That is awesome and I would not mind owning something like that.
28-2 Refinish...What do you think?
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rettxpo
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I left all the internals alone. I had the extractor and rear sight done in their "House Black".
Thanks for all the positive comments. A model 28 should be in everybody's stable. I'll be out at the range with it this weekend weather permitting.
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CCR does outstanding work. I first learned of them over on the Sig Forum about 7 years ago when their wait time was only about 4 weeks. I've only had one gun refinished by them, an old Sig P226 that was a LEO trade in. I was extremely pleased with their work, and the finish has held up tremendously for these past 7 years.
I don't know if I could bring myself to have an old S&W refinished, but everyone is different. I'm glad you are happy with yours. You've got a great pair of M28's!
I don't know if I could bring myself to have an old S&W refinished, but everyone is different. I'm glad you are happy with yours. You've got a great pair of M28's!
Exactly what I was thinking. Great grain on that set.
Engine49guy
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I Like it !
Represents the Model 628...a gun S&W never made but should have like the Model 612 and 618.
The reasons S&W never made a 628 remains a mystery but guessing it had something to do with their commitment to the Model 66 as the premier SS .357 LEO sidearm at the time and not needing an N frame SS .357 to compete against it.
Also guessing back then the added cost of making the 628 in SS probably was a wash compared to the man hours cost of the basic satin blue finish on the 28.
With the EPA and man hour difference today it would weigh heavily in favour of making it in SS but S&W has gone in the other direction making SS J frame 357's instead since the revolver market has shifted from larger 4" LEO duty guns to small but powerful civilian CCW snubs....
On a side note I had a chance to buy a hard chromed 3.5" Model 27 several years back for $600 but hesitated ...Still regretting that decision !
PS...What do they charge for that finish ?
maybe I missed it but is it a hard chrome or a satin nickel ?
Represents the Model 628...a gun S&W never made but should have like the Model 612 and 618.
The reasons S&W never made a 628 remains a mystery but guessing it had something to do with their commitment to the Model 66 as the premier SS .357 LEO sidearm at the time and not needing an N frame SS .357 to compete against it.
Also guessing back then the added cost of making the 628 in SS probably was a wash compared to the man hours cost of the basic satin blue finish on the 28.
With the EPA and man hour difference today it would weigh heavily in favour of making it in SS but S&W has gone in the other direction making SS J frame 357's instead since the revolver market has shifted from larger 4" LEO duty guns to small but powerful civilian CCW snubs....
On a side note I had a chance to buy a hard chromed 3.5" Model 27 several years back for $600 but hesitated ...Still regretting that decision !
PS...What do they charge for that finish ?
maybe I missed it but is it a hard chrome or a satin nickel ?
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rettxpo
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I never really noticed until y'all pointed it out to me. I had to take it out of the safe and admire them. They're period correct but weren't original to the gun. I bought them off a forum member last year and didn't know how great of a deal I got until now.
Geronimo Jim
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Really, really pretty gun.
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rettxpo
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I believe their price was $319 but they were offering a 25% discount at the time. They offer the discount at various times of the year, you just have to keep an eye open for them.
Their website states:
CPII is a true composite plating process. It is an Electroless Nickel / Boron Nitride tank based plating system that incorporates Boron Nitride particles within the matrix of a phosphate system. CPII is the color similar to a Bead Blasted Stainless would look CPII will be available for steels.
jfp357
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Nice looking guns ! advice from me.......never sell a gun, always buy.
Engine49guy
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Thanks for the info,
While I kinda prefer SS over Nickel satin nickel is a bit more appropriate for a 28 somehow maybe because S&W did make small batches of nickel 28's back in the day and I believe some went to the Florida Highway Patrol "FHP" back when they wore Stetson hats...
Anyway they do a great job thanks again for sharing !
ACP230
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I have an "experienced" (worn) M19 2.5 inch that I wish looked like your M28.
I like it.
I like it.
I knew the guys at the Dallas company that did that finish.
Was it called Nitex or Nitrex????
I seem to remember it had Teflon somehow in the Electroless Nickle process, not Boron???
Several of my buddies had their guns refinished there.
The other finish used quite a bit back in those days was Armoloy.
It was a hard Chrome process done by the company in Ft. Worth.
A lot of IPSC shooters had their frames done on their 1911's, many did the whole gun.
Was it called Nitex or Nitrex????
I seem to remember it had Teflon somehow in the Electroless Nickle process, not Boron???
Several of my buddies had their guns refinished there.
The other finish used quite a bit back in those days was Armoloy.
It was a hard Chrome process done by the company in Ft. Worth.
A lot of IPSC shooters had their frames done on their 1911's, many did the whole gun.
Very nice. CCR did a great job. Just how bad was the original finish & did the re-finish completely mask the old finish?
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rettxpo
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The original finish had some rust but no pitting on it when I bought it. It also had a large area of bluing worn off around the barrel, high points, and the trigger guard. It wasn't horrible but just needed some TLC. The refinish covered all the blemishes and I can't tell where any of the blemishes were ever at.
I didn't get to shoot it this weekend (rain) but I can tell you that I've been doing some dry firing and working on my sight alignment and sight picture. The front sight is really visible and easy to acquire because of the "House Black" rear sight.
From all the reviews on another forum site it is said to very durable. Since its an electroless plating I suspect that it'll hold up much better than a sprayed on finish.
They have a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner that states:
Limited Life Time Warranty
Your firearm will be refinished by CCR (Cummings Custom Refinishing) with the very best materials available on the market today. CCR is so confident that this is the best product CCR gives a limited lifetime warranty against corrosion and peeling of the finish to the original CCR customer. This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear on contact areas and does NOT cover abuse, or damage to the finish due to neglect or accident; does not cover the firearm against damage, abuse or misuse; and does not include any incidental or consequential damages or loss.
Your remedies under this Warranty are limited to free refinishing by CCR of your firearm with the same finish and color as originally applied.
BCDWYO
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Thanks for sharing! I didn't expect to like it when I opened the thread, but I actually like it a lot!
LaVistaBill
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I had a early 70's Model 28 4" satin nickel plated at S.E. Davis Guns in Louisville, Ky. I had a set of Herrett's Trooper grips on it and that HP was one fine looker (and shooter too). Took it with me to MP School at Ft. McClellan, Alabama in 1976 and let a fellow talk me out of it. I may have to find a "beater" Model 28 and try it again!
Well, it probably won't rust.....
