S&W Revolver

[absrio]

I am thinking of picking up a new revolver. I can't decide if I want 45acp or 357. I am looking at the 625 or the 627. I would like a 4" barrel, but not sure if the performance center is worth the extra for me. If I have the free time this coming year I would like to do the bowling pin shoots with a revolver. Also be used for target shooting. I have the capability to reload either round and like the idea of the moon clips. Any benifits of one over the other?

 

[Hopper]

Boy, I'm not really sure you could go wrong either way. I've recently become a big revolver fan (as in over the past 6 months), and even in DA, I can't believe how accurate I am from a respectable distance over any of my semi-autos. Not sure I'm a convert, but I have a huge amount of respect now for wheel guns.

I tend to be a little bit of a traditionalist, so I personally would recommend .357, which also allows you to shoot 38 Special. I kid you not, shooting 38 Special out of a respectable wheel gun is, in the words of my 16-year-old son, almost like shooting 22LR! You have a great deal of flexibility with how hot you reload your rounds. Up where I am, I've had really good luck lately finding factory 38 and 357 ammo. Not to get into a caliber debate, but a hot .357 for personal defense is a very, very potent round.

 

[357 Terms]

I have a 627 V-comp (5in barrel) and a 627 pro series (4in barrel)

For the money I would suggest the Pro, eight shots with a moonclip reload of 357's is awesome!!

The trigger is slightly better on the PC gun, but only slightly.

The pro series is about $300 cheaper than a PC gun, but, for range and target use the V-comp is hard to beat.

 

[MCgrease08]

.357 all day. Especially if you can reload for it.

 

[johnnybravo]

I'm with Hopper. You can't go wrong either way.

The moon clips for the 38/357 would cost a little more than the 45 moonclips. But, that cost would be more than offset by the 38/357 brass and bullets being less expensive.
The 38/357 would be more economical to shoot in the long run.

If you buy new, the action might be a bit stiff at first, as with most new guns, but it will wear in with use.

I have an original model 686 no dash (357) with at least 80,000 target velocity loads through it, and it's still going strong.

 

[fwheadhunter]

I have a PC 627 with 2 5/8" barrel and even that is surprisingly accurate. Love the 8 round wheel, albeit a tad tough to conceal. Agreed with the comments on ammo. Readily available at WalMart, and if you reload, the options are many.

 

[Hopper]

I have an original model 686 no dash (357) with at least 80,000 target velocity loads through it, and it's still going strong.

Ok, WOW, 80K rounds?!? That's amazing!

 

[woodsie57]

Moon clips are not made in .38/.357

 

[kalboy]

Moon clips are not made in .38/.357

Sure they are. Several examples below.. How do you think Miculek does his speed reloads?
Moon Clips & Pouches | Mag Pouches | Range Gear

http://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...nclips/smith-wesson-moon-clips-prod18739.aspx

 

[357 Terms]

Moon clips are not made in .38/.357

....I have half a dozen 8 round 357 moonclips loaded in my safe, and another 50-60 on my bench.

..and they fit both of my 8 shot Smiths.

 

[Snapdragon]

I tend to be a little bit of a traditionalist, so I personally would recommend .357, which also allows you to shoot 38 Special.

I agree. I'd go with the .357.

 

[Indynic]

S&W Revolver= CAN'T GO WRONG.

 

[Snapdragon]

S&W Revolver= CAN'T GO WRONG.

That, my dear, is sig-worthy.

 

[Tactically Fat]

OP: What's your normal carry rig?

If it's 9mm - thought about one of the new 9mm revolvers from S&W? Those things have really caught my eye, but I doubt I'll ever own one due to cost.

I do have a 686 + 7-shot .357. It's fantastic.

 

[Bosshoss]

I don't see a problem buy both of them
The 627 8 shot is the most versatile revolver made for competition shooting. It is the gun for USPSA(625 will still work for USPSA but is at a disadvantage against the 8 shot guns IMO) and ICORE/limited and Steel Challenge matches. 8 shots is a advantage for bowling pins unless they make all revolvers only load 6.
8 shot moonclips are more expensive and fragile than the 6/.45 clips.
That being said there is something about a 625 and .45 in a revolver that just feels right. Very accurate and if you are accurate enough it will clean a table of pins like nothing.
Yeah you need both of them.
I have had many Performance Center guns come thru the shop and especially the ones from the last year there is NO action work done on them. They are just like a standard revolver but they have a reduced power ribbed mainspring and reduced power rebound spring.
PC guns have different barrel profiles and lengths and usually different grips, they usually come with a nice hard case(earlier ones) or a nice gun rug type case.
PC guns cost more but usually are worth about that same amount more when you sell it.
Good luck and have fun with the wheelguns.

 

[absrio]

I carry a Sig P226 or a Glock 19 on a daily basis. I am wanting to use this for target shooting and possibly bowling pins /FNS. I am leaning towards the 625 but like the idea of the 8-shot 357.

 

[Dog1]

I vote for the 627PC 8 shot. This is my USPSA gun-

With a little work done to it by a fellow revo shooter and friend.

 

[Hopper]

Whoa. I don't smoke, but I think I need a cigarette.

Beautiful revolver, just beautiful. At first I didn't care for the looks of the newer S&W PC tapered underlugs, but it's really growing on me, I like it a lot.

 

[dyerwatcher]

Another vote for .357

 

[DocHoliday]

I have a 686 6in. Big son of a bi$$$