Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver vs Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver
The short answer
The Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver are both single/double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is the more affordable option, starting at $959.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is lighter (12 oz vs 37.6 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- Both are chambered in .357 Magnum. They differ mainly in model (360PD vs 627 Performance), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (2" vs 2.6") and overall length (6.31" vs 7.63").
- Which is cheaper, the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- The Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $959.99 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 Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver 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 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver.

