Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 .357 Magnum, 2-inch, 8-Shot N-Frame, Scandium Frame & Titanium Cylinder, Two-Tone Finish
The Performance Center Model 327 is an 8-shot, N-frame .357 Magnum built for compact carry with premium materials and factory-tuned details. This snub-nose features a scandium-alloy frame, a titanium cylinder, and a two-piece sleeved barrel, delivering notable strength at approximately 21.5 oz. Its two-tone finish and Performance Center controls make it a distinctive, high-spec revolver in a compact format.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center gray hard case
- Smith & Wesson owner's manual
This Model 327 is an 8-round, N-frame .357 Magnum with a 2-inch barrel, pairing capacity with a compact form. The scandium-alloy frame and titanium cylinder provide a strong yet lightweight build, yielding an unloaded weight of about 21.5 oz and an overall length of approximately 7.0 inches. The two-tone look combines a matte black frame with a light gray cylinder and muzzle block.
The barrel uses a two-piece design with a steel, sleeved core inside an alloy shroud. Fixed sights include a top-strap rear groove and a ramped front blade with an orange insert for quick sight reference. The revolver also accepts .38 Special +P, adding flexibility to ammunition choices.
Controls and action are tuned with Performance Center touches. It is a DA/SA revolver with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed, checkered hammer. A Performance Center teardrop/checkered cylinder release enhances manipulation, while the internal lock is integrated as a safety feature.
Ergonomics are set by wood combat-style grips with S&W medallions on a round-butt N-frame profile, offering a secure, controllable hold in a compact package. Built in the United States, this model is cataloged under mfg part number 170245.