727 3rd gear feels more like a down shift

Well, I adjusted the band 2 1/4 turns and made sure the fluid level was good and it made no difference.
Higher speeds it goes into 3 pretty firm for the most part and at cruise speeds it goes right in but could have several seconds of lag time before it engages.
At very low speeds it has the same lag time and will bring the car to a stop when it does engage.