Smith & Wesson Performance Center 327 TRR8 170269A .357 Mag 5″ Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1475
LSB#: 210710GS37
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 327 TRR8 Performance Center, SKU 170269A
Serial Number: CZF5287
Year of Manufacture: 2016 (End Label)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: 8-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “PERFORMANCE CENTER”, the right is marked “S&W 357 MAGNUM”. The left side of the frame has S&W’s Performance Center monogram logo, the right side of the frame has the four line Marcas Registradas. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model number. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and the sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The underside of the topstrap is marked “A”.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a gold bead on the rear face and is pinned to a rise at the front of the barrel shroud. The rear sight is a square-notch in a base adjustable for windage and elevation. Under the rear sight base, the topstrap is drilled and tapped for an optic mount. The top-rear of the barrel shroud is also drilled and tapped for an optic mount. The bottom of the barrel shroud, forward of the ejector shroud, is drilled and tapped for an accessory rail. Two rails come included.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is an S&W marked black pebble-textured rubber Hogue Monogrip with finger grooves which leaves the top portion of the backstrap exposed. The grip has light handling wear. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grip is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black Scandium & Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There are a couple of tool marks.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few light handling marks and a faint turn line not through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp except for the grip screw which is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single-action trigger is crisp. The cylinder has very little play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. 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: Included is a serial matching case, two moonclips, two sections of rail for the barrel, filler screws for the barrel, and paperwork including the manual.
Our Assessment: This is Smith & Wesson’s Model 327 Performance Center TRR8, perhaps one of the finest out-of-the-box defensive or competition revolvers. It has a capacity of 8-rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special and the cylinder is cut for use with moon clips, allowing for the fastest possible reloads and the most consistent ejection. The iron sights are great for fast acquisition, but the revolver is also ready to accept a scope or red-dot as well as a light or laser sight. The scandium frame keeps the weight down to just over two pounds. The gun is in Excellent condition, showing signs of little use, and comes with almost everything it would brand new. This is a wonderful opportunity at one of the finest production revolvers in the world. Please see our pictures and good luck!