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28’s are nothing but pure sexy .......
I just joined the 28 club with a beautiful example from 1973. This 28-2 came with the box (nice condition) but grips that were not original. So, to me, this screams “add some Culina combats and shoot the hell out of it”!
These N frames, while large and heavy, just exude power and grace. No, I won’t put it in my pocket, but I will bring it out to show off non stop! Here it is in its low light, sexy, Christmas photo opp .....
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Oh Yea, You got that right!!!!!!!
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I like them too
all between 1973 and 1983 in that range
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That’s sexy for sure. The grips look awesome.
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My M28-2 :)
My best 4" 357 Magnum for sure! 
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I always thought they should have come with the Model 58 stocks....here's my 1960 Highway Patrolman with the period correct PC Magnas and a Tylers T Grip:
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As much as I like my 4” model 28, I must disagree with the Sexy look. To me the model 28 is a no nonsense revolver that makes the statement Don’t Fuss with me, I'm for real.
Now if a revolver can be considered sexy, it would be the 2 ½” model 19. Six rounds of OMG in a smaller package that feels like a real gun in your hand.
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If an artillary piece can be called sexy, I suppose so. They are huge! Now K frames are a whole different matter.
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Here's a nice family shot of my pre-28 and 28-2 surrounding my nickel 4" 27-2:
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I see no reason to correct the grip situation. The square butt combats are very nice. Congratulations!
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I really love them all, especially the blue ones, although I admit my stainless and nickel guns are quite attractive. Personally, for looks, I prefer the 4" models, K, L, or N, but that doesn't detract from any others insofar as sexiness is concerned. They're all just gorgeous. My first S&W was a 4" Model 19. When I showed it to my then 70 year old mother, who never touched a gun in her life, she remarked, "That's very beautiful", or words to that effect. I was elated. That whole family of guns still give me the very same feeling. 
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Nothing like a nice Model 28. I picked up a older S serial number in 4" a few months back, a great workhorse of a gun. Love shooting it. Had a 6" awhile back and went to the shorter barrel.
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As much as I like my 4” model 28, I must disagree with the Sexy look. To me the model 28 is a no nonsense revolver that makes the statement Don’t Fuss with me, I'm for real.
Now if a revolver can be considered sexy, it would be the 2 ½” model 19. Six rounds of OMG in a smaller package that feels like a real gun in your hand.
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Hey OB, I’m thinking “sexy” is in the eye of the beholder! 
And also, I have quite a few Smith revolvers that I think are damn sexy. I just happened to be “fondling” the new to me 28 when I took those pics and made the post.
Edit: Oh boy, I’m not gonna get dinged for using sexy and fondling in the same post am I?
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I just joined the 28 club with a beautiful example from 1973. This 28-2 came with the box (nice condition) but grips that were not original. So, to me, this screams “add some Culina combats and shoot the hell out of it”!
These N frames, while large and heavy, just exude power and grace. No, I won’t put it in my pocket, but I will bring it out to show off non stop! Here it is in its low light, sexy, Christmas photo opp .....
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I would have liked your post if it wasn't for those grips. 
Edit. For all the other folks that have shown either magnas or targets. My thumb is up.
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I see no reason to correct the grip situation. The square butt combats are very nice. Congratulations!
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The N Frames feel so good in my hand I have to enjoy them.
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I would have liked your post if it wasn't for those grips.
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I do totally understand this - folks seem to either love or hate the combats. I happen to love these and have them on several other guns.
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I do totally understand this - folks seem to either love or hate the combats. I happen to love these and have them on several other guns.
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Personnal peeve here, sorry. But those finger grooves never fit my fingers.
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My 4" 28-2 was a plain-featured piece of iron that faithfully brought me home at the end of watch to my wife, who was - and is - sexy.
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Myself I prefer magna's on my 28-2 w/ 4" barrel . My 6" wears s&w target grips . Yes , I shoot full magnum loads in my 4" as well . Those fancy grips with the finger grooves do nothing for me . But -- to each his own . Regards, Paul
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Here are my two 28-2 revolvers...
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Then I must participate..
Here is mine with a head knocker and holster. Makes me want to get a motocycle too...
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Note to self ....... start every post with “in my opinion” ....... 
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Blue Collar Masculine, not sexy.
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Nothing sexy here. This just says "Don't worry bout' the mule goin' blind just load the wagon".
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... I like them as well:
Details of one of my favorites that has seen a few rodeos (which makes a Model 28 even more attractive)  ...
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My 28-2 came to me as an abused rescue. Poor thing is so finish challenged she's camera shy. But, now I'm her custodian and I love her. The action is smooth as silk, locks up tight and although the sex appeal maybe gone she still has a lot of spunk. Even with some acne scars once she had a nice bath, lovingly polished by hand with some Flitz (there was no bluing to worry about), then gently waxed, the beauty of patina was a sight for these sore eyes. Racehorses are pretty and every once in while run fast, work horses get the job done everyday. Of course all this is IMHO! regards, hardcase60
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Here is my Pre 28, Highway Patrolman... It's what a .357 Magnum should be.
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A thread can just be chuggin away normally ....... then, RKmesa comes along. Outstanding!
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Nothing sexy here. This just says "Don't worry bout' the mule goin' blind just load the wagon".
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Aren't Herretts great on a 28??? My no dash from 1960. Bob
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I propose that you should be considered an Official 'Old S&W Guy' if you can recall when M28's/HP's were on the shelf at the LGS and still considered 'econo-guns'.
I do, and will always remember my first, a 6" that I attempted to torture with youthful, stoopid ++P++ handloads. Never a problem. (thank goodness)
Wish that there'd been a 5" option, and while wishing, a 628 would have been great!
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Those Herrett Stars with the skip checking are the best. Use to sell the heck out of them.
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This here equating sex and revolvers thing has me thinking I have either been buying the wrong revolvers, or ya'll been having sex wrong.
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I like my Smiths..........NONE are sexy or called she......I don't understand that at all...........
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Picked up about a year ago at a good price. They seem to be getting higher every day. I remember when they would lay on a dealer's shelf for months at $150 with no takers. That's my problem - I remember too far back, makes today's prices seem exhorbitant. Ha.
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Oh that's purdy 6GUNS!
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Here's my 28-2 with an S serial number made in 1967 and it has a set of John Culina Maple grips.
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I say it often in these threads, but I think the N frame is the ultimate S&W revolver. With magnas and a t grip, they just feel absolutely perfect in my hand.
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Actually, about 6 years ago I had a collection of 27-2's and 29-2"s and I sold them and this was the one N frame I kept. The 28-2 is exactly the same mechanically as the 27-2 it's just the fancy high luster blue and checkered steel top strap that make them different.
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Formal and casual attire for my 5 screw.
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