Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 .357 Magnum, 2 inch, 8-Shot N-Frame with Titanium Cylinder
This Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 stands out as a lightweight, eight-shot .357 Magnum revolver built on an N-frame with a scandium-alloy frame and a titanium-alloy cylinder. It features a 2-inch two-piece shrouded-sleeve barrel with a distinctive silver/gray muzzle cap, fixed sights with an orange-insert front blade, and a Performance Center tuned DA/SA action. The contrasting matte black frame and light-gray cylinder finish give it a striking, purpose-built look, with an overall length of about 7 inches and a weight around 23.1 oz.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver presents as visually pristine with minimal evidence of prior handling, and the finishes and grips appear exceptionally clean.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center factory hard case (gray)
- Smith & Wesson Safety and Instruction Manual for Revolvers (J, K, L, N and Governor)
- Speed Beez revolver speedloader
The Model 327 Performance Center is an eight-shot N-frame .357 Magnum revolver with a scandium-alloy frame finished in matte black and a matte light-gray titanium-alloy cylinder. The cylinder features scalloped flutes and is cut for moon clips, supporting rapid loading and extraction with compatible clips.
Its 2-inch two-piece shrouded-sleeve barrel is paired with a contrasting silver/gray sculpted muzzle cap that includes an oval side window, giving the short barrel assembly a distinctive visual profile. Fixed sights include an orange-insert front blade and a fixed rear trough on the topstrap for a clean, snag-resistant sight picture.
The Performance Center tuned DA/SA action provides a refined trigger pull, and the revolver includes S&W’s internal lock. Sculpted hardwood grips with stippled panels, finger grooves, and S&W medallions offer a secure, hand-filling hold to manage the .357 Magnum cartridge in a compact platform.