ancientnoob
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I was thinking to myself what would I want out of a new production revolver. I thought to myself I wanted a make of material and ergonomic advancements in revolvers I have yet to truly take a advantage of. I want the revolver to have 6+. I wanted a frame made from Scandium and the Titanium cylinder. I did not want a Jframe as I have the model 649 that I carry, and recently a model 337-1 with a 3" barrel that I enjoy shooting 148 grain WC out of. I really wanted a larger frame made from the light materials where the gun would be lighter than a full size gun but not so light where it's where ergonomics suffer. I wanted a snub nose barrel (2-3") because for my uses it has a functionally infinite range. The last criteria was a budget of $1000.
I did a bit of research to see if there was something in current or at least recent production that meets that criteria.
I saw the model 627 UDR, I like the idea of a nearly 3" barrel but I did not want a heavy stainless steel gun. The UDR is 8 shots of .357 magnum and 38 oz. Then using the model numbering convention I looked for the Scandium alloy version that when I found the performance center model 327PC 2" 8 shot N frame DA/SA revolver. Then I received sticker some serious sticker shock, MSRP $1300!! Internet search returns yielded several in the $1100 range. I finally found one and paid around $1000 shipped. I know there is a no less than 120 gr magnum bullet limitation on the revolver due to erosion of the cylinder. For me that just a small drawback hardly worth mentioning yet still important. I got a bunch of goodies some speed strips, a dozen moon clips and Apex spring kit with extended firing pin (as well as the originals). It also came with some custom aftermarket red G-10 VZ grips. (as well as the originals).
Having the weapon in hand it was everything I wanted. The factory stocks were beautiful the VZ stocks were smaller and functional, which is certainly a good thing. It was a good go at making some comfortable stocks, in both cases. Both stocks wore on my hand when firing the hottest .357 magnum rounds we could formulate (handloads) the factory stocks dug into my hand and the VZ stocks squirmed in my grip a bit but were more comfortable and my experience with J frame magna stocks (my preferred style on my carry piece) made it more than manageable but far from comfortable.
I really wanted some perfect grips for my new ideal revolver. I considered many expensive, cheap, recommended, custom and even vintage stock options. I determined that unless I could find some wood stocks that absolutely fit my hand perfect, I will be in the same boat and they would be expensive. I determined a rubber grip stock might be the way to go. I would be giving up a few concealment options as the rubber is quite tacky. I Looked around and spent $20 and got some Hogue Monogrips model 25000 for S&W round butt N frame revolvers. This version has the finger grooves, soft, textured rubber and recessed for speedloaders and such. Problem solved! Control and accuracy is improved comfort is improved like 1000% percent. The Monogrips I purchased off of Amazon and I had them in a single day. Installation was nearly effortless and the fit was superb. Aesthetically, I believe the Hogue monogrip fits the gun more so than the wood and G-10 options I had on hand.
With this revolver I feel like I nearly got what I wanted. A sweet, smooth and deliberate DA mode and an amazing SA pull. I feel like this Hogue Monogrip stock more than met my criteria of ergonomic advancements, modern materials and performance center craftsmanship came together in just the right way to produce my new super duper snub nose revolver.
I did a bit of research to see if there was something in current or at least recent production that meets that criteria.
I saw the model 627 UDR, I like the idea of a nearly 3" barrel but I did not want a heavy stainless steel gun. The UDR is 8 shots of .357 magnum and 38 oz. Then using the model numbering convention I looked for the Scandium alloy version that when I found the performance center model 327PC 2" 8 shot N frame DA/SA revolver. Then I received sticker some serious sticker shock, MSRP $1300!! Internet search returns yielded several in the $1100 range. I finally found one and paid around $1000 shipped. I know there is a no less than 120 gr magnum bullet limitation on the revolver due to erosion of the cylinder. For me that just a small drawback hardly worth mentioning yet still important. I got a bunch of goodies some speed strips, a dozen moon clips and Apex spring kit with extended firing pin (as well as the originals). It also came with some custom aftermarket red G-10 VZ grips. (as well as the originals).
Having the weapon in hand it was everything I wanted. The factory stocks were beautiful the VZ stocks were smaller and functional, which is certainly a good thing. It was a good go at making some comfortable stocks, in both cases. Both stocks wore on my hand when firing the hottest .357 magnum rounds we could formulate (handloads) the factory stocks dug into my hand and the VZ stocks squirmed in my grip a bit but were more comfortable and my experience with J frame magna stocks (my preferred style on my carry piece) made it more than manageable but far from comfortable.
I really wanted some perfect grips for my new ideal revolver. I considered many expensive, cheap, recommended, custom and even vintage stock options. I determined that unless I could find some wood stocks that absolutely fit my hand perfect, I will be in the same boat and they would be expensive. I determined a rubber grip stock might be the way to go. I would be giving up a few concealment options as the rubber is quite tacky. I Looked around and spent $20 and got some Hogue Monogrips model 25000 for S&W round butt N frame revolvers. This version has the finger grooves, soft, textured rubber and recessed for speedloaders and such. Problem solved! Control and accuracy is improved comfort is improved like 1000% percent. The Monogrips I purchased off of Amazon and I had them in a single day. Installation was nearly effortless and the fit was superb. Aesthetically, I believe the Hogue monogrip fits the gun more so than the wood and G-10 options I had on hand.
With this revolver I feel like I nearly got what I wanted. A sweet, smooth and deliberate DA mode and an amazing SA pull. I feel like this Hogue Monogrip stock more than met my criteria of ergonomic advancements, modern materials and performance center craftsmanship came together in just the right way to produce my new super duper snub nose revolver.
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