The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 327 WR is a double-action 9mm Luger revolver with a 5-inch ported barrel and an 8-round cylinder. It ships with a red dot and adapter plate. Weight is 2.22 lbs. The frame is Scandium. Finish is black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 022188897333 
• Caliber: 9MM LUGER (9X19 PARA) 
• Action: DOUBLE ACTION 
• Capacity: 8 ROUNDS 
• Barrel Length: 5 INCHES 
• Weight: 2.22 LBS. 
• Sights: RED DOT with Adapter Plate 
• Barrel Type: PORTED 
• Finish: BLACK 
   

Detailed Features 

The ported barrel reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil, which helps with split times on follow-up shots. The red dot ships with the revolver on an adapter plate, giving a heads-up optic right out of the box. The Scandium frame keeps weight at 2.22 lbs despite the 8-round cylinder and 5-inch barrel. The double-action trigger is tuned at the Performance Center.

The 327 WR generates real interest for being a 9mm revolver. The cartridge is widely available and cheaper to shoot than most traditional revolver calibers, which owners cite as a genuine practical advantage. The ported barrel and red dot combination makes it competitive for timed shooting events. Smooth trigger action from the Performance Center tuning is frequently praised.

Weight and size comparisons with other revolvers come up, with some preferring the lighter Scandium frame and others finding the 5-inch barrel configuration less practical for carry. The red dot adds maintenance considerations that some revolver owners prefer to avoid. Price is noted as high relative to other revolvers in the category.