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Smith & Wesson Model 627
The Smith & Wesson Model 627 is a stainless steel revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a somewhat complicated history. The Model 627 was initially released in 1989 and featured a 6 round unfluted cylinder, full length barrel underlug and contoured wood grips. On the side of the barrel the revolver was stamped ".357 MAGNUM MODEL OF 1989" so today it is often referred to as the "Model of 1989". Approximately 5000 of this model were made before production ceased in 1997.
When people refer to the "Model 627" today however, it is more likely that they are referring to the 8 shot "Performance Center" models which replaced the "Model of 1989" in 1997. These were made in several variants, but the most iconic are the 5" and 2.625" barrel variants with what is referred to as a "contoured slabside" barrel profile. The 2.625" snub nosed variant was made famous as the gun from Clint Eastwood's Blood Work, leading it to be given the affectionate nickname of the "Blood Work Revolver".
Although frequently identified by the "Performance Center" models, a standard catalogue variant with a conventional profile 4" barrel was released in 2008 but was quickly discontinued. An intermediate "Pro Series" variant was also launched at the same time which featured a 4" "contoured slabside" profile barrel, which is still offered by Smith & Wesson today.
Specifications
(1989 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special, .38 Super
- Weight: 2.35 lbs (1.07 kg), 2.58 lbs (1.17 kg), 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
- Length: 7.63 in (19.4 cm), 8.5 in (21.6 cm), 9.5 in (24.1 cm) or 11 in (27.9 cm)
- Barrel length: 2.625 in (6.7 cm), 4 in (10.2 cm), 5 in (12.7 cm) or 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
- Capacity: 6 or 8 round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: Double Action
The Smith & Wesson Model 627 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow Point | Snub Nose | 1996 | ||
| Next Friday | Don "D.C." Curry | Uncle Elroy | 5" performance center | 2000 |
| Blood Work | Clint Eastwood | FBI Agent Terry McCaleb | Snub Nose | 2002 |
| The Punisher | A. Russell Andrews | Jimmy Weeks | Snub Nose | 2004 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCIS - Season 5 | Kathleen Gati | Natasha Lenkov | Snub Nose; "Judgment Day, Part II" (S5E19) | 2007 - 2008 |
| The Glades | John Carroll Lynch | Mike Ogletree | Snub Nose | 2010-???? |
| True Detective | Woody Harrelson | Detective Martin "Marty" Hart | Snub Nose | 2014 |
| Twin Peaks - Season 3 | Robert Knepper | Rodney Mitchum | "Part 16" (S3E16) | 2017 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.
- Smith & Wesson Model 27 - The original carbon steel 6 shot revolver on which the Model 627 is based.
- Smith & Wesson Model 327 - A scandium framed variant of the Model 627.