It may put me in the minority but I won't buy a S&W that I can't shoot regularly. If the rarity or condition is such that it shouldn't be shot, I'll pass. I shoot my 5" 27 with both factory and handloaded .357. In my mind that is how it was meant to be. If I can shoot it enough to wear it out, I'll have it fixed so my son can take his chance at wearing it out when he gets it too.

I think you made a good deal on the 28. It cleaned up nice. Hope you enjoy it.

Jim