Page 8 of 11 FirstFirst ... 678910 ... LastLast
Results 71 to 80 of 108

Thread: What was the model 27/28 reputation from the past?

  1. #71
    Site Supporter NPV's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    CT
    Well I just went ahead and bought a Model 28 off GB, looks to have been barely used. I will report back once I have it in hand.

    I directly attribute this purchase to this thread........thanks all
    Name:  pix129928094.jpg
Views: 780
Size:  38.1 KB
    Name:  pix837204525.jpg
Views: 758
Size:  51.8 KB
    Name:  pix765382021.jpg
Views: 720
Size:  30.3 KB
    Name:  pix995567391.jpg
Views: 693
Size:  28.9 KB
    Name:  pix138689946.jpg
Views: 728
Size:  41.9 KB
    Last edited by NPV; 06-13-2018 at 07:18 PM.

  2. #72
    Site Supporter HeavyDuty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Location
    Not very bright but does lack ambition
    Quote Originally Posted by NPV View Post
    Well I just went ahead and bought a Model 28 off GB, looks to have been barely used. I will report back once I have it in hand.

    I directly attribute this purchase to this thread........thanks all
    Name:  pix129928094.jpg
Views: 780
Size:  38.1 KB
    Name:  pix837204525.jpg
Views: 758
Size:  51.8 KB
    Name:  pix765382021.jpg
Views: 720
Size:  30.3 KB
    Name:  pix995567391.jpg
Views: 693
Size:  28.9 KB
    Name:  pix138689946.jpg
Views: 728
Size:  41.9 KB
    Looks like a beauty!

  3. #73
    Site Supporter farscott's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Dunedin, FL, USA
    Quote Originally Posted by wvincent View Post
    Quick question, what is an "overstamped" 27-1? What changes does it signify?
    Here is the complete list of S&W M27 engineering changes.

    27-1 (1960) Change extractor rod, right hand to left hand thread.
    27-2 (1961) Cylinder stop changed, eliminate trigger guard screw.
    1967 6 1/2" barrel discontinued
    1968 Delete diamond grip
    1969 Change to N serial prefix
    1975 Target hammer, target trigger patridge front sight on 6" and 8 3/8" barrels, introduced with Goncalo Alves target stocks and case
    1979 3 1/2" and 5" barrels discontinued, 4" introduced with red ramp and white outline rear sight
    1980 Target stocks standard.
    27-3 (1982) Eliminate cylinder counterbore and pinned barrel.
    1986 Discontinue nickel finish
    27-4 (1988) New yoke retention system.
    27-5 (1990) Longer stop notch in cylinder.
    1992 Discontinue 4" and 8 3/8" barrels.
    27-6 (1993) Hogue grips, drill and tap frame, change rear sight leaf, change extractor.
    1994 Model 27 discontinued.
    27-7 (2000) Performance Center version built on new N frame with floating firing pin and extended frame lug.

    So the 27-1 indicates the change to left-hand thread on the ejector rod to stop it from unscrewing under recoil and tying up the gun. The 27-1 variant was made for only a year and is very collectible. The "overstamped" may indicate a forgery or that S&W did the 27-1 upgrade before shipping. As a more common 27-2 cylinder assembly could have been fitted, it is very hard to determine if a 27-1 is original without paying for a "historical research" letter from S&W.
    Last edited by farscott; 06-14-2018 at 05:26 AM.

  4. #74
    Member wvincent's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    The 605
    Quote Originally Posted by farscott View Post
    Here is the complete list of S&W M27 engineering changes.

    27-1 (1960) Change extractor rod, right hand to left hand thread.
    27-2 (1961) Cylinder stop changed, eliminate trigger guard screw.
    1967 6 1/2" barrel discontinued
    1968 Delete diamond grip
    1969 Change to N serial prefix
    1975 Target hammer, target trigger patridge front sight on 6" and 8 3/8" barrels, introduced with Goncalo Alves target stocks and case
    1979 3 1/2" and 5" barrels discontinued, 4" introduced with red ramp and white outline rear sight
    1980 Target stocks standard.
    27-3 (1982) Eliminate cylinder counterbore and pinned barrel.
    1986 Discontinue nickel finish
    27-4 (1988) New yoke retention system.
    27-5 (1990) Longer stop notch in cylinder.
    1992 Discontinue 4" and 8 3/8" barrels.
    27-6 (1993) Hogue grips, drill and tap frame, change rear sight leaf, change extractor.
    1994 Model 27 discontinued.
    27-7 (2000) Performance Center version built on new N frame with floating firing pin and extended frame lug.

    So the 27-1 indicates the change to left-hand thread on the ejector rod to stop it from unscrewing under recoil and tying up the gun. The 27-1 variant was made for only a year and is very collectible. The "overstamped" may indicate a forgery or that S&W did the 27-1 upgrade before shipping. As a more common 27-2 cylinder assembly could have been fitted, it is very hard to determine if a 27-1 is original without paying for a "historical research" letter from S&W.
    Thank you!
    Printed for reference.

  5. #75
    Site Supporter NPV's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    CT
    Picked it up today as advertised, now I need to find a nice set of wood stocks. Thinking about a set of Ahrends or Eagles.

  6. #76
    Quote Originally Posted by NPV View Post
    Picked it up today as advertised, now I need to find a nice set of wood stocks. Thinking about a set of Ahrends or Eagles.
    Historically, Ahrends fit better on my Smiths than Eagles do. I’ve had a number of Eagle grips that were gappy.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  7. #77
    Site Supporter NPV's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    CT
    Quote Originally Posted by Sherman A. House DDS View Post
    Historically, Ahrends fit better on my Smiths than Eagles do. I’ve had a number of Eagle grips that were gappy.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Good to know especially because the Ahrends are about 50% cheaper.

  8. #78
    "1967 6 1/2" barrel discontinued"

    Thanks farscott! A 6.5" was my first handgun and what I started my career with. Never knew it was that old.
    -All views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect those of the author's employer-

  9. #79
    Site Supporter NPV's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    CT
    Quote Originally Posted by Sherman A. House DDS View Post
    Historically, Ahrends fit better on my Smiths than Eagles do. I’ve had a number of Eagle grips that were gappy.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Thanks again for the recommendation a member on another forum reached out to me when he saw I was looking for some Ahrends Retro Combat stocks. I ended up with a set for my Model 28 and 19. They feel and look awesome I'm very happy with them.


    Last edited by NPV; 06-27-2018 at 12:58 PM.

  10. #80
    On vacation and found a gorgeous 1974 4” Model 28 that needed adoption. It found a new home! I simply cannot pass these up when they are priced right.
    Just a Hairy Special Snowflake supply clerk with no field experience, shooting an Asymetric carbine as a Try Hard. Snarky and easily butt hurt. Favorite animal is the Cape Buffalo....likely indicative of a personality disorder.
    "If I had a grandpa, he would look like Delbert Belton".

User Tag List

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •