The 8 Shot Revolver

Post by **carlson1** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:59 pm

I just traded for this S&W 327, 8 Shots (.357/.38+P) with a 2" barrel. It will make a great companion for my S&W 340PD I carry in my pocket. Highvelocity and I are going to take it out for a range test next week.

Seburiel · Post by **Seburiel** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:06 pm

wow, that's some sweet iron!

Post by **Crossfire** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:10 pm

Very nice looking! Let us know how it shoots.

Post by **carlson1** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:11 pm

I will take a photo of Highvelocity's target

Thane · Post by **Thane** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:20 pm

Eight rounds of .357? Dang. Didn't know y'all had problems with rabid dump trucks and rogue Chevy small-blocks out that way...

I'd warn you about the recoil from that lightweight frame, but if you carry a 340, you're already quite aware of it.

Nice carry piece, and quite effective. My father has the 327's older brother, a 3" 27-2, given to him by a friend. They're potent snubbies, and sweet shooters.

JLaw · Post by **JLaw** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:26 pm

Very nice! Please post your opinions of it (and HighVelicities target!).

JLaw

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:33 pm

carlson1 wrote:I will take a photo of Highvelocity's target

Good & I want to see the bruise on your hand too.
Yall shooting .38s or the .357 +P???

Post by **carlson1** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:36 pm

longtooth wrote:
carlson1 wrote:I will take a photo of Highvelocity's target
Good & I want to see the bruise on your hand too.
Yall shooting .38s or the .357 +P???

I can shoot the .38 +P all day in the 340PD, but only about 20 rounds of .357 is enough for me. I will shoot the 38's first then the .357 just in case it ends my day. I can't say what HV will do, but I will let you know.

Fosforos · Post by **Fosforos** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:39 pm

That is a beautiful looking revolver. I think it's the first gun I've seen that is both nice to look at and gives the impression of "all business" at the same time.

HighVelocity · Post by **HighVelocity** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:38 pm

That is one cool pistola and I can't wait to shoot it.

Diode · Post by **Diode** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:32 am

Rat's, I think I need one of those! I love my SP101 but 8 rounds sounds cool

Greybeard · Post by **Greybeard** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:35 am

Looks like another real flame-thrower! Y'all wanna bring it up and let me play too?

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:48 am

Can I provide some rounds for HV to shoot? Please? Loaded with baby powder......very little recoil

Let's just say they have a little spirit...I know HV to appreciate such things.

They were once described to me by a dear friend that first gave me the load:

"Son, it will feel like someone is beating you on the wrist with an axe handle....I think you will like it!" LOL.

Greybeard · Post by **Greybeard** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:20 am

Regarding the (12 ounce) 340 and full-blown .357 loads, the best analogy I ever heard was "Do you remember what it was like to hit a baseball and break a wood bat in real cold weather?"

I know not what that little 8-holer weighs, but sumthin tells me that you may be in the market shortly for some overmolded rubber grips.

HankB · Post by **HankB** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:04 am

To me, a 2" N-frame just looks odd . . . considering the size of the revolver itself, making a snubbie out of it isn't my cup of tea.

. . . you may be in the market shortly for some overmolded rubber grips.

I've got a 340SC . . . I put on a set of Crimson Trace lasergrips that "rubberize" the backstrap. Now shooting a cylinder full or two of .357s isn't painful, merely unpleasant.