Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center (First Shots)

Published on September 23, 2018
Duration: 4:46

The Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center is a scandium alloy N-frame revolver with an 8-round capacity and a 2-inch barrel. It handles .38 Special with manageable recoil, especially with the Performance Center's tuned trigger. Firing .357 Magnum significantly increases recoil, though the full grip aids control. It's presented as a powerful, compact collectible.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center is an 8-round N-frame revolver with a scandium alloy frame and 2-inch barrel. It handles .38 Special recoil easily, but .357 Magnum presents significant kick, manageable with its full grip.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Specs
  2. 01:16Shooting .38 Special
  3. 02:07Shooting .357 Magnum
  4. 02:45Final Thoughts and Recoil Management

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center?

The S&W 327 Performance Center is an N-frame revolver featuring a scandium alloy frame, an 8-round capacity cylinder (often titanium), and typically a 2-inch barrel. It's known for its Performance Center tuned trigger.

How does the Smith & Wesson 327 handle .38 Special and .357 Magnum?

It handles .38 Special very well with manageable recoil, enhanced by the tuned trigger. Firing .357 Magnum results in significantly higher recoil, though the full grip helps manage it.

Is the Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center suitable for self-defense?

While powerful, its primary appeal seems to be as a collectible. The significant recoil from .357 Magnum in a compact frame might make it challenging for some users as a primary self-defense firearm compared to other options.

What is the recoil like on the S&W 327 Performance Center?

Recoil with .38 Special is very manageable. However, .357 Magnum rounds produce substantial recoil, noticeable enough to leave marks on the shooter's palm from the metal backstrap.

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