this meant until I got an M66. I went wild over the M66's comparative manuverability. On the other hand after some grueling workouts at 15 yds with the M66 I picked up the 627 and it seemed like going from walking to cruising in a Mercedes. Just seemed to require no effort.
.357 magnums in the 627 feel almost benign. Easier than hot .38 spl in the M66.
I have been shooting the 5" version V-Comp, called the "Jerry" gun by ICORE members as it is the one he used to create a world record with 8 shots nicely grouped at 5 yds in 1 (one) second.
This and the taper barrel 627 are very popular with competitors doing 8 shot and widely used as the basis for open class revolvers.
The action is pure silk. It is an N frame, though, and something like 43 oz. I didn't really realize what this meant until I got an M66. I went wild over the M66's comparative manuverability. On the other hand after some grueling workouts at 15 yds with the M66 I picked up the 627 and it seemed like going from walking to cruising in a Mercedes. Just seemed to require no effort.
.357 magnums in the 627 feel almost benign. Easier than hot .38 spl in the M66.
TK Custom at www.moonclips.com does 8-shot moonclips and sells a demooner tool (you can actually make a good one yourself out of a golf club handle). The clips are sized specifically for Federal brass; put anything else in 'em and the rounds flop around and won't line up to load. Make sure the chambers are chamfered.
Got one a couple of weeks ago
Extremely nice revolver (my first, the others were semiautos). I've got small hands so I'm having a little trouble gripping the gun properly. I found the 357 rounds far easier to shoot than the 38sp with the compensator in place. Wonderful gun (3"V-comp), thinking maybe I should try the smaller L-frame Performance center gun next (681?).
Extremely nice revolver (my first, the others were semiautos). I've got small hands so I'm having a little trouble gripping the gun properly. I found the 357 rounds far easier to shoot than the 38sp with the compensator in place. Wonderful gun (3"V-comp), thinking maybe I should try the smaller L-frame Performance center gun next (681?).
Guy B. Meredith
New member
Hard Ball,
I don't believe S&W sells direct. From what I understand all or most PC items are on contract to distributors that can sign up for a minimum run of 300. Of course that was with the previous owner and things might have changed. One of the 627s is now in general production, I believe.
Last I heard the PC 627s were in the $1000 range, but available through friendly dealers in the $750 range.
My PC 627 V-Comp 5" was $20 coutesy of a raffle S&W donated to at an International Revolver Championship match at which I was an observer.
You might try attending a couple of IRCs as S&W has been putting upwards of 25 guns on the prize table and raffling off up to four PC 627s. Next match is probably June of 2003 in Morro Bay, CA.
I don't believe S&W sells direct. From what I understand all or most PC items are on contract to distributors that can sign up for a minimum run of 300. Of course that was with the previous owner and things might have changed. One of the 627s is now in general production, I believe.
Last I heard the PC 627s were in the $1000 range, but available through friendly dealers in the $750 range.
My PC 627 V-Comp 5" was $20 coutesy of a raffle S&W donated to at an International Revolver Championship match at which I was an observer.
You might try attending a couple of IRCs as S&W has been putting upwards of 25 guns on the prize table and raffling off up to four PC 627s. Next match is probably June of 2003 in Morro Bay, CA.On a hunch, I checked these against the dreaded California "what's NOT a junk gun and hence legal to sell" list.
Turns out the 5" version IS legal! Whoa, cool. And apparantly, the way the test was done and the law was written, both comp and non-comp versions fall under the same entry...a screw-on comp isn't enough to make it a "different required test gun". This means you can buy one on www.gunbroker.com or www.auctionarms.com and have it shipped to your FFL.
We're still screwed on the 3" V-Comp and 2.5" versions
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The list is at:
http://justice.hdcdojnet.state.ca.us/safeguns/safeguns_new.taf
Turns out the 5" version IS legal! Whoa, cool. And apparantly, the way the test was done and the law was written, both comp and non-comp versions fall under the same entry...a screw-on comp isn't enough to make it a "different required test gun". This means you can buy one on www.gunbroker.com or www.auctionarms.com and have it shipped to your FFL.
We're still screwed on the 3" V-Comp and 2.5" versions
.The list is at:
http://justice.hdcdojnet.state.ca.us/safeguns/safeguns_new.taf
Kalvan: If I might ask, do you recall the particular model name of those hogue grips. I spoke to someone a Pachmayr and was going to talk to hogue to see what kind of small slender grips they have for an N-frame gun....the search goes on.
RWAmos: I just started going to the gun shows and picked up what I liked. The HK USPc 9mm fit the hand ok but has a blocky grip (thinking about trading it for something else). P7M8 is a nice fit for me, and the 1911 also works for me. Note, the P7M8 and 1911 are single stack (excluding paraordinance, etc.). Some people have recommended the Browning Hi-Power, but in my hands the grip was good but slightly chunky (I have size 7 hands).
RWAmos: I just started going to the gun shows and picked up what I liked. The HK USPc 9mm fit the hand ok but has a blocky grip (thinking about trading it for something else). P7M8 is a nice fit for me, and the 1911 also works for me. Note, the P7M8 and 1911 are single stack (excluding paraordinance, etc.). Some people have recommended the Browning Hi-Power, but in my hands the grip was good but slightly chunky (I have size 7 hands).
The short barrel PC 627 is wonderful. Hogue full-size wooden grips are a great addition. Eagle and Spegel grips for CCW are also available. $700 to $800 is a typical street price. Call Green Top Sporting Goods in Richmond VA to check if they have any of these revolvers left...804-550-2188.
Tman: Apparently they are not Hogues. I think they are from Badger Custom Grips. They look like the upper left ("ebony") of the bottom three pictures on that page. But on hers the grip screw goes through both panels (maybe hers is an earlier version). They're not so much slim from side to side as tapered at the bottom and hooked forward toward the trigger guard. If you're getting the snubby and want it for concealed carry the boot grips may work for you. Nice thing about the smooth wood grips is that when you go to draw if you're a little off it seems to slip into place by the time you're up for your first shot. The rubber grips do not seem to work that way.
Guy B. Meredith
New member
MR.G,
Interesting price. I was told that the dealer cost for the 5" models at least is around $620.
Interesting price. I was told that the dealer cost for the 5" models at least is around $620.