Great choice! I couldn't believe S&W re-released the PC627 UDR - and got the first one I found locally 4/10. I liked it so much, I sold an old friend to fund a 'backup' - another one! Oddly, the 1999-2000 price was MSRP $1,199 - in an Al & plastic PC case (Made in the PRC!). In 2010, it was re-introduced at $1,185 MSRP - and now is $1,049! It now comes in a US-made grey plastic case.
The revolver looks the same as the initial offering, save the IL being added. Also, the Eagle boot grips were designed for the then earlier hammer mounted fp N-frame RB's - and their radii at the upper front behind the trigger guard is different from the frame-mounted fp models. Grips for the newer designed frames fit the older ones, those for the older models may leave a gap at the upper front on newer frames. Such is the case with many of the UDR's. None of the re-releases my local shop got, including my pair, had properly fitting Eagle boots. S&W finally got me a pair that fit - and I decided they were just too small. If your set doesn't fit well, contact S&W CS - they will send you a pre-paid FEDEX ground label. I got a PC Shop grip from S&W Accessories (~$60 shipped) and liked it so well, I bought my second one a set:
My only misgiving with getting a PC627 UDR as a first revolver is simple... what is next?? How do you top that?? Congratulations.
Stainz
PS Checkout 5starfirearms.com - they have a nicely made and quite functional speedloader and loading baseplates available - they work quite well, too!
