Have a moderate collection of autos but not one wheel gun, so I pulled the trigger and added one. I think I am going to enjoy it. I choose this SW 627 PC 357mag, because it looks like a no non-sense all business wheel gun. Comes with moon clips. I may just use it as a house gun and not try to lug this bad boy around. Any reports from those who have shot one?
I have to admit I've never cared for revolvers. It is a two-part issue for me. One is that they are too fat, seems hard to conceal. Granted, I've never actually tried before, so it is just a guess. The other thing is just aesthetics. They just look old-timey. Sort of like, why would I want to drive a Model-T when I can drive something so much more technologically advanced. I realize that is a bad comparison since a modern revolver is every bit as capable as a defense weapon as a semi-auto. But I'm just comparing on a level of appearances.
HOWEVER - There has been a little voice in the back of my head for a while now saying that next time I buy a gun, I should make it a revolver. If nothing else, just so that I can say I have one. I've thought about trying to find an inexpensive .22LR revolver just to use as a plinking gun.
I have to admit I've never cared for revolvers. It is a two-part issue for me. One is that they are too fat, seems hard to conceal. Granted, I've never actually tried before, so it is just a guess. The other thing is just aesthetics. They just look old-timey. Sort of like, why would I want to drive a Model-T when I can drive something so much more technologically advanced. I realize that is a bad comparison since a modern revolver is every bit as capable as a defense weapon as a semi-auto. But I'm just comparing on a level of appearances.
Hey, I'm so much of a geezer I'd take the '27 Model T with it's original 4-banger over a Prius. I'd get by just as well locally. Well, except for the heat.
I had the less than glamorous 7 shot Taurus .357 Magnum snubby.
Worst, no second worst revolver I've ever owned.
The first would be the Rossi ported .357 that froze up solid after two rounds of factory ammo.
Then there is my NIB Stink and Wesson model 342 that froze up after a cylinder full of factory.
Anyhow, I think that your gun will be far better quality than mine, but know that the use of the
moon clips is probably why they couldn't get the gun to work reliably with 7 shot speed loaders.
You will love your wheel gun! That's all we had when I was active LEO, talk about feeling a little under gunned. They finally woke up shortly after I retired. I still carry my S&W Air Weight once and awhile.
I guess if your going to get a revolver it might as well be a Performance Center. Only the best will do. Nice gun! You have left a lot of us wishing we had one.
I've never shot one but I've fondled a couple of them. Feel's really good in my hands but I was shopping for something a little faster handling and pocketable so I ended up with an LCR .357.
I couldn't afford even a used 627 anyway. :embarassed:
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