Smith & Wesson Performance Center S&W 327 TRR8 .357 Mag 5″ Revovler
SOLD FOR: $1050
LSB#: 210831AK05
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 327 TRR8 Performance Center
Serial Number: SWT0762
Year of Manufacture: 2007-Present
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. Some of the markings have a gold color-fill.
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. A single rail comes included (no screws 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. The top flanks have gaps to the frame. There are scattered scuffs and marks. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grip is in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Black Scandium & Black Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the Electrochemically Machined Rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the front edges of the barrel shroud and a couple little marks into the finish. There are some little nicks on the trigger guard. There is some finish loss on the bottom front edge of the frame. There are some scattered scuffs that have lightly thinned the finish on the cylinder. There is some thinning and discoloration along the front of the cylinder. There is a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The markings have had gold color-fill applied, there is some thin smeared paint surrounding the monogram logo. 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 Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single-action trigger is crisp. The cylinder has light 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 S&W metal hard case, moonclips, one section of rail for the barrel (no screws included), moonclip holder, a moonclip tool, clips from a Surefire flashlight (not included), and a wood Hogue monogrip. The grip has some scattered scuffs, a couple tiny marks through the finish, and a few light compressions, in about Fine condition.
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 Fine condition, showing signs of standard use, and comes with a host of nice accessories. This is a wonderful opportunity at one of the finest production revolvers in the world. Please see our pictures and good luck!