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Ok, I can only afford one of these (trust me I have checked, double checked, and triple checked) I have the choice between a pinned and recessed 28 with a 4 inch barrel, in the box in 99% condition, or a 6 inch barrel, pinned and recessed, in the same condition, with the box as well. Both guns are from the same time period (boxes are the same). Both guns, the same price of $500 each. Is there a premium for either the 4 or 6 inch barreled version. Both seem to fit so well in my hand, and both have such wonderful balance.
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Ok, I can only afford one of these (trust me I have checked, double checked, and triple checked) I have the choice between a pinned and recessed 28 with a 4 inch barrel, in the box in 99% condition, or a 6 inch barrel, pinned and recessed, in the same condition, with the box as well. Both guns are from the same time period (boxes are the same). Both guns, the same price of $500 each. Is there a premium for either the 4 or 6 inch barreled version. Both seem to fit so well in my hand, and both have such wonderful balance.
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well, in my neck of the woods, the 4" is a tad more valuble....guess it depends on where you are....
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I would buy the 4 inch becasue I already have a 6 inch model 28. But that's just me.
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IMHO you NEED to come up with another $500.
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10-11-2008, 07:19 PM
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Get the 4".
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David - are you going to shoot em or put em in the safe?
If your going to shoot it get the six incher.
If just an investment piece - go for the 4.
If it were me, I'd buy the 4 immediately, and put the 6 on lay-a-way.
Maybe you can get a discount for buying both.
Keep us posted and how about some pics when you get that first one home?
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I have both and definitely prefer the 4 inch.
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I would go for the 4" version - even if I were planning to shoot to regularly. I think this length on an N frame balances very well. Let us know - WITH PICTURES!
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A revolver as big as a N frame deserves a 6 inch bbl.
If you are gonna shoot magnum loads you might as well avail yourself of the extra velocity and range a 6 inch bbl will provide.
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A revolver as big as a N frame deserves a 6 inch bbl.
If you are gonna shoot magnum loads you might as well avail yourself of the extra velocity and range a 6 inch bbl will provide.
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David, the 4" model 28-2s (I assume this is what you are talking about) are just a bit more desirable than the
big,hulking,6" version.
Granted,the 6"ers shoot a bit easier,but the 4s' just carry easier and shoot as well as the bigger ones.
Buy the 4in. Highway Patrolman, and don't even question your decision.
You won't regret it.
Consider why you've gotten 8 replies in less than an hour. This is a hot topic.
, ,,Good luck,, Al
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Allen - how many ounces more .... is the big Hulker?
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I'd go with the 4 inch, because it is such a sexy piece!!! Also, I own one of each, and I love the 4" so much more!!!
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I love to shoot the four inch 28-2 and it looks great, but doggone, the six incher is awfully accurate with everything I have ever shot through it!
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I would suggest the 4" as well. If it were the 44 magnum, then I'd go with the 6 1/2". The 4" Highway Patrolman is the one I chose.
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I would buy the 4 inch becasue I already have a 6 inch model 28. But that's just me.
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Me too. Or like CowboyKen said get another $500.00. Both are worth it.
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At the risk of sounding redundant....4".
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The 4" is probably the best value for the money. Either of them are worth the asking price if 99%.
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Like most of the other votes cast I'd go with the 4" barrel.What's not to like?
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My vote is for the 4".
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Allen - how many ounces more .... is the big Hulker?
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Two ounces.
The 4-inch weighs in at 42oz
The 6-inch weighs in at 44oz
The four-inch is more comfortable to carry all day and will do for most applications. On the other hand, if you live in a rural area and have a large property or, you plan to shoot it extensively or, you plan to hunt with it, the six-inch will give you extra range and power.
Trust me. I used to carry a big hulking 6.5" Model 25 as a duty gun. Very tiring at the end of the day. I switched to a 4-inch Model 58 (40oz) and it felt like nothing at all.
One good thing about a 6-inch gun. If you ever run out of ammo, it makes a heckva club!
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I would go with the 4" gun. Much more practical if you want to carry it. This old gun is from 1973 and is still tight as a drum.
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I would suggest the 4" as well. If it were the 44 magnum, then I'd go with the 6 1/2". The 4" Highway Patrolman is the one I chose.
Nice M28! I'd go for the 4" model.
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Split the difference and get a mod 27 3.5" They're out there
Right Allen?
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Get the 6" and go hunting.
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4" - just because they look so dang cool...
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I currently have 3 of the 6" and 2 of the 4", the choice is easy to make really, if you are a handgun hunter or long range target shooter the 6" will far outperform the 4" at these tasks, if you wand a c/c weapon or a woods walking/night stand security piece, the 4" will serve you best. If you just like to look at them either is as sweet as the other, sell something else you don't use and get BOTH!!! :-)
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Quote:
Originally posted by maglvr:
I currently have 3 of the 6" and 2 of the 4", the choice is easy to make really, if you are a handgun hunter or long range target shooter the 6" will far outperform the 4" at these tasks, if you wand a c/c weapon or a woods walking/night stand security piece, the 4" will serve you best. If you just like to look at them either is as sweet as the other, sell something else you don't use and get BOTH!!! :-)
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And I thought I was the only one with an overload of 28's.
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