speederlander Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I am looking for a 327 compatible cylinder (8 shot 357) and have just had zero luck. S&W won't sell them. Everyone I talk to says not available. Is there any source I could try? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMM50 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Smith & Wesson Factory will sell replacements. You need to get creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 if its a performance center 327, then ask to talk to the performance center, give the serial # and see if they will get you one. If its for a retrofit to a 627, then I would suggest that you stick with the SS cylinder. I've had two 327 cylinders that have flame cut from split cases and are eroded before the cylinder gap. My 2 cents. Hey George, I'll show you one of the cylinders if you remind me. I usually carry one in the back of my jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 627 titanium cylinders? You've better luck winning the lotto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speederlander Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, JohnRodriguez said: if its a performance center 327, then ask to talk to the performance center, give the serial # and see if they will get you one. If its for a retrofit to a 627, then I would suggest that you stick with the SS cylinder. I've had two 327 cylinders that have flame cut from split cases and are eroded before the cylinder gap. My 2 cents. Hey George, I'll show you one of the cylinders if you remind me. I usually carry one in the back of my jeep. I'm looking to replace a titanium with a SS but it seems ALL 327 cylinders are performance center parts and S&W won't give me the time of day unless I send them the gun (3 to 4 month wait for a probably questionable result). If I have a cylinder I can drive it over to TK Custom and have it fitted in a week or so. Edited March 3, 2019 by speederlander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9146gt Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 15 hours ago, GMM50 said: Smith & Wesson Factory will sell replacements. You need to get creative. +1 ... it can be done. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatz Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 My cylinder change for my 586-7 from 7 shot to 6 shot took a little over 6 months at S&W. It also got a barrel replacement. It took them 3 months to tell me how much it would cost! They did do a fabulous job, but the wait was brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Last year I called S&W and they sold me three 8 shot SS cylinders with extractors with no problems. I think they were about $100 each. I think if they have a run they sell them without a problem but if they don’t have a run made then the answer is we don’t sell them. I would just ask when they are going to make another run of cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 You want to put a SS cylinder into a 327 right? I don't think they're a shorter cylinder like the PC625 was so A 627 SS cylinder should work ok But if you are going to drive over to TK and have them do the work, why not just take the 327 minus a cylinder to them and tell them what you want. I'm sure they can find one somewhere and then fit it. Might be a bit more expensive, but less trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Out of curiosity, what's the going rate on a 8-shot Ti cylinder? My new to me TRR8 came with one and I'm trying to weight out if I want to use it or stick with the steel one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 14 hours ago, matteekay said: Out of curiosity, what's the going rate on a 8-shot Ti cylinder? My new to me TRR8 came with one and I'm trying to weight out if I want to use it or stick with the steel one. 200-300 depending on condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 10 hours ago, alecmc said: 200-300 depending on condition Thanks, appreciate it. I think this one is in good shape but I honestly don't really know what I'm looking for. I cleaned it with a non-ammonia cleaner when I bought the gun and that's been the extent of my interaction with it. I guess I should know this, but are all Ti 8-shot cylinders cut for moons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Yup, pretty sure - all 627/327 cylinders are cut for moons. You'll probably only see non moon cylinders when you move to the actual 27 series guns. But, I'm no historian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 17 hours ago, matteekay said: Thanks, appreciate it. I think this one is in good shape but I honestly don't really know what I'm looking for. I cleaned it with a non-ammonia cleaner when I bought the gun and that's been the extent of my interaction with it. I guess I should know this, but are all Ti 8-shot cylinders cut for moons? At least that one looks like it's cut for moon clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Oh, yeah, this one is for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalSquatchGunsmithing Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 On 4/6/2019 at 7:56 PM, matteekay said: Thanks, appreciate it. I think this one is in good shape but I honestly don't really know what I'm looking for. I cleaned it with a non-ammonia cleaner when I bought the gun and that's been the extent of my interaction with it. I guess I should know this, but are all Ti 8-shot cylinders cut for moons? This is probably a long shot as I am over a year and a half late but are you still trying to get rid of that 8 shot titanium cylinder? I have a 327PC and I'd really like a titanium cylinder for it to lighten up the carry weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, TacticalSquatchGunsmithing said: This is probably a long shot as I am over a year and a half late but are you still trying to get rid of that 8 shot titanium cylinder? I have a 327PC and I'd really like a titanium cylinder for it to lighten up the carry weight. Don’t 327s come with titanium cylinders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 6 hours ago, TacticalSquatchGunsmithing said: This is probably a long shot as I am over a year and a half late but are you still trying to get rid of that 8 shot titanium cylinder? I have a 327PC and I'd really like a titanium cylinder for it to lighten up the carry weight. Long gone - sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 14 hours ago, MWP said: Don’t 327s come with titanium cylinders? Sounds like he bought a gun somebody did the ol' switch-a-roo on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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