This is my 2007 Performance Center, .357 magnum, 5 inch, Model 27-8. Produced for Lew Horton distributing, it has an 8 shot cylinder that has the holes chamfered and its cut for use with out without moonclips. Only 258 were produced in this configuration, this is number 132.
The S&W Model 27-8 was produced by the Performance Center for Lew Horton distributing. It was sold as a Registered Magnum and came with a factory certificate. Only 258 were made in blue with a 5 inch barrel. This particular reintroduction to the Registered Magnum has an 8 shot cylinder and is...
Not if you ask my wife, and not compared to real factory original Cokes from back in the day... I can't remember ever seeing a factory set with this kind of beauty.
I got my PC Model 27-8, five inch, some new shoes. They are Culina, Exhibition Grade, N frame, Coke profile, made out of English Walnut grips, checkered with medallions. What do you all think?
I am sorry, I thought you were saying that having an acrylic insert cheapens the guns, looks tacky and speaks not so well of the owner. My mistake. Nice chatting with you too, sir. :)
I will agree that there are more expensive materials than gold that one could use, but acrylic is considerably less expensive than gold and arguably brighter. I meant that of the factory engraved guns that I have seen with gold inserts, none are something I would throw in a holster. It could...
Someone suggested destroying the teeth on one side of the triangular jewelers file. That way you can cut the dovetail corners really sharp, not rounding them out or cutting the dovetail too deep. A very good idea I must say.