Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense vs Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power
The short answer
The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense and the Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power are both double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is the more affordable option, starting at $984.99 versus $1399. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is lighter (11.8 oz vs 23.1 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense and the Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power?
- Both are chambered in .357 Magnum. They differ mainly in model (340PD vs 327 Performance), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (1.9" vs 2") and overall length (6.31" vs 7").
- Which is cheaper, the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense or the Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power?
- The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $984.99 compared with $1399 for the Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense or the Smith & Wesson 327 PC .357 Magnum Revolver - 8-Round Compact Power?

