S & W 627 pro series vs performance center

[Shrinkmd]

Dumb question, but just to be sure:

The 627 Pro takes moonclips as well as just feeding them in the old fashioned way, correct? I'm referring to Model 163357

And for range purposes, would you prefer it over a standard 686. For keeping in the nightstand, I'd certainly want the extra two rounds. But otherwise, if you are happy with your 686 4", what else does this revolver offer (besides having another gun, that is. As compared to getting another caliber, etc)

 

[9mmepiphany]

if i could get in into the state i'd get the Pro...but that's because i'd be using it for competition.

i'd be shipping it off to Apex Tactical who would replace the hammer and Cylinder as well as all the MIM parts anyway

so there'd be no reason to start with all the extra value parts

 

[Stainz]

The 627 Pro, SKU 178014, has an MSRP of $1,059 now, while the least expensive 4" L-frame .357M, the 620 - SKU 164401 - is $893. That makes the 627 Pro maybe $120-$130 more OTD than the least expensive 4" L-frame at a decent store. You bet it's worth it!

The 627 Pro is dished for moonclips, but you can use it without them, which I frequently do. I have found the OEM moonclips, actually made by Ranch Products, fit Starline Brass best. I have 1k Starline brass on b/o. The moonclips are cheaper directly from Ranch Products - $50/50 or $75/100 delivered. Some folks get $15+ for a bag of five!

BTW, The SKU 163357 is the standard production 627 and it does not come dished for moonclips, with a special barrel, eased charge holes, or with a spring-loaded front sights - and MSRP is $1,003 - only $56 less than the Pro. It weighs .8 oz more, too... ohhhh!

Stainz