Smith & Wesson Performance Center S&W 327 Sc .357 Mag 2″ Revolver

SOLD FOR: $1550

LSB#: 210418FW57

 

Make: Smith & Wesson Performance Center

 

Model: 327 Sc

 

Serial Number: ASR0099

 

Year of Manufacture: 2004-2012

 

Caliber: .357 Magnum

 

Action Type: 8-Shot, Single And Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder

 

Markings: The right side of the barrel shroud is marked “357 / MAG”. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address, the left side has S&W’s Performance Center monogram logo. The left side of the barrel shroud is marked with an “8” surrounded by eight dots. The sides of the grip frame and yoke have inspection marks. The butt is marked with the serial number.

 

Barrel Length: 2″

 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bright orange ramped blade dovetailed into the barrel shroud. The rear sight is a square notch at the end of a groove that runs the length of the topstrap.

 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood with finger grooves. There are a couple of tiny marks, mainly on the right panel up by the top finger groove but hardly noticeable. The top flank of the right panel has a little loss along the rear edge. The grips are in about Fine Plus condition.

 

Type of Finish: Titanium & Scandium Alloy with Matte Black Steel Yoke

 

Finish Originality: Original

 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the Electro Chemically Machined rifling is strong. There is no erosion in the bore.

 

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The teardrop hammer and trigger have light wear. There are a couple light marks on the metal surfaces and a light turn line on the cylinder. The majority of the wear is thinning on the grip frame obscured with the grips installed. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very light play on each of the eight chambers. The double-action trigger is light and smooth and the single-action is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

 

Our Assessment: Though semi-automatics have become more compact recently, even in full-size calibers, there’s a good reason that defensive revolvers still have a strong following. Reliability of semi-automatics has gotten better over the last century, but for pure, life-or-death reliability a revolver is still the first choice of some. For them, there’s the Performance Center 327 snub-nose. Weighing in at 1 lb. 6 oz. with an easily concealed 2″ barrel and capable of holding eight rounds of .357 Magnum, there may not be a better carry revolver. The capacity rivals that of automatics of similar size and weight, the ability to accept moon clips makes reloads comparable in speed, and the potency of .357 Magnum makes it a great defensive gun, with the ability to use more comfortable .38 Special for practice. This example is in Excellent condition with light operational wear and is ready for carry. Please see our pictures and good luck!

Smith & Wesson Performance Center S&W 327 Sc .357 Mag 2" Revolver
Smith & Wesson Performance Center S&W 327 Sc .357 Mag 2″ Revolver