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February 11, 2017, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: November 20, 2008
Posts: 11,324
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Rebarreling a S&W 627?
I am stuck on having something that simply isn't made. I want a S&W 627 with the 2.625" barrel. And, I want the fluted cylinder. I think it would be cheaper and easier to buy a decent used 627 4" - since there are more of these around, and then pay a gunsmith to put the short barrel on the gun.
Are the short 2.625" barrels available from S&W? Does anyone have any idea (assuming barrels are available) how much it would cost (barrel included) to swap out for the shorter barrel? The reason I want to go this rout rather than swap out cylinders is because I am concerned about timing issues, especially with an 8 round cylinder - is this just plain silly?? |
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February 11, 2017, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: February 13, 2002
Location: Canada
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"...how much it would cost..." A BNIB 627 runs a grand. Used 4" 627's start running around $800.
Start there and call some local smithies about prices and how long. I'm not seeing any N frame barrels anywhere, including Smith's site. That usually means cu$tom. Don't think it comes with a fluted cylinder. The M327 does though. That'd require hand fitting, if you can find one. Muzzle blast is reported as significant with a great deal of velocity loss too. Firing that 2" 327 would be like having the Sun in your hand. snicker. Rummage around here. http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/index.html |
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February 11, 2017, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: January 24, 2011
Location: Monroe,NC
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Smith makes one with a 2 5/8 and Buds has in stock. It may be easer to find a cylinder than a barrel. Or have someone flute it for you
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ormance+Center
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