JohnRodriguez Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 I just heard a rumor that a new Sc frame, Ti cylinder, 8 shot, 38 super, are going to be assembled at the Performance Center real soon. How would you like to own one of these high priced, light weight gun? I'd love to get my hand on one of these. The light weight doesn't matter since I run 130 PF, in either USPSA or ICORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Sahlberg Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 They are having this gun debut nextmonth at the 2005 Shot Show. It is a 2-1/2" bbl and designed as a carry gun. I am doubtful this will have any match advantages as the sight system and sight radius at best will be "weak". Coupled with 8 rounds of anyones .357 factory ammo should cure anybody of thinking about shooting this gun fast :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 If you can get your hands on one of the steel barrels from the "old" 625 .38 super and put that on the light frame, you'd have a cool gun for steel. How does the scandium/ti stuff wear? Can it stand the endless dryfire of competition shooters? I've heard some nasty stuff about Ti Glock strikers going full auto, because the would break instead of wear like regular steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Yeek.. What is it with S&W sawing off N-frame barrels and calling them 'carry guns' these days? If they really wanted a good carry gun, they should shorten up the Airweight J-frame by taking an inch off the cylinder and cylinder window and chamber it for 9mm / 38 Super. That would rock for carry. Of course that might require actual engineering work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hope the link works, Gunsamerica has a 327 listed. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976524046.htm 5 inch brl, looks like monogramed "JM" grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Shred you have a point, my gripe with them FOREVER has been how lazy they've become. The slide mounted decocker has been dead since Walther brought the thing out in 1929. Stop the insanity!!! American companies: QUIT making slide mounted decocker guns. Get off you duffs and make a frame mounted safety / decocker, polymer pistol. When HK spent R&D money working up the SOCOM they turned it into the USP, not a bad gun. What did Colt do? Hang a 12 round mag out of a crap-tastic double eagle and ask us how we like the Emporer's new cloths!!! AAAAGHGHGH!!!!! sorry, I"m better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterdaws Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 The 327 Scandium 8 shot .357 have been around long enough that a few have even got as far as Australia. They have 2" barrels but the good news for us here is that they are a Dan Wesson type barrel system, so easily changed for something longer. The bad news (for us) is that they were originally pictured with adjustable sights but came with fixed sights. They are great fun to shoot in issue configuration but we are not allowed that here and so they will end up as as longer barreled guns for steel Peter Dawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Here ya go, guys: http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com/store...&sw_activeTab=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Man, that is one UGLY gun! I'll stick with my four inch, six shot M27-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 It is ugly, and that front site ???? AND.....it's still a 357 Mag/38 spcl., no super. The barrel on the one I saw at the SHOT show had Glock type rifling, polygonagal ?? don't know if lead bullets will work in it. I dunno, maybe Jerry has thousands and thousands of 38 spcl brass stock piled and thats why it's a 357/38. Why can't they make both ?! Oh well, below is the specs Caliber: .357 Magnum/.38 S&W Special Capacity: 8 Rounds Barrel Length: 5" Front Sight: Interchangeable Black w/.250 Gold Bead and Fiber Optic Rear Sight: Adjustable Black Blade Firing System: N/A Grip: Miculek Walnut Grip and Hogue Rubber Trigger: Color Case w/Overtravel Stop Hammer: Color Case Tear Drop External Safety: N/A Frame: Large Finish: Glassbead, Black Anodized Frame Overall length: 10.5" Material: Scandium Frame, Stainless Steel Barrel, Titanium Cylinder Weight Empty: 29 ounces 327 5" Revolver Features and Benefits Easy Hit Orange Second Front Sight 3 Full Moon Clips Gee !! thanks. Internal Hammer Lock Ball Detent Lock Up --- which is too damn snug for quick reloads Gun Rug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I think the gun is meant for steel shooting, which require no reloads. Seems like a nice setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 That's what they should have setup for moonclip 9mm. And Spook...you're not supposed to reload on steel challenge stages? You clearly didn't see me shoot the Texas star at Akidales shoot this weekend! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 LOL, so you mean you shot that Texas star the way you're supposed to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Coupled with 8 rounds of anyones .357 factory ammo should cure anybody of thinking about shooting this gun fast :-) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And 500 rounds of ammo would be a lifetime supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Spook, We ran the Texas star three times per shooter. I, sadly, had to reload on each run. It was not pretty. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I'm in line for this gun when it comes out in 9mm with a steel cylinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Spook,We ran the Texas star three times per shooter. I, sadly, had to reload on each run. It was not pretty. Dave <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm in line for this gun when it comes out in 9mm with a steel cylinder That is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm in line for this gun when it comes out in 9mm with a steel cylinder That is a great idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since we are dreaming, let's put a 6 or 6 and a half inch barrel on it for sight radius and velocity with the 9mm and some decent sights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm in line for this gun when it comes out in 9mm with a steel cylinder <{POST_SNAPBACK}> D-R-E-A-M-I-N-G Smith and Wesson keeps pumping out stuff for the guy that buys pretty stuff with stupid sights, ports, and colorful grips...not competitive shooters. They could care less. Just visit the guys at the IDPA booth...they were very nice gentlemen but didn't know a tinkers damn about revolvers or anything planned for the future...nor did they want to hear any comments about 9mm's in a cylinder... I've seen where someone talked to JM and he said he was going to speak to SW about a 9mm. I just can't see them listening to him either. SW is really missing the boat. How many woman or men with small hands would scoop up a 9mm revolver in a four inch barrel (with evil moon clips)? The real problem is that this would cut into the .38spl market and I just can't see them making one...too many people actually want it. ...and IF they ever do... it WILL be a moon clip gun that no one can use in IDPA for ESR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacblack Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Yes smith is great at giving us gun answers to questions no one asked. I agree with many things on this post. 1 Why can't you make a super also for 357mag guns 2 Why can't smith make a 9mm moon clip gun (I would buy a smith again) 3 Why will smith not make a 3" 627 again (another buy) they get request almost every day 3 reps told me for the "Bloodwork" gun 4 Make the 940 again, perfect back up for many people 5 Make the 3" 610 again, another gun they get request for and ignore 6 Hey how about that 646 a good idea I wanted one, how about making more then 900, how about a 3" round butt carry that would rock I could go on but every one here knows, I wonder if anyone from smith ever reads these post? How about they listen to people who buy thier guns or did. And make guns they did once and everyone still wants. Does anyone have smiths ear to bend to these threads they are on many forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Tacblack - Re-introducing the Model 12 (alloy K frame) as a 9x19 moonclip gun would be cool, especially with a three inch barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdgun Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Ok guys, I am seriously thinking of buying a 327 5". But I am relucktant (spelling ). Has anyone out there shot one of these things? Is it too light? I need input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shooter Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 HD, I have a friend over here in Oz that got a 327, cut back a Ti Cylinder and set back a new barrell in it. He used it for an ICORE match but we all agreed it was TOO light for ICORE, but perfect for steel. Trying to double tap the same target with something so light at speed made it harder to group .... so to speak. But a single shot and transition to a new target wasn't an issue. So with consistant use it would be very competitive in a steel challenge match. (Assuming the nut behind the butt is competitive in the first place of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Tacblack - Re-introducing the Model 12 (alloy K frame) as a 9x19 moonclip gun would be cool, especially with a three inch barrel. Just saw this thread and saw this post that I had to give a big thumbs up to. I was actually on the S&W website the other day looking for the 9x19 moonclip 3" for my wife's purse and was disappointed when I saw that it wasn't there anymore. And... in the same trip I saw the 327. Looked cool, but then figured that I like the stability and balance of my 686, so I'd stick with the regular 627 if I went that route. Just my $.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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