At last - M27 range report .....


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P95Carry
March 1, 2003, 03:00 PM
Well, since I got the gun ....

http://www.acbsystems.com/pn_img/m27_03_400c.jpg

about 3 weeks ago or more .... no time or even the weather to get to the range ...... but today, despite near a foot of snow still on ground, decided to go ''paddle'' thru the snow at the range regardless, tho still short on time. At least it was warmer.

Only put 18 rnds thru and this was split between my fairly hot .357 loads (14 grns Vit N110 behind a cast gas check Lyman 158 SWC) and what I choose to call my P++ 38 loads (8.5grns Blue Dot behind same bullet .. 158 SWC gas check).

First couple of shots were to left in white .. adjusted sights generously and then got into black. One or two other shots went into white but, this was as much as anything due to that frustrating tendency for glasses to steam up in the corner, just as you are ready to release.... screwing up sight picture. So, there are 12 shots in the black and then some patched holes in the white. This was shot at 25 yds incidentally.

Interestingly, at this distance, the two loads have very similar POI .... and the hot 38 load is actually very comfortable compared with the slightly more ''brutal'' hottish .357 loads. I was reasonably satisfied with the results.


http://www.acbsystems.com/pn_img/m27_target_s.jpg

edited to change pic URL's .. server probs!

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Standing Wolf
March 1, 2003, 09:49 PM
Well done!

Tom C.
March 1, 2003, 11:14 PM
My first handgun was a 6" Model 27 30 yrs. ago. I still have it and it still shoots very nicely. Enjoy.

P95Carry
March 1, 2003, 11:18 PM
My first M27 5" ''went'' Tom, a few years back ... this replacement I intend to keep .... it'll help pay my funeral expenses!!!:D

Kahr carrier
March 2, 2003, 08:08 AM
Nice range report.:D That Model 27 looks sweet in the presentation case and it looks like you have all the accessories that came with it and they look mint. Nice find Congrats.:D

Tom C.
March 3, 2003, 07:21 AM
I sent my Model 25-2 to S&W for an action job. It now has a narrow, smooth trigger. I am tempted to do the same for the Model 27. The action on the 27 is very nice, but I would like to get rid of the trigger grooves.
I don't get rid of much. Some may actually be increasing in value. Will make a nice nest egg for my family after I am gone.

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