Any IDPA revolver shooters ever use a Model 28 4"?

There is an IDPA shoot here on Sunday, and my M28 is saying that it has not been on the range for awhile and wants to go instead of my 66 in SSR

I have everything needed...just haven't used it in a match yet. Seems like it is faster to reload with the holes in the cylinder being farther apart...probably just my imagination...sure is slick however!!

Randy

Go for it.
My M28 had been to the range, and to the woods as a fishing gun.
If I was still shooting IDPA I'd probably try it.

I usually use my 586 but I have shot my 28, and model 10, and even a Colt Official Police. I suspect the larger cylinder may have an advantage in the feel and the jiggle angle for reloading, but I will be damned if I know why. My IDPA club runs about 5% revolver shooters.

You are probably reloading the 28 with HKS Speed Loaders.
The only down side is finding a Great belt carrier for them.
Reading between the lines, I think you are using HKS speed loaders in your other Revolvers, so no problem with different reloading techniques.

I think you are right about the larger cylinder diameter loading quicker. Chamfered would be better yet.

My first Revolver as a Patrolman in 1975 was a 4" Model 28. It was a tack driver, and still is. I sold it to a friend of mine, who still has it. The M28 has always been a GREAT Revolver.

Have fun with it.

Bob

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I shoot at model 28-2 almost every other week in IDPA with Dade speed loaders. Take first place in my division almost every time (of course I also take last place almost every time too).

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The biggest challenge is good speedloaders. I prefer Safariland N-1's, but they haven't been made in a few years. You can sometimes find them at large gun shows or on Ebay. I have used the N-1's with S&W model 27's, Model 28's, Heavy Duties and Colt New Services in .38 Special and .357.

Buck

A K frame has been the gun that has won the most matches. It's OK to run what you have and have fun with it but if you want to be a serious competitor I would hunt down a K frame and spend my money there getting accessories.

Randy
If you decide to play with the 28 in more matches, I can make you a couple kydex carriers for it. I have an HKS 27 on hand. I need to have a body form made in that size anyway.

One of my local gun shops has a couple of the old Safariland speed loaders for the 27/28. They look like a Comp 1. They have them priced at $28 each. They must have looked them up on e-bay to come up with a price like that for them.

Bob
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if you can find one a Mateba Model 6 Unica in .357 5" or 6"

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Just FYI....IDPA limits barrel length to 4" in revolver classes.

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Bob.
SWCA 1821

sorry...i was thinking a speedy revolver thats controllable, they also have a 4" but im not sure if its still in 357

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My M28 and I got along just fine at the IDPA shoot. I DID use dig out their M28's and join me next time.
I have a whole herd of K & L frames that I could also use....just had a hoot with the 28.....and oh my is it accurate....shot the match with down ZERO on all targets!! ( I have learned that if I cannot be super speedy, then I will VERY accurate.)

Randy
PS...Old school can be a LOT of fun!!

Exactly 4.2

I have shot mine a time or three. I prefer my 586, but the 28 does just fine.

Actually, it is the opposite. Larger cylinder means more steel for the rounds to hit. This is one reason why K-frames are considered the best choice for the sport (aside from the smaller and lighter cylinder also meaning a theoretically lighter trigger pull).

That being said...shoot what ya got (or what you love to shoot). Unless you are planning to try to win Master class, theory doesn't mean a whole lot.

If you do shoot a big match, be sure to check the weight of your gun. I was surprised to discover that my stock 686 with Pachmayrs on it was 1/10th of an ounce overweight (and thus illegal).