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S&W 27-2 and S&W 28-2 are the same?
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dajonga
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Yes, I believe the guns are the same. The only difference is the finish. The 27 was a high polish blue. The 28 was made with a no-nonsense matte finish so as to provide a lower cost N frame to be put into hard use by law enforcement. I also believe the top strap on the 28 was less reflective than the 27.
I do not know what the price difference was between the 28 and the 27.
I do not know what the price difference was between the 28 and the 27.
Bladeswitcher
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The 28 was a lower cost version of the 27. THe 28 had a matte finish, while the 27 was highly polished. Also, the 27 had some deluxe details like the checkered top strap.
The Model 28 was a cop's gun, something a working man could afford.
Looking at the guns, they're different. Shooting the guns, they're the same.
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Valmet
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This ^^^^. By the early 1950s S&W was realizing that the .357 (then, the Pre-27) wasn’t something large PDs were ordering in significant numbers, the Highway Patrolman was the remedy to that. Finish isn’t as glossy, doesn’t have the checkering on top strap like the 27, etc.
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The Norseman
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S&W 28-2 357Mag
Thank you all for the prompt replies.
The Barrel says;
357 Highway
CTG Patrolman.
It is in rough shape; surface rust, pitting, and S&W Wood Grips
follow the contour of Grip Frame, are Ok.
The Barrel is Pinned and Cylinder is Recessed, sorta cool.
Screws look Ok.
I was basically just wondering about it.
Thank you again.
My other MG.
Thank you all for the prompt replies.
The Barrel says;
357 Highway
CTG Patrolman.
It is in rough shape; surface rust, pitting, and S&W Wood Grips
follow the contour of Grip Frame, are Ok.
The Barrel is Pinned and Cylinder is Recessed, sorta cool.
Screws look Ok.
I was basically just wondering about it.
Thank you again.
My other MG.
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Also, on a 27, the tang on the rear sight is checkered to match the top of the rib.
hkcavalier
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Surprised it's taking this long to point out the differences.
28s came in 4" or 6" with very few exceptions. Almost all were standard trigger, standard hammer, and magna stocks.
27s were in several factory barrel lengths and had choices in triggers, hammers, and stocks.
28s came in 4" or 6" with very few exceptions. Almost all were standard trigger, standard hammer, and magna stocks.
27s were in several factory barrel lengths and had choices in triggers, hammers, and stocks.
Log differences as noted even if your eyes are closed... Feeling the finish and the checkered top strap as well as the top of the rear sight tang will give instant identification to someone that knows his Smiths.
slickracer
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Checkered top strap & rib on the 27 is a big difference.
robvious
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the 28 is not a "Mountain Gun"... it predates that marketing Scheme...
the MG's are just tributes to the way S&W made guns in the past...
they are great revolvers... and like said before... a working gun...
the MG's are just tributes to the way S&W made guns in the past...
they are great revolvers... and like said before... a working gun...
Triathloncoach
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The same on the receiving end.
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And of course the checkering on the rear sight and the top strap.
Steve
wheelgun28
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Once upon a time on the forum, someone insisted that the 27 was more accurate and had better triggers, etc.
This had many discussions and he finally took them to the range and he "proved" the 27 was more accurate. No, this didn't settle it and the person was quite upset as I recall.
I'm sure if you search it you'll find more info on it.
Most people including myself think they are the same.
28 more basic less option
27 more fit and finish with more options
This had many discussions and he finally took them to the range and he "proved" the 27 was more accurate. No, this didn't settle it and the person was quite upset as I recall.
I'm sure if you search it you'll find more info on it.
Most people including myself think they are the same.
28 more basic less option
27 more fit and finish with more options
Depending on price and mechanical condition, that old Highway Patrolman might be worth picking up as a shooter.
As you no doubt know, the N-frame is a great platform for shooting even the hottest 357 magnums.
If it is in good mechanical shape (timing, lockup, bore, chambers, etc.) and can be had for $400 or less, it would probably clean up better than you expect and make a great woods/knockaroud/shooter. Even if you needed to do a little cold blue touchup to make it look decent.
38SPL HV
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I miss my S&W Highway Patrolman revolvers. Had a six inch and three four inchers at one time or another. They’re probably putting smiles on the faces of their current owners if they appreciate them as much as I had.
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The M-28 is a Crown Victoria and the M-27 is a Lincoln Town Car.
They'll both get you there but with the Town Car you'll arrive in style.
My 1979 M-28-2. It was shipped with Magnas. I added the Targets.
And my 1961 M-27. (sold) I imagine that it was shipped with Magnas and I added the Diamond Targets.
It had Targets on it when I got it I just upgraded them to Diamond Targets.
I think M27s are just a little more eloquent than M28s. But that's just me.
They'll both get you there but with the Town Car you'll arrive in style.
My 1979 M-28-2. It was shipped with Magnas. I added the Targets.
And my 1961 M-27. (sold) I imagine that it was shipped with Magnas and I added the Diamond Targets.
It had Targets on it when I got it I just upgraded them to Diamond Targets.
I think M27s are just a little more eloquent than M28s. But that's just me.
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