[wditto]

what can one get in .357 (or 38 +P) in revolver hi-cap cylinders?
thanks

[Bad Penny 03]

Google friend...Google

[mesinge2]

2 inch 8-shot .357/.38

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=14810&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

2 1/2 inch 8-shot .357/.38

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=67969&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

4 inch 8-shot .357/.38

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=65225&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

5 inch 8-shot .357/.38

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=51525&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

[cerberus65]

Models 327 and 627 (N frames) give you 8 shots.

[mesinge2]

Yup, I forgot the 627, these aren't lightweight but they control recoil of hot .357s much better than the Scandium ones.
.357 Corbons are punishing on the scandium 2 inch model.


http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&pageSize=10&published=1&beginIndex=0&resultType=2&attributeName1=Model&attributeValue1=627&attributeValueType1=STRING&attributeValueOperator1=EQUAL&isFirearm=Y

[gunnutery]

I DO have to ask, what is the deal with S&W's prices??? $1,100+ for a revolver? Otherwise good looking guns.

[mesinge2]

The prices are the results of quality, hand fitting, quality gunsmithing, R & D, and in my opinion the name Smith & Wesson adds a little to the price all on its own.

[Cocked & Locked]

How a bout a 627-PC...8-rounds of .357 magnum

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/6259637/366701644.jpg

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/6259637/366701640.jpg

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/6259637/373123801.jpg

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/6259637/373123796.jpg

[TheBandit]

I have the 2" 327 linked above. It's a good shooter and groups okay for a 2" bbl.

Don't get caught up on the "Scandium" frame idea. It's just a marketing scheme to sell aluminum framed revolvers. The scandium does make the aluminum stronger but it's a very small percentage(less than 1%) of the alloy. But, Sc is fairly costly because not very much is produced each year, so it adds onto the cost of the gun.

[watchtower7]

Is the 627 2" steel still being made? I can't find the link on the S&W website

[ArchAngelCD]

Cocked & Locked,
You shouldn't post more than 1 picture of that beautiful revolver at one time. I just can't take more than one pic... lol

BTW, where did you get a 8 round speed strip?

[earlthegoat2]

BTW, where did you get a 8 round speed strip?

Tuff products.

http://www.tuffproducts.com/home.php?cat=265

[Stainz]

Here are two extremes of the 627 - my 5" Jerry Miculek PC 627 V-Comp (top) and my current production 4" 627 Pro, SKU #178014 MSRP $1,059. Don't let the MSRP scare you, although it's probably too late for that, but the lowest priced medium frame .357M they make, the 4" 620, is MSRP $893 - 'only' $166 less. Also, their best selling revolver, the Airweight .38 642, has an MSRP of $600 now. Of course, store prices are lower - I saw a 627 Pro in my pusher's display case for <$800 - and that's a lot of 'extras' for that.

http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u307/Stainz_2007/IMG_3339.jpg

I was offered $1,000 - $1,100 recently for that PC 627 - more than it sold for new - and wouldn't take it. The 4" 627 Pro will be here when it is gone, however... great revolver. Points better, too - and that easily changed sight is a boon.

Stainz

[danbrew]

The prices are the results of quality, hand fitting, quality gunsmithing, R & D, and in my opinion the name Smith & Wesson adds a little to the price all on its own.

Yeah, agreed on the name. The rest though? Not so sure any more. I've seen way too many crappy guns come out of S&W in the last few years (two myself) that had to go right back to Smith & Wesson because they went click when you expected them to go bang.

I have real mixed feelings here - I'm a recent revolver snob and have collected a dozen new S&W revolvers over the last year and there remains much to be said about quality control coming out of S&W these days.

My $0.02.

[Stainz]

Of course, if you want capacity in a revolver - a mere K-frame gives you a ten-holer. Of course, it's only appropriate for protection from hordes of feral ferrets... probably not even appropriate for Zombie ferrets. Here is my hedge on the ever-skyrocketing prices and diminishing supply of primers, etc... a 4" 10-shooter 617, DS-10 speedloader and loading block, and some still affordable, when you find them, .22 LRs:

http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u307/Stainz_2007/IMG_3530.jpg

Stainz

[wditto]

thanks guys, great ideas -
say Stainz, I would love to relieve you of the grief of having to shoot the little anemic 10-shooter - ha - great looking gun - actually, I would gladly depend on a .22 10 shot for defense....

[Stainz]

My last new S&W was that 617. I waited nearly too late to buy it. It is a blast! I've had everything from .32 H&RM SP101 to .454 SRH in DA revolvers - SA from .22 LR to .45 Colt. They were all fun... but the 617 is F U N !! Had I bought it first, I'd likely still be shooting it like I am - smiles and all. My carpal tunnel problems would likely be better, too, without those big boomers.

I did buy another revolver - just last week. It's a new 5" 63 (8-shot J-frame) a good friend bought late last fall. I was with him then - and the only time he shot it last winter. I called him to check on him everyday - until my wife and I left town for a few days. He passed away at home while we were out of town - and no one knows exactly when - probably two days before his brother found him. I bought his 63 as part of his estate from his brother. I'd rather have the friend, but I will shoot and enjoy the 63.

I'll try to take a photo of my 63 and post it with the 617. It weighs ~11 oz less - and came with a smaller UM's Combat grip (I put a slightly larger Hoque squared monogrip on it - feels better!). The lockwork will never be as 'slick' as the 617, which, in turn, is not up to the centerfire cartridge revolver standards as it takes more to set off a rimfire. Sadly, both revolvers are dear, the 4"/6" 617, SKU 160584/160578 MSRP $916, runs $669 locally. The 5" 63, SKU 162450 MSRP $845, runs $609 locally, which is what I paid for my 617 a year back. If I had known how much fun it would be, I'd have traded/sold stuff to get one years ago - either one. Think about it... seriously.

Stainz

[Dimis]

never let MSRP scare you 99% of the time you can find one alot cheaper

dealers usualy try and pass on some savings to us and most of the MSRPs arent reached

oh and every smith ive ever fired was worth the price (mostly older prelock models)

[ArchAngelCD]

Thank you earlthegoat2... :)