The 3.5-inch Model 27 is a distinctive configuration that splits the difference between the 4-inch service revolver and the snubnose carry revolver. The unusual barrel length was a factory option for buyers who wanted the N-frame in a more compact configuration. Type: Revolver Action: DA/SA Caliber: .357 Mag Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1935, USA Weight: 38 oz Overall length: 9" Status: Active Intended use: Carry, Duty, Collecting