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

[Bergeron]

I was able to rent a 3.5" 27 about 5 years back. I was very suprised that such a gun would be sitting there on the rental shelf, and couldn't pass up the opportunity. The owner insisted that only .357 Magnum be fired out of the gun, so I gave it a go to see what it would all be about.

I also rented a CCF Raceframe metal Glock 22 and a M&P .45 for further comparison. The Smith's sights were crisp, the trigger was smooth, and it gave me the impression of impressive accuracy. I was unaccustomed to proper support hand thumb placement for a double action revolver, and when my grip was combined with the .357 ammo, I found it difficult to shoot the gun as quickly as the autopistols that I was more familiar with shooting.

Great fun, though. Putting .357s right where I wanted them was a pleasure, although double action revolvers are unlikely to capture my interest.

[Stephanie B]

There is a nice 6” 27 at a LGS for eight bills. There’s also a Mini-14 for six, but when I add in the need to buy mags and ammo for it, it’s a wash.

Decisions, decisions.


Damn the iPhone Typos!

[Stephanie B]

There is a nice 6” 27 at a LGS for eight bills. There’s also a Mini-14 for six, but when I add in the need to buy mags and ammo for it, it’s a wash.

Decisions, decisions.

Opinions, anyone?

[HeavyDuty]

Of the two, my choice would be the 27 hands down.

[NPV]

Opinions, anyone?

I'd get the Model 27 if it were at my LGS.

[deputyG23]

There is a nice 6” 27 at a LGS for eight bills. There’s also a Mini-14 for six, but when I add in the need to buy mags and ammo for it, it’s a wash.

Decisions, decisions.


Damn the iPhone Typos!

M27 for sure. No hesitation.

[OlongJohnson]

The Mini is a rabbit hole of just the right spec and getting the setup all dialed in.

[JAD]

There is a nice 6” 27 at a LGS for eight bills.

All day and twice on Sunday. The Mini 14 has that Hannibal Smith cache, but the N frame outclasses it by a mile.

[Duelist]

Opinions, anyone?

Being that I just had my LGS put a 28-2 back for me (less than $700), I think you may parse my answer.

[Stephanie B]

All right, fine! If it’s still there tomorrow....

Damn the iPhone Typos!