Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver vs S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition
The short answer
The Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver and the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition are both single/double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver is the more affordable option, starting at $999.99 versus $1799.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver is lighter (46.9 oz vs 59.5 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver and the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .460 S&W Magnum), model (27 vs 460XVR), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (6.5" vs 3.5").
- Which is cheaper, the Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver or the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition?
- The Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $999.99 compared with $1799.99 for the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver or the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition?
- The Smith & Wesson Heritage 27: .357 Magnum Elegance & Precision Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition.

