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Offline dougk

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oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« on: July 06, 2011, 06:32:25 AM »
Which one would you go with given they are about the same price (~$800)

27-2


or

27-7 Performance Center



thanks


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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2011, 02:33:40 AM »
The 27-7.
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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2011, 02:57:18 AM »
For me, the answer is always buy the older S&W.  I am not a fan of nickel plating but the 27-2 is the standard by which all newer are judged.  I had a 27-2, blued, 6" with Patridge sights and really liked the way it handled and shot.  Since then, I have lost interest in the 357 Magnum cartridge (actually all magnums) and sold the revovler to someone who needed it.  The 27-2 is a fine piece and never a bad choice.
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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2011, 03:28:51 AM »
I have owned quite a few large frame Smith's, including a couple recent models.  I would pick the 27-7.  The pinned barrel, and counter-sunk chambers of the 27-2 really mean nothing as to performance and reliability.  My experience with the newer Smith's is that they seem to be more accurate and better machined then the 27 / 29 dash 2 guns.  Some don't like the MIM hammer and trigger used on the newer guns, but I note in the picture that the 27-7 gun in question is a PC gun, and uses the case hardened parts.  Also, the 27-7 should be covered with Smith's life time warranty.  Now if you are more into collecting classic S&W's, then the 27-2 would be the obvious choice.  They both are nice guns.
 
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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2011, 11:57:21 PM »
I agree with Strawhat. Normally I'd go with the older gun, but I just don't like nickel.
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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2011, 02:28:40 AM »
Guys

thanks it was a tough decision.  I ended up with the 27-2 which I found for alot less than the 27-2.

Pictures are attached.

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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2011, 01:41:44 PM »
I like the grips! (Actually, I like the whole gun, but especially the grips.) Congratulations.

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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2011, 07:20:05 PM »
It looks good..:)
 
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Re: oh the decisions: S&W 27-2 or 27-7
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2011, 02:50:37 PM »
I recently acquired a cherry 27-2 with a 5" barrel. Liked it so much, I had to have the 29-2 to go with it. Fit, finish and workmanship are simply out of this world!
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