I bought a 627 Pro, the tapered lug version of the 4" 627, a few months back for $719 + s/t - great bargain. It's MSRP is just a few bucks more than the base 627 referenced, yet gains some, at least to me, significant improvements. I like the partial lug best - tapered next - then full lugs, so that's a plus. The cylinder coming dished for moonclips and having eased charge holes are a plus, as is the spring-loaded front sight. My JM PC627 V-Comp, as nice as it's trigger is, has an odd, not even supported by S&W's PC Shop, front sight - that's aggravating.
Here is the 627 Pro along with my previous 'best buy' from S&W, a 625JM from over 3.5 yr back. Both have excellent triggers, similar HiViz front sights, and 'fast grab' grips, although the 627 Pro now sports JM's grip, similar to that on the 625, just no 'JM' logo.
I put a reduced (13#) trigger return, but full strength Wolff hammer leaf in the 627 Pro. The trigger is great, yet, like my PC 627, it will 100% pop Win primed ammo as well as my usual Federals. It is a delightful gun to shoot. The 625 spoils you for moonclips, so I generally feed my 627s manually. None of my .357Ms have ever had a 'real' commercial, or homebrew, for that matter, round. I reload .357M cases mainly with .38 Special to +P levels - they are 'just plinkers' to me, ie, for fun. I have other self/home defense firearms, and .44 Magnums & .45 Colts, when I need 'emphasis'. That 627 Pro is a deal!
Stainz