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Post by Encore64 on Oct 3, 2023 13:31:13 GMT -5
I was elated when I stopped by my LGS and they'd gotten in a S&W 27 Classic. This one has been on my radar for some years, but has been elusive.
I found one a couple years back, but the barrel gap was enormous and I passed. Otherwise, the gun was perfect.
I simply will not order a S&W Revolver. So many are plain and simple train wrecks. But, generally the Classics are good. I've found flawless examples of the 19, 25, 24 and 57. Today, I put a 27 on layaway.
It's the 6.5" and I can't find a flaw in the gun. Barrel gap is .004" on all six chambers. Throats are .358" and zero endshake. Lock up is rock solid.
Tim will post a picture soon. Hope to have more info in the coming days.
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Post by tdbarton on Oct 3, 2023 13:39:37 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 3, 2023 14:10:22 GMT -5
Thanks Tim...
As can be seen, this is about as close of a modern copy of the Old S&W Outdoorsman as can be had.
The front sight works so much better than a ramp for my eyes.
I'll put on a Tromix Thumb Latch to cover the safety and slap on some Macassar Ebony Combat Grips. Hope it shoots as good as it looks...
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Post by Chuck Perry on Oct 3, 2023 16:09:48 GMT -5
Beautiful gun, congratulations on the pick up.
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Post by bushog on Oct 3, 2023 16:36:33 GMT -5
Are the top strap and rib checkered?
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 3, 2023 16:55:14 GMT -5
Are the top strap and rib checkered? Greg, I can't tell you the exact pattern. I'll check later this week when I go back. Sorry... |
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Post by needsmostuff on Oct 3, 2023 17:20:30 GMT -5
Are the top strap and rib checkered? Can't speak for Encores example but the new 27s I've seen have been checkered but, , , ,. It is a far cry from the checkering of the past. Not very sharp and almost pressed in looking. Plus no checkering on the rear sight strap. Hope Encores looks better. I would have preferred it if they just left it off. |
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 3, 2023 17:22:43 GMT -5
I'll snap some pictures and post in the coming days.
This is my fifth Classic and I'm very pleased with the previous one.
Time will tell on this one...
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Post by x101airborne on Oct 3, 2023 20:55:06 GMT -5
Congratulations on a fine weapon! I am hearing more and more these "classic" Smiths are worth their money.
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 4, 2023 4:57:20 GMT -5
Thanks and I'm in agreement on the S&W Classics.
I handled the one 27 Classic with an obscene barrel gap, but the rest have been excellent.
My shop has a good selection of Stainless S&Ws. But, all have significant issues.
Occasionally, I walk up on one built like a Swiss Watch. Wish they all were, but I'll add one that is here and there...
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 4, 2023 11:51:03 GMT -5
Are the top strap and rib checkered? Greg, the top of the rib is heavily checkered. The top of the frame is scored with a grid pattern just enough to break the glare. I have no issues with it at all. Others obviously do and that's ok too. I doubt any manufacturer could please everyone. Picture of the top later today... |
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Post by James on Oct 4, 2023 13:46:20 GMT -5
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Post by tdbarton on Oct 4, 2023 17:27:31 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 4, 2023 17:31:54 GMT -5
Thanks Again Tim...
This way everyone can see and decide for themselves.
As previously posted, I have no issues with it. I'd love to see more S&W Classics.
I hope to add a 6" 17 and 48 if I can inspect them first...
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Post by nickb on Oct 5, 2023 9:37:02 GMT -5
Good catch OP. I look at all of the new Smiths that LGS get in and it seems that in the last 6-8 months all of the blued ones were really nice with fit and finish . The stainless guns are pretty much hit or miss but with a lot more misses. Maybe the blued guns are on a different assembly line ?
Anyway a local shop just got in a new blued 4” model 29 and I couldn’t find a single flaw . Just beautiful.
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