Custom Race Smith & Wesson 627-5 Performance Center

Published on January 25, 2020
Duration: 2:34

This video showcases a custom Smith & Wesson 627-5 Performance Center revolver, modified for competition. Key upgrades include an RMR optic mount, custom porting, VZ grips, and a Cerakote finish. The presenter highlights the enhanced trigger job, allowing for cylinder staging without dropping the hammer, and emphasizes its suitability as a 'race pistol' in revolver form.

Quick Summary

The custom Smith & Wesson 627-5 Performance Center is an eight-shot .357 Magnum revolver modified for competition. Key upgrades include a deleted front sight with barrel porting, a Trijicon RMR optic mount for fast target acquisition, VZ grips, and a striking graphite black and gold Cerakote finish. The enhanced trigger job allows for quick cylinder staging, making it a formidable race pistol.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to MK3 Firearms
  2. 00:03Performance Center Smith & Wesson 627-5
  3. 00:16Eight-Shot .357 Magnum Revolver
  4. 00:22Competition/Race Pistol Build
  5. 00:37Custom Modifications: Front Sight & Porting
  6. 00:47Trijicon RMR Revolver Mount Installation
  7. 00:55Fast Target Acquisition Features
  8. 01:00VZ Grips and Cerakote Finish
  9. 01:15Custom Engraving: 'Pay Up'
  10. 01:21Enhanced Trigger Job
  11. 01:36Relevance of Revolvers Today
  12. 01:58Custom Build Process and Options
  13. 02:20Unique and Fun Firearm Piece
  14. 02:25Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key modifications on this custom Smith & Wesson 627-5 Performance Center revolver?

This custom build features a deleted front sight with barrel porting, a Trijicon RMR optic mount, VZ grips, and a unique graphite black and gold Cerakote finish. The trigger job is also a significant enhancement for competition.

What caliber and capacity does the Smith & Wesson 627-5 Performance Center typically offer?

The Smith & Wesson 627-5 Performance Center is an eight-shot revolver. It is chambered in .357 Magnum but can also reliably fire .38 Special ammunition.

What makes this revolver a 'race pistol'?

It's considered a race pistol due to its modifications for competition, including an optic for faster target acquisition, porting for recoil management, and a specialized trigger job that allows for quick cylinder staging, enabling rapid follow-up shots.

Can I get a custom revolver build like this from MK3 Firearms?

Yes, MK3 Firearms offers custom builds. You can provide them with your desired specifications, and they can create a personalized revolver, noting that this particular build is considered relatively mild except for the Cerakote job.

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