The model 28-2 is a good choice, However I would recommend a can of bear spray as the first means of defense. Shooting at a bear on the trail should be the absolute last resort. IMHO
Never shot 10MM ammo but have used 45,357,38,9mm Georgia Arms ammo and been happy with results. Does not matter though as Every time I check their site in the last 6 months they are out of components for most everything.
Shooting a piece of roast beef is entirely different then shooting something alive with muscle and bone, That being said stop worrying about the .22 cal M&P its a nice gun take it to the range shoot it, enjoy it with you wife and keep it handy and safely secured at home incase you need it. Any...
If you are looking for a MD 28 I would pass on it. If you are looking for a NYSP marked MD 28 then I would go look at it and make a decision based on condition. Also were holes drilled to mount a red dot ? When they were sold surplus by NYSP I do not believe they had any boxes or Doc. I Pd...
Well I have 5 model 28's and am always looking for another. So I have the same sickness. I am sure there are many others on here who have the same problem with one model or another.
Go to the S&W site, accessories, grips and it will show you a picture of a round butt and square butt revolver. Than you can check your gun and know for sure.
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I have a 19-3 with an R stamped in the frame under the stocks. I contacted S&W if it was a reblue or repair stamp. They told me it was an in house manufacturing mark. Do not know if they gave me the correct info but that was the answer I received.