S&W 627 Performance Center 8 shot 357

[Huntolive]

Had to pull the trigger AND take it home!

So I got my 627 PC 8 shot 5" yesterday, and man is it Sweeet!
The DA trigger is as nice as my LCR and SA is much better than the SRH.
It is just a much finer gun, and I am dizzy to spend 2 hours shooting it this wknd. Thanks 4 all ya'lls advice and humor

 

[Dan-O]

I just got one myself. The action is scary good. Prefer the wood grips.

 

[stinger 327]

What are the disadvantages of the 8 shot revolver over the 7 shot or the traditional 6 shot revolver?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...Id=764965&catentryId=764970&catentryId=765502

 

[B!ngoFuelUSN]

The 8-shot revolvers are built on the S&W N-Frame architecture. The N's are excellent but they are bulkier, heavier and harder to conceal if that's your interest. They also have a slightly longer reach to the trigger due to their size. The 6 or 7 shot revolvers are based on the L-Frame designs which are a bit more modest in girth, bulk and trigger reach.
Both are very well built and great shooters. Especially the ones that come out of the Performance Center.
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[Stainz]

About the DA pull in S&W revolvers... it's the result of a stronger hammer spring. It's not to make you think before you pull the trigger - it's added hammer strike will ensure that the primer goes off even in a less than pristine firearm. I leave my CCW springs alone, but have changed my others to Wolff reduced power springs, as my reloads all use Federal primers - and have had no ftf's due to insufficient fp hit. My only 'dud' has been the two rounds I didn't put powder in!

I loved my first JM 5" PC627 V-Comp - best trigger I ever had in a handgun - that was a fine example of the PC Shop's work. Horrible front sight - and no replacement HiViz front sights would fit. I bought the first 4" 627 Pro I found locally (5/08 - $719). It displaced the V-Comp! It was like my early 625JM, the first of the 'Pro' series, in that it's tool-less front sight replacement actually required the same height HiViz sight. That, and it's VG+ stock DA trigger made it a winner - for nearly two years - until S&W ruined the used market on the UDR 2 5/8" PC627 by re-releasing them. My first one, bought 4/10 for $949, was followed six months later by a second one ($889), funded by the sale of my 5" JM PC627 V-Comp. I love the UDR! The second one was left stock as a night table HD firearm, while the re-sprung first purchase is a fun gun. I love their big red ramp - it's far easier to see in dim light than both a HiViz and my Tritium Night Sight (Governor & 3" 60 Pro came with them!). The first UDR came with it's front sight to one edge of the dovetail while both came with equally poorly-fitted Eagle wood grips, which I replaced anyway with some PC shop grips (See below!). My favorite S&W has to be my first - a 4" 625MG in .45 Colt - but the UDR is a close second.



Stainz

 

[stinger 327]

About the DA pull in S&W revolvers... it's the result of a stronger hammer spring. It's not to make you think before you pull the trigger - it's added hammer strike will ensure that the primer goes off even in a less than pristine firearm. I leave my CCW springs alone, but have changed my others to Wolff reduced power springs, as my reloads all use Federal primers - and have had no ftf's due to insufficient fp hit. My only 'dud' has been the two rounds I didn't put powder in!

I loved my first JM 5" PC627 V-Comp - best trigger I ever had in a handgun - that was a fine example of the PC Shop's work. Horrible front sight - and no replacement HiViz front sights would fit. I bought the first 4" 627 Pro I found locally (5/08 - $719). It displaced the V-Comp! It was like my early 625JM, the first of the 'Pro' series, in that it's tool-less front sight replacement actually required the same height HiViz sight. That, and it's VG+ stock DA trigger made it a winner - for nearly two years - until S&W ruined the used market on the UDR 2 5/8" PC627 by re-releasing them. My first one, bought 4/10 for $949, was followed six months later by a second one ($889), funded by the sale of my 5" JM PC627 V-Comp. I love the UDR! The second one was left stock as a night table HD firearm, while the re-sprung first purchase is a fun gun. I love their big red ramp - it's far easier to see in dim light than both a HiViz and my Tritium Night Sight (Governor & 3" 60 Pro came with them!). The first UDR came with it's front sight to one edge of the dovetail while both came with equally poorly-fitted Eagle wood grips, which I replaced anyway with some PC shop grips (See below!). My favorite S&W has to be my first - a 4" 625MG in .45 Colt - but the UDR is a close second.

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Stainz

On the 627 what is the purpose of having that extra metal that runs from under the extractor to the front of barrel?
Is that an 8 shot speed loader?

 

[boricua9mm]

About the DA pull in S&W revolvers... it's the result of a stronger hammer spring. It's not to make you think before you pull the trigger - it's added hammer strike will ensure that the primer goes off even in a less than pristine firearm. I leave my CCW springs alone, but have changed my others to Wolff reduced power springs, as my reloads all use Federal primers - and have had no ftf's due to insufficient fp hit. My only 'dud' has been the two rounds I didn't put powder in!

It has been my findings that it's not just the hammer spring that is responsible for a heavy pull weight, but also the rebound spring that plays a huge role in the trigger pull.

I have switched over to a lighter rebound spring on all of my S&Ws and the results have been DA and SA trigger that were both drastically improved. My reason for doing this is precisely because I do not want to risk a light primer hit. With the rebound spring, the main concern is making sure that the trigger resets reliably and that you, as the shooter, are not capable of outrunning the trigger reset. I use the 13lb rebound springs and I have bnot had any troubles with resets, nor am I able to outrun them. Lots of people like to use Miculek as an example of not messing with the springs, but if you've ever met the man, you'd notice that he has fingers the size of bratwursts, and for a man with his hand strength and speed, he needs heavier springs so that the gun can keep up with him.

I think the hammer spring swaps are often done because they are easier. It has been my experience that the rebound spring swap is the more wise of the two.

YMMV...

 

[Stainz]

"On the 627 what is the purpose of having that extra metal that runs from under the extractor to the front of barrel?
Is that an 8 shot speed loader? "

Are you speaking of the protective shroud around the ejector rod?

Yes, that is a machined Al loading base and speedloader, made by 5starfirearms.com. It'll load anything in .38 or .357M, just make sure they are near the same OAL. The Ranch Products blued steel 8x moonclips are picky, but Starline and Remington cases fit fine.

Stainz

 

[50cal]

Are you speaking of the protective shroud around the ejector rod?

Stainz

He's talking about the extra steel spanning the area below the barrel in front of the ejector. A feature that IMO serves only a visual benefit. Others may argue it dampens the barrel, adds strength/integrity and puts a little extra weight up front to counter recoil rise and improve follow-up shot accuracy.

 

[stinger 327]

He's talking about the extra steel spanning the area below the barrel in front of the ejector. A feature that IMO serves only a visual benefit. Others may argue it dampens the barrel, adds strength/integrity and puts a little extra weight up front to counter recoil rise and improve follow-up shot accuracy.

Yes that's it.