Smith & Wesson · Pistol · Discontinued · 1935
| Weight (empty) | 1219 g (43.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 318 mm (12.52") |
| Barrel Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Height | 154 mm (6.06") |
| Width | 42 mm (1.65") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 784 J (578 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Carbon Steel |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Smith & Wesson Model 27, originally known as the Registered Magnum when introduced on April 8, 1935, is the first and most prestigious .357 Magnum revolver ever produced, representing the pinnacle of Smith & Wesson's craftsmanship and the birth of the magnum revolver concept. Developed in collaboration with legendary firearms authorities Elmer Keith and Phil Sharpe, the .357 Magnum cartridge and its purpose-built revolver were designed to push handgun ballistics beyond anything previously av...
Country of Origin: United States