Description
The 627 V-Comp is one of those revolvers people stop and stare at through the glass case. Built by Smith & Wesson's Performance Center on the big N-frame, it packs eight rounds of .357 Magnum into a cylinder cut for moon clips, and it hangs a removable compensator off the end of a 5-inch barrel. Touch off a full-house magnum load and that comp vents gas upward to keep the muzzle flat, which makes quick follow-up shots feel a whole lot more manageable. Prefer a cleaner sight picture or shooting light .38s? Pull the comp off and thread on the included cap, and you've got a trim, conventional muzzle instead.
What the Performance Center Put Into the 627 V-Comp
This one gets the full treatment: a PC-tuned action that smooths out the double-action pull, a chromed hammer and trigger, and a trigger stop that kills overtravel for crisp single-action work. The charge holes are chamfered so moon clip reloads drop in without hanging up. Up front you get an orange dovetail sight that grabs your eye fast, matched with an adjustable rear so you can dial in your preferred load. The two-tone look, with a black stainless barrel and frame against a bright stainless cylinder, gives it a personality all its own.
Living With the Model 627 V-Comp
At roughly 46.8 ounces, this is a substantial revolver, and that weight works in your favor. Combined with the compensator and the finger-groove synthetic grip, magnum loads settle down noticeably, and .38 Special or +P ammo feels downright gentle. That flexibility makes it a natural for steel matches, ICORE-style revolver competition, long range sessions, or just being the gun you reach for when you want a wheelgun that does everything well. Since it digests .38 Special, practice ammo stays affordable while the .357 chambering keeps serious capability on tap. Two full moon clips come in the box, so you can start working on reload speed right away.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 170296
- UPC: 022188702965
- Model: Performance Center Model 627 V-Comp
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 S&W Special +P
- Capacity: 8 Rounds
- Action: Single/Double Action
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 11 inches
- Weight: 46.8 oz
- Frame: Stainless Steel N-Frame (Large)
- Finish: Two-Tone, Black Barrel and Frame with Stainless Cylinder
- Front Sight: Adjustable Orange Dovetail
- Rear Sight: Adjustable
- Grip: Synthetic Finger-Groove
- Muzzle: Removable Compensator with Thread Cap
- Safety: Internal Lock
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center 627 V-Comp revolver
- Removable barrel compensator with removable muzzle cap
- 2 full moon clips
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .38 Special through the 627 V-Comp?
Yes, it handles .38 Special and .38 Special +P in addition to .357 Magnum. A lot of owners run affordable .38s for practice and keep magnums loaded for serious use. With the gun's weight and compensator, .38s feel remarkably soft.
Is the compensator on the 627 V-Comp really removable?
It is. The comp unscrews from the threaded barrel, and the revolver ships with a cap that threads on in its place to protect the muzzle. That lets you switch between a flatter-shooting comped setup and a cleaner traditional profile depending on the day.
Do I need moon clips to shoot this revolver?
No, the cylinder chambers rounds normally and the ejector star works fine without them. The moon clips just make loading and unloading much faster, which is why competition folks love them. Two full moon clips come in the box, and the chamfered charge holes help them drop in smoothly.
What makes the Performance Center 627 different from a standard 627?
The V-Comp gets a hand-tuned action for a smoother, lighter trigger pull, plus a chromed hammer and trigger with an overtravel stop. Add the removable compensator, chamfered charge holes, and the two-tone finish, and it's a noticeably more refined package than the standard production gun.





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