[Tanaka] S&W M27 “The .357 Magnum” 4-inch HW Model Gun

In 1935, a legendary gun was born: the S&W .357 Magnum, commonly known as the Registered Magnum. This marked the introduction of the model number system, and the birth of what would later become the S&W M27. The .357 Magnum round, which remains in use to this day, was born at the same time.

Upon its release, it was advertised as "the world's most powerful revolver." This high-powered handgun was purchased not only by general gun enthusiasts but also by law enforcement officers. However, as the name "registered" suggests, the initial sales were not general sale but were made to order as a special order, with a registration certificate that also served as a quality guarantee. Sights, barrel length in ¼-inch increments, finish, and grip were all selectable, but due to the high volume of custom orders, monthly production capacity was initially limited to around 120 units. Then, orders for thousands of units began pouring in. S&W was delighted.
Production was temporarily halted during World War II, but resumed after the war with a renewed model. Demand for the postwar "The .357 Magnum" was also high, but price was a major issue. A cheaper version, the "Highway Patrolman" (later the M28), lacking finishes, was introduced. However, the reliability and demand for the "The .357 Magnum" remained high, and when the model number system was introduced in 1957, the company narrowed down the variations from the countless custom order options and abolished the registered system. Despite the narrowed variations and streamlined design, unlike the cheaper M28, the registered Magnum retained its luxurious finish, featuring anti-reflective checkering on the top surface from the frame to the barrel rib, as well as the rear sight base, a tradition of the registered Magnum.

This time we have updated the 4-inch model, which was newly added after the 3.5-inch and 5-inch models were discontinued in 1979.
The tapered 4-inch barrel is checkered from the frame to the barrel, including the rear sight base, and features a counterbored cylinder that covers the rim of the ammunition to withstand the unreliability of primers of the time and the high-pressure cartridges, as well as a semi-wide hammer, narrow trigger, and service-sized grip, all of which faithfully reproduce the classic yet modern appeal of this rifle.
Of course, the cartridge used is ".357 Magnum." The internals are based on the latest S&W N-frame model gun, Version 2, and as a high-end model, not only the exterior but also the internals are thoroughly reproduced with uncompromising smooth trigger feel.
Please enjoy picking up and experiencing the legendary revolver "The .357 Magnum," which has been revived as a model gun using Reiwa era technology.

▲Anti-reflective checkering is applied from the frame to the barrel. The blade of the rear sight is also checkered.

Counterbored cylinder. You can see that there is plenty of room for six .357 Magnum rounds in the N frame.

【specification】
・Number of bullets: 6 ・Total length: 235mm
・Weight: 750g
・Main material: HW resin + zinc die-cast
- Accessories: 6 .357 Magnum firing cartridges included
Frame type: N frame, square butt
- 7mm cap gunpowder firing system