[Tanaka] S&W M27 “The .357 Magnum” 6-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), was introduced, eliminating the finishing touches. 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 and discontinued the registered order system, eliminating the countless custom order combinations.
Unlike the M28, which is a cheaper version with limited variations and increased efficiency, the rear sight base, a tradition from the Registered Magnum, is luxuriously designed with anti-reflective checkering on the top surface from the frame to the barrel rib.

This time we have updated the 6-inch barrel model.
The tapered 6-inch barrel is equipped with a Partridge front sight, a first for the M27 series, with an emphasis on accuracy. The top surface from the frame to the barrel, including the rear sight base, is checkered. It also 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, a wide hammer and wide trigger suitable for a target model, and an oversized grip, recreating the classic yet modern appeal of the 6-inch model from the 1970s.
The cartridge used is, of course, ".357 Magnum." The internals are based on the latest version 2 of Tanaka's S&W N-frame model guns, 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.

▲6-inch barrel. Anti-reflective checkering from the frame to the barrel. The first model to feature partridge sights. Target model specifications with wide hammer and wide trigger.

【specification】
Magazine capacity: 6 rounds Length: 295 mm
・Weight: 950 g
・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