The 27's baby brother is known as the M28 and has a duller finish and
no stippling. The 28 was brought out as an "economy" model of the 27
for the police. The 28 is no longer produced.
As to DA triggers, is the 27's DA smooth though notably heavier. Smooth is the first quality you want. On the 19, the DA might seem lighter for a number of reason: more use and broken in better, perhaps some work done to it inside,
perhaps some slightly lighter springs. Check the strain screw on the 19 (it's at the bottom of the front strap and sets the power of the hammer spring---see if it's been turned out a turn or two. If it has, tighten screw and then see how the DA is.
As to the price of the 19 being too high, that's up to you to decide and
"snubby" 19s have been going up in price more than the standard 4-inchers or 6-inchers. Finding a decent one isn't always easy so paying more than
$500 isn't out of line, especially if it's pinned and recessed (tiny pin protrudes through frame just forward of the forcing cone, and the cylinders are recessed
to enclose the rim of the .38/.357s. These features were done away with in 1982.
Update: I see from the better pictures that both guns are pinned and recessed. You have two very highly prized winner, both probably from the 1970s. Serial numbers can better pinpoint date of manufactrure.
Second update: If you decide to go to another type of grip on the 27, DO NOT DISCARD or sell the originals. They are getting harder and harder to find and prices for used ones are going up and up.
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