Picked this up recently

[DanR9SF]

Some love the looks, some gag when they see it.  Its look comes from its function and that's why I like it.

It's a S&W Model 327 R8 which is an 8-shot 357 magnum (or 38 spl), 5 inch barrel.  That's an "N" size frame which fits my XXXL hands very well.  This thing is solid and very accurate.  And big.  It's no pocket gun.  I like it because it's different.  The barrel is made in Germany by Walthers (owned by S&W).  

The gun is referred to as a "breaching" gun.  The lead guy on an entrance team usually carries a shield in one hand.  The other hand carries his weapon.  Since auto loaders don't always function 100% when held in one hand, they came up with this gun.   Revolvers almost always go bang when you pull the trigger.  

[ccoorreeyy]

I would not say that I love the looks but I like it alot.  Bet it shoots great too!  Nice revolver.

[kjtrains]

I've never seen one of those.  Looks good to me!

[yankee2500]

Dan,
  Nice find, can't say I've ever heard of one.

John

[hedrok]

If you hang a light on that bottom rail...that's my home defense gun.  It's also the gun I shoot on our local "Dirty Harry" league.  There is also a top rail that can be added for something other than iron sights....or not...just like the bottom rail.  Use both of those rails and you could really turn it into a Frankingun.  
The moon clips make for really quick reloads...but if you can't get it in 8 shots...you got more serious problems than a reload is gonna get you out of....or you're having a lot of fun!!!

Beautiful gun...and feels even better.  Congrats.

[DanR9SF]

http://www.woodscustomrifles.com/id34.html

Here's some information on the gun.  It comes out of the Performance Center at Smith & Wesson.  I'm not a big fan of S&W after they caved to Clinton and added the Hillary Hole, but I've always like this gun so I got it.  It's different.  Not much recoil even with 357 magnum.  With a blinding light it make a good nightstand gun.

[birdman]

     Dan, like John, I've never seen or even heard of these before. Great looking weapon! Seems as tho it would be a wonderful home defense gun. I'll have to look into it.   Gene

[hedrok]

That article hit it right on the head. It's an EXCELLENT shooting revolver for people with smaller hands...like mine, also.
I have the TRR8 and have no problem out shooting any revolver I've ever tried before.

[birdman]

   Dan, I'f you don't mind my asking, what does it cost?   Gene

[Richard S]

I like it! Congratulations, Dan.  

[Dino]

What's not to like? 8 shot 357! Performance Center?  Love it Dan thanks for sharing.

[DanR9SF]

  Dan, I'f you don't mind my asking, what does it cost?   Gene

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_39_72/products_id/39982

$1,055 at Buds (when in stock, which is: rarely)

[kjtrains]

Gene.  One is on GunBroker if you want to bid on it.  Has a reserve.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=168917081

[hedrok]

WOW!!!   If I didn't already have one, I'd be on that like white on rice....# 1 with documentation  AND a shooter ...That doesn't happen.

BTW...others that I've seen on GB have brought between a low of $750 or so to a high of $1100.  I paid just under $900 shipped for mine about a year ago.

[DanR9SF]

What a beauty!  And such a package, with all the documentation and the old aluminum box to boot!  Now they come in a blue plastic case.  Boring.  Anyway it was listed there a while back and didn't sell, with a Reserve Not Met at $1500.  Sure is nice (and glad I didn't see it before I bought mine).

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=158888789