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11-17-2015, 07:32 PM
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An old S&W Model 27 .357 six-inch revolver
By a series of happy events I ended up owning a mint, old blue 6-inch Model 27 S&W .357 revolver. I am again reminded why I prefer OLD Colt automatics and OLD S&W handguns. The quality, fit and finish of the old guns will not be seen again.
My M27 likes my .38 Special wadcutter target loads, the cast .357 handloads and my hot jacketed .357 loads. My first LEO handgun was a M28 S&W 4-inch when I was a Texas lawman. I still have that M28, but compared to the highly polished M27, it is obvious that extra effort was put into the M27. It is sad to realize the revolver is going off into the sunset so to speak in view of the current flock of "plastic" semi auto pistols. My Pastor advised me not to fret about old age because "it does not last too long." I find it sad the same may be said for finely fitted and finished revolvers in the 21st Century. Adam
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11-17-2015, 07:57 PM
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The 27 is a true classic. I have a 70's vintage 6 inch barrel version.
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11-17-2015, 08:59 PM
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My congrats. Old age......all in your mind........
Dan
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11-18-2015, 08:05 PM
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Good catch
Many years ago I managed to get both a 5-inch and a 6-inch Model 27 revolvers. Both are great shooters and absolutely beautiful. All the best...
Gil
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11-29-2015, 03:39 PM
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Got a deal on a Highway Patrol 28-2 from my FIL many years ago. Built like a tank and dead on accurate. I've always loved S&W anything, old or new, but agree the old school ones are better built.
Congrats on your fine revolver, Adam. Happy shooting.
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12-04-2015, 04:11 PM
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You might already know this but Pawn Shops can not give revolvers away today. Their customers, being what they are, prefer black plastic autos. So you can run across a nice revolver now and then in a shop. Trick is to look, not say a word, then come back in a month, still there, repeat for 3 months, then offer 2/3 to 1/2 the list. 9 times out of 10 you can buy it for cash.
Ed
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