627 vs. Lipsey's Mountain Gun in .357

[philoe]

With the recent announcement of another revolver that I don't need, I could use some sound advice.

I own a Mountain Gun in .41 mag. I own a 686+ in 3". So I know what I am looking at from a frame and weight standpoint if I opt for that new Mountain Gun from Lipsey's. What I have no clue about, but am very interested in, is the model 627. 8 rounds, 2.5" barrel, put out by the performance center. On paper the Mountain Gun is a little lighter with a longer barrel, but I am trying to be objective. The 627 seems like a great packing/hiking option.

The msrp on both of these are about the same. Any and all information to give me some direction in this matter would be appreciated.

 

[shoebox1.1]

I’d get the 627. I almost did but it was out of stock and ended up getting 686 2.5+

 

[nick22]

I have always been drawn to the mountain gun and the grips on those new ones look really sharp.

 

[ksh]

Allow me to offer support for both!

 

[Pat Riot]

I have a 327 Night Guard. It’s my favorite revolver.

If I were you I would read reviews on both models that you are interested in and go from there.
Interesting comments on Bud’s site:

Buy Smith Wesson PC Model 627 357 Magnum Revolver Online

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[Dan-O]

If the 627 is cut for moonclips that is an added value in my opinion

 

[UncleEd]

The Mountain Gun is a sporting/defensive model. The 627 is as I see it a purely defensive firearm.

My choice is the 627 with Plus P .38s. I don't climb mountains.

 

[Show Me]

No pictures? Dull and boring, later

 

[nick22]

Another plus for me on the mountain gun side is no Hillary hole i detest those as it's a reminder of S&W's bending of the knee to the Clintons.

 

[CraigC]

An N-frame is not going to be my EDC so I would always want a 4" barrel, or longer. MG for me.

 

[Piedmont Plinker]

Mountain Gun because I find the 627s ugly and life is too short to own an ugly revolver.

There's also an 8-round .357 Ruger Redhawk available in a few different barrel lengths.

 

[TheFrontRange]

I’m a sucker for the 627 Pro Series. I owned one several years ago and wish I’d not let it go. I prefer N-frames like that but I’m also quite interested in the latest MG offerings, particularly in .357.

 

[shoebox1.1]

I want both of these. Almost got the 627 but the store screwed me and sold it or it was bait n switch. Showed 5 in stock. “Oh that means we can get one”. That means the distributor had five.