Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum – Superb Eight Shot Revolver

Description

The Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum is a competition revolver that has not forgotten it can also be a serious defensive gun. Eight rounds of 357 Magnum on the stainless N-frame, a five inch barrel, a removable compensator at the muzzle and a two tone finish that makes it look like what it is. The compensator is the point: it redirects gas upward to hold the muzzle down, which on a magnum revolver being shot fast is the difference between a good stage time and a mediocre one. Performance Center hand fitting means the action is smoother than standard production.

Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum Compensator, Capacity And Build

The compensator is what defines the Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum. Gas vented upward at the muzzle pushes down against the recoil rise, so the sights return to the target faster between shots. On a magnum revolver run at speed that is the single biggest thing you can do for split times, and it is why compensated guns dominate revolver competition divisions.

The compensator on the Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum is removable, which matters more than it sounds. Some competition divisions do not permit a compensator, and some owners simply prefer the gun without one for carry or field use. Being able to take it off and put it back on without a gunsmith makes this a more versatile revolver than a permanently ported barrel.

Eight rounds is the other reason this platform exists. In divisions that allow eight, it is a scoring advantage rather than a novelty, and for anyone else it means two or three more rounds before the slowest part of running a revolver.

The N-frame gives the mass to make full power magnum ammunition manageable, and the hand fitted action shows in the trigger.

Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum Compensator Trade Offs And Honest Limits

A compensator is loud. The Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum throws gas and noise upward and outward at the muzzle, which makes it considerably sharper to the shooter and genuinely unpleasant for anyone standing beside you. Hearing protection is not optional, and some indoor ranges restrict compensated guns for exactly this reason.

In low light the Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum muzzle flash from a compensated magnum is dramatic and will affect your night vision. Anyone considering this for defensive use after dark should shoot it in the dark first, or plan to run it with the compensator removed.

The compensator on the Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum needs cleaning. Carbon builds in the ports quickly, particularly with magnum ammunition, and neglecting it makes the unit harder to remove later.

This is a large, heavy handgun that does not conceal. It is a competition and range revolver first, and full power 357 Magnum is expensive, so most owners practice with 38 Special, which it fires without modification.

Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 170296
• UPC: 022188702965
• Caliber: 357 Magnum, also fires 38 Special
• Capacity: 8 rounds
• Barrel: 5 inches
• Compensator: removable
• Frame: stainless steel N-frame
• Build: Smith Wesson Performance Center
• Finish: two tone
• Sights: adjustable rear

Buyers looking at the Smith Wesson Model 627 in its compensated form are usually shooting it against a clock. As an Eight Shot 357 Revolver it carries two or three more rounds than the competition, and as a Compensated Competition Revolver it returns to target faster than anything unported in the class. The removable compensator is what keeps it useful outside competition as well.

Why Buyers Choose The Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum

Buy the Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum if you shoot revolver competition or simply want the fastest handling magnum revolver available. Eight rounds, a hand fitted Performance Center action and a compensator that genuinely flattens the recoil curve make it a serious competition tool. Being able to remove the compensator means it still works for divisions that ban them.

Skip it if you shoot mostly at indoor or crowded ranges, where a compensated magnum is unwelcome and often restricted. Skip it if you want a defensive revolver for low light, because the flash is severe. And skip it if you would never take advantage of the compensator, since a plain 627 costs less.

Who Should Buy The Smith Wesson PC 627 V Comp 357 Magnum

This revolver suits competition shooters in revolver divisions, action shooting enthusiasts, and experienced revolver owners who want the most refined version of the eight shot platform. It also appeals to collectors of Performance Center work. It is a poor fit for concealed carry, for low light defensive use, and for shooters who frequent crowded indoor ranges. All firearm sales ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, and handgun and muzzle device rules vary by state, so confirm your local law before ordering.

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