An eight shot .357magnum revolver by smith & wesson with a 2inch barrel... Any good? Comments?

Answer 1

Uh, JD...The S&W Model 327 is an 8-shot, 2-inch barreled .357 Magnum revolver.

Link: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=14810&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=

Okay, I'll grant you that it IS a Performance Center custom gun... The non-custom Model 327 has a 5-inch barrel.

Answer 2

I'm not sure which S&W you are referring to but I will assume the 327. Personally, I think it's too pricey, but here is my answer to your question:

Depends on what you mean by "any good."

If quality, then smith and wesson is a good choice.
If function, 2 inch barrels are adequate for most self defense situations, but are poor for hunting or target shooting.

If for hunting, then I would get a revolver with at least a 4 inch barrel (6 inch even better). If for self-defense carry, then I would aim to get a five or six shot with a 2 or 3 inch barrel. That would be much better for concealment purposes. In my own opinion, I don't think .357magnums make good "home" defense weapons since they are loud and flame will shoot out of a barrel that small, but you could always load it with the 38 special rounds while it's in the house.

And Finally, if you are looking for a snub nose revolver with the maximum amount of shots, then you probably can't beat it, but if concealment is not an issue then you might consider a 3 or 4 inch barrel.

Answer 3

So really your question is about what type of revolver to get, right? My first gun was a .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson revolver. I like the .357 Revolver as a first handgun because it's very versatile. 1. It takes both the .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges. You can shoot anything from .38 Special wadcutters, which are incredibly tame, to full power .357 Magnum rounds. 2. .38 Special ammo is generally cheap. 44 Magnum ammo is much more expensive. 3. If you get one with a 4" or 6" barrel, it does double duty just fine as a target handgun and home defense handgun. A 44 Magnum is really too much gun for home defense. 4. Whichever type you choose, good brands would be S&W and Ruger. Taurus is also pretty good and a bit cheaper. Since you know nothing about guns, I would recommend taking a basic shooting class. Find a nearby range and ask if they have one.

Answer 4

Well, its gonna be LOUD. The muzzle flash will probably scorch your eyebrows when you shoot 110 to 125 grain .357 Magnum hollow points. And lightweight as it is, you're gonna experience some muzzle flip. It is PRICEY. I think I would rather have a 686 S & W with the 2 n 1/2 barrel.

I have a stainless steel security six ruger .357 Mag. w/2 n 3/4" inch barrel n adjustible rear sights. It is right on at 15 yards but the muzzle flash is intense especially in low light. I love shooting it, though.

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Answer 5

I used to have a model 19 it was either a 2" or 2 1/2" and loved it! It would probably give third degree burns besides a lethal bullet. It was pretty bulky for a six shot, I'd hate to see how much bigger an eight shot would be.

Thanks Sheepdog, that is one but ugly gun. The Model 19 was an original large framed .357 w/2" bbl.

Answer 6

Thats a lot of firepower in a revolver.But I bet you the frame is huge If I was gonna buy a stub nose revolver Id get a 5 or 6 shot one so the frame isnt so big.

Answer 7

i like at least a 4 inch barrel in any .357,you can shoot .38spl out of it for practice but full house .357 would be nasty in a 2 inch barrel,unholy muzzle blast,total waste of propellant,nasty recoil,etc.
if you want something compact for back up,in a revolver,why not a good .38 snubby,practice with light loads,carry with 125 gr. +p hollowpoints.

Answer 8

2" barrell? I can't imagine the recoil from .357 magnum round.

Answer 9

I saw it as well and drooled.I would go with at least 4 inch barrel for self defense.If it's for hunting then go as long as you can

Answer 10

If you don't want it I do!! I will give $300 for one with either perfect bluing or stainless Steel