S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless vs Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver
The short answer
The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver are both single/double action revolvers. The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is the more affordable option, starting at $749.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 6 rounds) and the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is lighter (36.9 oz vs 37.6 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- Both are chambered in .357 Magnum. They differ mainly in model (66 vs 627 Performance), capacity (6 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (4" vs 2.6") and overall length (9.6" vs 7.63").
- Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $749.99 compared with $999.99 for the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- The Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 6 rounds for the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless.

