As much as I like my 4" 28-2

[Dump1567]

If I'm going to hump an N frame, it's going to be one with a caliber starting with a .4.
Now if it was a new 8 shot .357, that would be different. But if limited to 6 rounds, why not make them on the large size?

Show me the error in my thinking.

 

[kennyb]

using your reasoning....why not the 500 mag.?now THATS the large size!

 

[Revolver-time]

I can almost agree. I have a few N frames but only 3 of them are 357. I really like my 24s. Take that 28 and trade it for a L frame.

 

[nipster]

Some things to consider:

A 686 with a 4" barrel weighs 42 oz
A 28 with a 4" barrel weighs 41 oz

A 686 with a 6" barrel weighs 46 oz
A 28 with a 6" barrel weighs 44 oz

What were you saying about weight? Remember that full lug barrel adds weight.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Show me another gun that has as much "working man's" class as your 28-2 and I might start to agree.

 

[Dump1567]

I can almost agree. I have a few N frames but only 3 of them are 357. I really like my 24s. Take that 28 and trade it for a L frame.

I won't part with the 28, but it probably won't get into my carry rotation.
Actually already have a 386 NG. Great light carry gun. And I get an extra round.

 

[SixgunFife]

I see no fault to your thinking - if you prefer the big-bores, go for it!

I've found a happy place with the medium-bores myself. I've carried one of those 8-shooters you mention (a 627 Pro Series) and it rocked. Right now my warm-and-fuzzies handgun-wise are from a 5-inch 27-2 (now stocked with Kurac Cokes, not pictured).

 

[44 Mag Fan]

I'll take it off your hands,those are great guns.

 

[WickedSharp]

I'd go hump a 58 if I were you!

 

[williamlayton]

Get one & carry 'em both---that way you have a choice and you will be well balanced in your thinking.
I said that and endorse the post.
Blessings

 

[highpower3006]

I sold my HP several years ago and have regretted it ever since. I have been looking for a 28 or a 27 for years around here with no luck.

I do, however, get to carry my 29 around so life's no so bad.

 

[P&R Fan]

I've been wearing my 4" M28-2 in my Lobo IWB holster all day. Totally comfortable, and I literally forget it's there. I have my M340PD in my left front pants pocket so I have a .357 Magnum available to either hand at all times.
I'm going out in about an hour to conduct a surveillance. Will be in the car for 4 or 5 hours. It will be completely comfortable, and I feel VERY well-armed.
Jim

 

[grip frame]

I fully agree with the OP.

Packing a N frame in .357 instead of .44 mag is like packing a full size 1911 in 9mm instead of .45.

Call me crazy but I have no use for the six shot N frame .357.

 

[semperfi71]

I have a M66-1 2 1/2 inch that I load with 158 grain hard-cast semi-wadcutters to about 1200 fps.

In a totally "no-frills", "boil-it-down", revolver situation it's weight and power will preclude any other S&W .357 Magnum of any other size and weight.

But that would be akin to watching only movies with Catherine Zeta-Jones when there are so many choices, not that she's a bad "un".

 

[Maximumbob54]

One more time:

 

[deanodog]

I have owned several 28s in 4 inch and 6 inch that I have sold or traded away. I think they are too much gun for 357. I have an L frame for them and I own some N frames starting with a 4.

 

[CWH44300]

If I'm going to hump an N frame, it's going to be one with a caliber starting with a .4.
Now if it was a new 8 shot .357, that would be different. But if limited to 6 rounds, why not make them on the large size?

Show me the error in my thinking.

I've been humping a 329, before that it was all about the 4" 629
Read that has, 26oz instead of 41oz
Its a no brainer

 

[bobcat]

I got authorization to carry my 28-2 and wore it on duty for 10 years, until we were transitioned to the Beretta 96. I'm 6'5" and well over 200 lbs., and I never found it that difficult to carry. It's still in my possession and won't go anywhere while I'm drawing breath. BTW we didn't have the option of anything other that a .38/.357 and I certainly never felt under gunned with it.

Take care...