28-2 I just purchased

[SF VET]

and I have to say your wood shop also looks fabulous.

SF VET

 

[CH4]

Beautiful 28, KC130
Last week I crossed paths with a beautiful 4” 28-2 which was on consignment at a LGS for $1050. Unfortunately, it had Pachmayrs and the front screw on the rear sight tang was staked at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. That was a first. I offered $800, but the owner would only come down to $950.

 

[bananaman]

I really like your 4" 28! Something I would still like to own. I have a 6" no dash from 1960. The most important thing is to find stocks that feel right in your hand. Bob

 

[Farmer17]

I think the pearl grips look great but I have a whole bunch of smiths with factory wood so I’d leave the pearl grips on it for something different.

 

[Paul7]

Nice pictures everyone. Question: Are 28 target grips bigger than 19 target grips since it is a bigger frame?

 

[PeteC]

Nice pictures everyone. Question: Are 28 target grips bigger than 19 target grips since it is a bigger frame?

Yes. About 0.1 inch in thickness and width at the grip screw. It makes a significant difference in circumference, about 1/2 inch at the grip screw, where your ring finger rests using a typical grip.

 

[Paul7]

Yes. About 0.1 inch in thickness and width at the grip screw. It makes a significant difference in circumference, about 1/2 inch at the grip screw, where your ring finger rests using a typical grip.

I thought so, my understanding is they are the same target grips as used on the Model 29. I handled one of those at the LGS and they felt way too big, the Model 19 target grips are just right for me. If I ever get a 28 I'll have to go with the Magnas I guess.

 

[Paul7]

Here's another question, are the Magna grips on the 28 bigger than on the 19 or 10 since it is a bigger frame?

 

[rubiranch]

Very nice Model 28-2. The correct stocks should be diamond magnas made from walnut. Personally, I would lose the Ace trigger shoe, and I would remove the pearl grips so fast they get windburn

Did I hear someone say trigger shoe??

 

[BigBill]

Nothing wrong with pearl grips ask General Patton.

 

[Narragansett]

Did I hear someone say trigger shoe??

I know you use that nasty thing. I think I saw a spot you missed while waxing it

 

[Truckman]

I know you use that nasty thing. I think I saw a spot you missed while waxing it

Did you miss the shadow from the piece of lint in one of the hollow points?...Or is that just a light reflection from the polished copper jacket?......Ben

 

[Narragansett]

Did you miss the shadow from the piece of lint in one of the hollow points?...Or is that just a light reflection from the polished copper jacket?......Ben

Looks more like wax he forgot to remove. Something tells me he waxes ammo too

 

[ruger 22]

I too have a 28-2 with 4" bbl. I have S&W target stocks and a set of Magnas for it along with a pair of faux pearls from Eagle. Hate to say it but when shooting full house loads the most comfortable stocks are the fake pearls so I would shoot yours,(if you are going to shoot it at all), with whatever stocks you are going to get and shoot it with the pearls too before you toss them. I think they look good and may surprise you.