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Old 04-15-2018, 09:23 AM
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Like others have said, either will handle the same amount of shooting as basically they are the same gun except for finish. The 27 was finished to a higher degree than the 28, but they are the same basic N frame 357. The 27 also has more choice in barrel lengths, with them being made is 3 1/2", 4", 5", 6", 6 1/2" and 8 3/8" and also offered in blue or nickel finish. The model 28 was offered commonly only in a matte blue finish and 4" or 6" barrels. There are a very few model 28's that were delivered with nickel finish and with other length barrels, but they are scarcer than hen's teeth. I've found that nickel finished guns hold up very well over time; almost as good as stainless steel guns.

Here is a pic of my 5" nickel 27-2, which is 44 years old and had more than 30k rounds through it. It is also with my newest 3 1/2" 27-2, which I just bought last month. I haven't even gotten a chance to get to the range with the new gun to give it a tryout yet.
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