Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision vs Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver
The short answer
The Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver are both single/double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver is the more affordable option, starting at $999.99 versus $1369.99. 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 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver is lighter (37.6 oz vs 72.5 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.500 S&W vs .357 Magnum), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (8.4" vs 2.6") and overall length (15" vs 7.63").
- Which is cheaper, the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- The Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $999.99 compared with $1369.99 for the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision 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 S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision.
