Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 .357 Magnum 2-inch Scandium/Titanium 8-Shot N-Frame Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 stands out as a compact, 2-inch, 8-shot N-frame .357 Magnum with a scandium-alloy frame and titanium cylinder. It is cut for moon clips (functions with or without them) and includes Performance Center enhancements such as a ball-detent yoke lockup and chamfered charge holes. The revolver features a two-tone black/gray finish, fixed sights with a pinned orange-insert front ramp, and an approximate catalog weight of 21.4–21.5 oz.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are some light scuffs and areas of scorching.
What's Included
- Grips: VZ G10 grip (tan), installed
- Grips: Smith & Wesson factory wood finger-groove grip with S&W medallion
- Grips: Aftermarket G10 finger-groove grip (burgundy/red), not installed
- Case: Smith & Wesson Performance Center factory hard case (serial-numbered label matches firearm)
- Manual: Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual (Revolvers - Modern-style)
Built on the N-frame and chambered in .357 Magnum, this eight-shot Model 327 delivers Performance Center refinements in a compact 2-inch configuration. It also accepts .38 Special +P. The action is double-action/single-action with an exposed, checkered hammer spur and an internal lock.
The scandium-alloy frame is finished in black and paired with a matte light-gray titanium cylinder for a purposeful two-tone look. A stainless blast-shield insert protects the top strap. The barrel uses a stainless steel core with a titanium shroud that incorporates lightening windows.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a pinned orange-insert front ramp and a fixed rear groove in the top strap. Catalog dimensions list an overall length of about 7.0 inches and a weight of approximately 21.4–21.5 ounces.
Performance Center features include a ball-detent yoke lockup and chamfered charge holes. The cylinder is cut for moon clips, and the revolver functions with or without them. This example wears a tan G10 one-piece round-butt grip, providing a secure, low-profile hold on the N-frame.