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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 627 2.62" 357 Magnum Revolver


Smith & Wesson Model 627 2.62 357 Magnum Revolver Buy Now

27 Reviews. 4.3 out of 5 Stars!
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Timothy H on 05/03/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful handgun with eight round capacity

Ryan S on 12/23/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic little snub nose with a punch! I really like the weight and the 8 round capacity

David W on 06/21/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This revolver is my 4th S&W performance center revolver. I have 3 •5” models & now this snub. S&W perf cr revolvers in my opinion are the absolute greatest guns ever made. There is nothing to rival their smooth action and stability. I do a lot of rapid fire and they’re easy to control,, when taking aiming shots I can put them all basically thru the same hole, all touching. I also carry this as my self defense since they come cut for the moon clips. After seeing Jerry Miculek set his records with reloading it became a mission for me. I can reload these revolvers as fast as I can swap a mag in a semi-auto. These revolvers are unbelievable all-around. And the snub at 2.62” is as stable as shooting the full size 5”. My ONLY complaint is the way S&W has chinced with the grips. The grips are absolutely TERRIBLE !!! They’re almost as thin as paper. They’re good looking but way to thin for what a grip should be so I have after markets on there. They used to come with nice full size wood grips AND rubber Hogues and the snub now comes ONLY with the thin wood AND it’s cut down to the base of the frame which is way too small for my hands so I put on full size ones. But that’s a matter of choice, but still shouldn’t be so thin. But overall this is a great revolver and trust the lives of myself and my family with it. I carry 24/7 wherever I go & whatever I do. Revolvers just don’t jamb and these performance centers are the best out there. I highly recommend.

Jonathan C on 04/06/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my first Smith, and it was a great purchase. Everything is smooth and accurate. My only complaint is the factory grips, for the money they really should be of better quality and more comfortable.

Todd S on 01/05/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

An 8 shot 357 is something that every shooter should sit up and look at. Nice double action trigger from the Performance Center with a comfortable oversized hammer spur for an transition to single action. The only down side is the price, especially when the 686 Plus can be had for about 200 dollars less. That said this revolver will not disappoint at all.

Bob B on 11/02/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I love the Smith & Wesson N-frame revolvers. S&W has the best trigger let-off of any handgun ... and this one is no exception. As crisp as always ... consistent in all their revolvers for over 40 years. Just a gorgeous revolver! And yet ... I think that a fluted cylinder would have looked even better. The cylinder lock-up is tight ... cylinder to barrel gap is almost non-existent. The full-moon clips fit perfectly and should be used for all shooting ... although the clips will not hold CCI shotshells. Now the bad ... the screw for the wood grips was stripped ... for something from the performance center that is unacceptable. The grips themselves are okay ... but I would have preferred just a tad more length that the boot grips provide. The wood to metal fit is lacking ... there are gaps. The sights could have been better ... the white outline on rear sight is barely visible ... and looks to have been painted on by a preschooler. The muzzle is not crowned and seems a bit on the rough side. All in all I bought this item because the revolver looked so good ... for that I am pleased. The minor things noted are something that I will live with. But ... the product is not something that I would have expected from a so-called "performance center" and at the high-end price.

Kenneth K on 09/07/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a very nice revolver. Very crisp trigger in single action and the double action is smooth and predictable. It shoots accurately and despite the short barrel the recoil is light (it is a N frame, which helps quite a bit). Overall, I’m very pleased with it. Buds was great to deal with and the whole transaction was smooth.

Thomas O on 08/17/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun was everything I expected it to be! Shoots very accurate and feels good in the hand. Love the fire power of having 8 shots of .357. Also since it’s an N frame gun it fits my holsters I have for my 629. It shipped really fast, very happy about that. The gun showed up in perfect condition and had no flaws. Overall very happy with this purchase!

David S on 06/30/2018
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Be sure to inspect thoroughly. I made the mistake to not to. Gave it a look seemed fine. Had to get back to work. When I got home later. I inspected it a little better. There was damage to the crown. There was a nick in the crown on the top side as well as the bottom seems how I did the transfer I can't return it through buds now I have to send it back to Smith & Wesson to see if they will fix it. I was going to buy a 629 and a 327. I ain't going to now.

Paul G on 02/27/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I had one of these a couple of years ago and traded it and regretted it, so here I am again. Received the gun with no defects, took it out shooting and it works great. Will be changing out the Eagle grips it cones with for some Hogue Bantam grips. They are a little thicker at the top and still are low profile. Nice shooter and a great looking revolver.

Raymond W on 01/14/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

bought this revolver for concealed carry. A wheel gun with 8 rounds capacity. this is an N frame revolver. Holsters are not an issue.

Jose C on 08/25/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great product loved my new 627 but the wait and ship times are ridiculous. But worth the 50 bucks i saved from else where

David D on 07/17/2017
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I've read the other reviews here and looked for the problems others have had before transfer. The barrel wasn't overtightened and the trigger pull was very nice. I knew ahead of time the grips would be warped and not fit correctly. What i didnt know to check was the movement of the ejector rod. The .357 has a long case and the ejector rod needs full travel to eject cases, Mine is binding at the last half inch of travel and I can feel it grinding. I checked some S&W PC Models that my LGS had and the ejectors were all very smooth. S&W agreed this wasn't corrrect and sent me a pre paid shipping label. I was quoted a 3 week turn around but after calling this turned into a 5 week turn around. I've avoided S&W products for 30 years and thought maybe the PC Models might live up to the hype. Pretty dissapointed. Buds however gets 5 stars as allways.

Joe C on 04/13/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

By far the best carry revolver I have ever owned. I love the versatility of a 357 and this is definitely one of the best you can get. Large and heavy enough to allow fast follow up shots with powerful loads, but not so large that it is difficult to conceal. It is the heaviest gun I have ever carried but with a good gun belt and my new lobo gun leathers enhanced pancake holster it is very comfortable. As per the norm Buds has provided excellent service and had the gun to me just a couple of days after placing the order.

Michael P on 02/11/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I read a bunch of reviews on this revolver before I bought it. There was a lot of discussion about the grips especially and how the quality isn't that great. This one I received has a very smooth trigger and works great. I ran about 100 rounds through it today at the range and after some rear sight adjustments I was able to hit a tennis ball at 25 yards with some frequency. With factory loads there's a lot of recoil -- I wore a glove for a while but later in the session when I was warmed up I shot the same loads and they were stout but by holding the gun firmly it gave me manageable recoil and gloves weren't needed. It's a good looking gun and I think it'll be great -- I like Smith and Wesson revolvers a lot and this one doesn't disappoint.

David M on 01/19/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic revolver. The trigger is smooth through double action and crisp during single action. The trigger pull was heavy at first, but has started to lighten a bit with use. The over travel stop was adjusted perfectly by the performance center. Fit and finish on the gun are flawless. The grips I received differed in color from the stock photo (mine are a lighter walnut color). I actually prefer the grips I received. This gun arrived with 3 full moon clips that are of the newer style (circular center hole). Both this version and the previous version work equally well with the revolver. With a sturdy belt the gun carries very well in a high ride Galco holster. The truncated grip helps with concealment but poses no detriment to shooting. It's not quite as pleasant to shoot on the range as the 5 inch version of 627, but it still makes for a nice day at the range. Shipping was much quicker than I expected and the gun arrived safely at my FFL a day earlier than planned. Overall I'm extremely happy with the gun and the purchase experience provided by buds.

Paul G on 11/03/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received this gun Friday and found it to be flawless. Got to the range a couple of days later and fired about 100 rounds of mixed 153 gr HP, 143 gr FMJ and hand loaded hard cast. Didn't have to touch sights and gun was very accurate. Recoil did smart a little mostly due to the grips. They are a little thin at the back strap, so will probably be changing these out. Really have no complaints about the gun. It's just what it's represented to be.

Michael H on 10/17/2015
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Gun appeared to be fine when originally arrived at LGS. Siting in at 7yd, this 627PC seemed to be rather accurate out of the box, though trigger pull was significantly "mechanical' divided into three steps. Chronographed it against my 4" 686 for comparison and found ~200ft/sec deficit to the 4in 686. I then decided to to do a deep cleaning/lube to see what I actually received from S&W. It was bone dry inside and looked as if the last chemical bath had just fogged out, onto all internal parts. DRY as a bone... Ok, I then used a high quality Moly lube paste with a toothpick to reach all critical areas of high contact. After a couple hundred snap caps with the Moly lube in place, this was a changed and much improved revolver. I really like it, however, I fail to understand why a gun coming out of the S&W Performance Center can arrive WITHOUT having had a trigger performance update (much bragged about in the S&W literature), or even a lube job. This has made all of the difference, but WHY must I DIY when purchasing a "S&W Performance Center" weapon? I can DIY my own maintenance, BUT why should it be required when paying such a premium? RE Bud's Gun Shop... 10 in all details. Only stumble lies with S&W Performance Center for making such a nice weapon into an "ordinary weapon" upon arrival. Three stars because of the needed DIY tweaks.

Khalil S on 11/18/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Super pistol and as usual great service and price from Buds!

Khalil S on 10/11/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is probably one of the best revolvers I have ever purchased...outside of my S&W Governor. I Love this S&W 627 PC 2.5 Snub nose...put 250 rounds through it the first day at 15 and 25 yrds, and this gun has smooth trigger, pin point accuracy...I have "NO" complaints. Gun arrived in Excellent condition :-) Store transaction was reliable and very dependable with delivery dates/times to receive item purchased.

Daniel S on 07/26/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After owning the firearm for several months and appx. 250 rounds, I could not be more happy with this revolver. Heavy? Yes. Large, Yes. But these knocks were known going into the purchase. Incresed round count, Pro Center enhacements are GREATLY appreciated. The trigger was the best I have ever owned, out of the box. , and smoothing more with every pull if the trigger. Not easy for concealed carry, but a pancake from SimplyRugged has been put to good use. I am also picking up a 642 Pro with Crimson Trace LG405 grips, for lighter summer needs. This firearm has proven to be a wonderful revolver, although the price was awfully steep. Only had to pay it once...

James M on 07/21/2011
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

This gun arrived in poor condition. This is probably not a negative reflection on Buds Gun Shop, however the gun arrived with an overtightened barrel that was not square to the fame, the overtightening caused excessive stress on the top strap and frame... This gun has been returne to smith and wesson for warranty repairs/replacement. I feel that a revolver that costs over $800.00 and is illegidely from the "Performance Center" should have had a little extra TLC...just my $0.02.

Thomas S on 06/02/2011
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This is a solid revolver that packs a lot of firepower. Mine arrived with the barrel canted so significantly that the sights could not be adjusted enough to bring rounds on target. I contacted Smith and Wesson and they paid the FedEx charges both ways to return the gun and fix it. Also it was spitting lead on one chamber and they fixed that for me as well. The service was excellent and prompt, but their quality control folks really should have caught this before the revolver left the factory. After the repairs, this revolver functions just as designed. Dealing with Buds was great. They had the pistol in stock, sold it for a competitive price, provided fast shipping and made it easy to follow my order on line. Another smooth and easy transaction with Buds and I will buy from them again anytime. Thanks. Tom S.

Daniel S on 05/14/2011
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Purchased this firearm a few months ago. Made some modification to the grips, as the stock grips were uncomfortable for my admittedly large hands. Swapped them out for a set af Ahrends (sp?). Excellent condition, with no indication of tooling/machining marks others have complained of. I am not enamored with the laser engraving on barrel, as it is painfully obvious that these will wear away very quickly, given the amount of holster time this handgun will receive. Accurate, with no discomfort shooting 125-158 gr full-house rounds. Appreciated the general appearance of this unit and, having never been able to afford a Performance Center revolver, jumped at the opportunity. Nice firearm, don't know if it's as good as the $800+ price would indicate. My inclination would be toward a nice, used K frame 357 for future purchase.

Thomas S on 04/22/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Another fine experience with Buds. Good price, great communication, easy terms and fast shipping. It doesn't get much easier. This revolver is a handful. Eight runs of .357 is a lot of power in a small, but solid, package. Shot 100 rounds today and everything ran fine. Very nice trigger from the folks at the Smith and Wesson Performance Center. I have a holster on order and will see what it is like to carry this firearm.

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