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Old 09-07-2010, 12:35 AM
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I've been jonesin' for a model 28 for a little while now...for some reason they've just appealed to me. Well, today I got one. I had a rifle listed for sale or trade on our local trader and a guy offered me his 28-2 and I jumped. It's in very nice shape and really doesn't look like it's been shot a whole lot. It could use a good "going over" but it's still sharp to me. I really like the satin finish, and I love the looks of the magna's on it (although I'm not sure how well they'll shoot for me). According to "the book" it dates 1978-1980.

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Congratulations. Nice piece. Now, how about a range report? Got mine last week and an unplanned trip delayed getting to the range. Tomorrow is the day!

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Hopefully mine will get to go out Saturday
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I had a nice 4 screw Model 28 with diamond magnas, that I sold when I ran out of money one summer. It was in excellent condition.
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Old 09-07-2010, 05:25 AM
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I've been jonesin' for a model 28 for a little while now...for some reason they've just appealed to me. Well, today I got one. I had a rifle listed for sale or trade on our local trader and a guy offered me his 28-2 and I jumped. It's in very nice shape and really doesn't look like it's been shot a whole lot. It could use a good "going over" but it's still sharp to me. I really like the satin finish, and I love the looks of the magna's on it (although I'm not sure how well they'll shoot for me). According to "the book" it dates 1978-1980.

Good looking gun.

I carried one like it as a baby cop. I figured out pretty early that carrying that monster around while running, fighting, etc., wasn't a lot of fun, but I don't think the crooks I pointed my K frames at were ever quite as impressed as they were with the big gun.
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Very nice score! That is on my list as well. I had a nice 6" that I too got from a local trade but sold it last year like a dolt. Ya done good.
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just got mine 2 weeks ago; it shoots great! Mine was made in 1983, shows some mild holster wear and shoots 2.5 '' groups at 46 yards!!!! All for $450... not bad huh?
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There is just something about the 28...you can't help but like 'em. Here's a pic of my 4".



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Congratulations on the purchase of the Model 28-2
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Now you need a 4".
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you're not kidding! Last night I was reading the Ultimate Highway Patrolman thread and decided I've got to have a 4" to keep this one company!
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Excellent score! Congratulations. There is just nothing like a huge revolver that has an all-business, no-glitz appearance to it. No matter how many "show" guns one has, there always needs to be a no-nonsense work gun. And you have one of the best.

My HP is an early six-incher. I think I need to keep an eye out for a four-inch model, too.
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Congratulations are in order! I've got a 6" from 1974 with Magnas. Got to love the sometimes unappreciated Brute!

I agree. A four inch would be nice!!

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Nice, enjoy it I have a 6"er myself.
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I got to shoot it today, and I like!!! At first I didn't think that me and the magna's were going to get along, until I found that they are awesome for one-handed shooting. This one is definitely a keeper
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Great buy! I just acquired a 6" 28-2 about 2 weeks ago. Mine came equipped with Pachmayrs. Not the prettiest setup but I abandoned all thought of changing the grips after one trip to the range. The gun handled 158gr. and 125gr. Magnums as if they were .38 wadcutters. I love my 28, it's the perfect companion to my 27 4".
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I got my first Highway Patrolman while I was stationed at Wheelus Field in Lybia in 1962. I shot the heck out of it every Saterday at the base range. I'm amazed that I didn't blow it up, those were my reloading days when hotter and faster were my goals. Sadly the next year when the M-19s arrived I sold it for the smaller pistol. I did'nt get to replace it until I picked up a new in the box 5 screw in the 80s. You'll love the Patrolman because they shoot well and never seem to wear out.
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This 4-screw Model 28 (no dash) dates from about 1959.



It has one of the best trigger pulls of any Smith in my safe. A delight to shoot DA, even with full power magnums.

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Nice find Jimmy.
You just can't beat a M28 W/6"
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Congratulations! Life is not complete without a 28 or 2 or 3....

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I had a nice 4 screw Model 28 with diamond magnas, that I sold when I ran out of money one summer. It was in excellent condition.

I wish I was the one that bought it!
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