Recent content by reubjames

Why was this done in the first place? Do Colt Pythons barrels have significantly better accuracy or was it a cosmetic thing?

Yeah, it was Cabela's in Buda. I'm forturnate enough to live less than 2 miles from them and they are on the same exit I take to go home each day. I was surprised to actually see it on their shelf. It just jumped out at me when I walked by the counter. Usually their used handgun selection is...

I'm pretty sure they are bone and not stag. I may keep them, they are starting to grow on me. I'm not sure about the Tyler T though. I'll have to shoot it to see how I like that on there. What would the "correct" grips be for this model and vintage? Here are some "before" pics of the...

Same here. I just picked up my first 28-2 today. A 4" version with SN S3053xx. I'm enjoying reading all about this particular model.

I went and picked it up during my lunch break. Some minor rust along on the grip and along the bottom of the trigger guard and frame. Some oil and a little elbow grease should clean that right up. Serial no. is S3053xx, made in the late 60's I'd guess. The bone or antler stocks are terrible...

Will do

Thanks for the info fellas. I'm gonna swing back by the store on my way home after work or on my lunch break if I can squeeze it in. I'll buy her if she's still on the shelf.

I found a rough-around-the-edges 4" 28-2 in .357 at a local dealer marked at $299. Lots of wear in the matte blue finish but mechanically it seemed very tight. Very minimal play in the cylinder (way less than on my new 686), smooth trigger. Chamfered cylinders (I think this was a factory...