Snapping Twig
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The lazy ampersand, P&R, nicer finish than on later models and 4 screw!!!
You put the hurt on the other guy, and that's straight up.
You put the hurt on the other guy, and that's straight up.
How'd I Do: Gunshow Trade
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Rufus
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I saw a Model 28 (4") in a LGS a few weeks back, and they were asking $799 for it. It seems too high for me, so I passed on it. With what you traded, I think you made a good deal.
You don't even need to raise the issue of comparable value on that trade, and the question of which guy got the better of the deal doesn't come up. Here's why:
You went into a show carrying a gun you had no particular love or need for, and you came out of the show with a gun that has a lot of what you wanted and the potential to provide even more, given its flexibility to chamber different rounds and handle different loads. You put out no money to make this transformation happen. Where is the down side? You ended up owning what is for your purposes a better gun and still had your money in your pocket at the end of the day.
You went into a show carrying a gun you had no particular love or need for, and you came out of the show with a gun that has a lot of what you wanted and the potential to provide even more, given its flexibility to chamber different rounds and handle different loads. You put out no money to make this transformation happen. Where is the down side? You ended up owning what is for your purposes a better gun and still had your money in your pocket at the end of the day.
If you decide it's not what you want... 410Bore will be around soon to relieve you of it. Don't trust him.. he will tell you it's a useless piece of junk. But of course he will grudgingly take it off your hands.
Just kidding...He would be a good source for period correct stocks should you want them.. however ..the ones you have will work more than fine.
You did well. The Highway patrolman Model 28 is the working mans .357 magnum. It is made to get dirty. Nice find!
Just kidding...He would be a good source for period correct stocks should you want them.. however ..the ones you have will work more than fine. You did well. The Highway patrolman Model 28 is the working mans .357 magnum. It is made to get dirty. Nice find!
THAT'S a nice 4 screw! I think you did very well. The correct magna grips are like those posted by ghawke.
Here is my 28-2 with period correct targets with the "football" cut out.
The targets for your gun should look more like this, except will have the diamond pattern on the grip
like the magnas shown above. You're gonna love the way it shoots!
Here is my 28-2 with period correct targets with the "football" cut out.
The targets for your gun should look more like this, except will have the diamond pattern on the grip
like the magnas shown above. You're gonna love the way it shoots!
Of course posters on the ruger forums may disagree but I think you did well. Congrats
There are a lot of 28-2's out there, but the OP's no dash/4 screw is something I keep an eye out for. I also personally like the 6" HP's. I keep one by the front door. Gun on the right.
Here is a representation of the stocks the OP will be looking for to put on his gun. On the left (first year of production), unless he prefers targets.
Here is a representation of the stocks the OP will be looking for to put on his gun. On the left (first year of production), unless he prefers targets.
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Tom_R
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I just picked up a 4" Model 28 today for $589 out the Door (6% Tax included) with Pachmyr grips and some holster wear and a few "Freckels" like you said. So I think you did great.
I shot it for the first time today, and my first five shots all went in the black.
You will love yours.
I shot it for the first time today, and my first five shots all went in the black.
You will love yours.
Tom_R
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I like the Grips you have on it by the way. I want to get a set for mine, but the Pachmyr grips on it look ugly but feel beautiful. So we will see.
Uh, that there makes no sense... 5 screw guns were before S&W started using model numbers. If indeed, you have a 5 screw frame stamped M28-2... I'd factory letter that sucker to authenticate that, because it would be a pretty unusual M28-2.
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I agree you made a good trade. I had a Ruger Super Redhawk and the only thing ""wrong" was the barrel was 8 inches long! I traded it for a S&W model 629 and both of us were happy
I'm with everyone else. You done did good!
You traded a gun chambered in a "niche" caliper that unless you reload, is EXPENSIVE to shoot, for a really nice 4 screw HP. The HP will only continue to increase in value and if you ever decide you want to sell it, you'd have a much easier time finding a buyer for it than the Ruger.
If it were my gun, I'd look for a set of period correct diamond magnas to put on her. You should be able to find a nice set here in the classifieds. You can also PM forum member "VM" to see if he has a set. EBay (if you are so inclined) is also another good source.
Once you find a set, take a few pictures of her wearing them, then put those newer targets back on her for when you shoot her. The target grips fill your hand better than the smaller magnas.
This is my 6" HP made a about 4 years after yours wearing its' original grips.
Congrats on trading into a really great old gun!
You traded a gun chambered in a "niche" caliper that unless you reload, is EXPENSIVE to shoot, for a really nice 4 screw HP. The HP will only continue to increase in value and if you ever decide you want to sell it, you'd have a much easier time finding a buyer for it than the Ruger.
If it were my gun, I'd look for a set of period correct diamond magnas to put on her. You should be able to find a nice set here in the classifieds. You can also PM forum member "VM" to see if he has a set. EBay (if you are so inclined) is also another good source.
Once you find a set, take a few pictures of her wearing them, then put those newer targets back on her for when you shoot her. The target grips fill your hand better than the smaller magnas.
This is my 6" HP made a about 4 years after yours wearing its' original grips.
Congrats on trading into a really great old gun!
OK, it's just a M28 no dash...... S2070XX.......
charlie sherrill
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The four screw "S" serial number 28-0 would have sealed it for me. I've got a pre 28 five screw and a 28-2 and the one you found is one I don't have. I'd put some kind of rubbers on it to shoot while I was looking for a correct set of magnas. You got a good deal.
As has been mentioned, "if you're satisfied that's all that matters".
Darn... the reason why I mentioned doing a factory letter is that there has been some rare instances where S&W pulled a stunt like that, where they found some older unfinshed frame that had been lurking around and decided to finish it off under the current revision number... the factory doesn't waste anything.
I thought you may of had one of those rare anaimals, which would have been an exciting find.
I have a 4566 pistol that was factory lettered, it showed that it was shipped 5/7/2009, but the letter also mentioned that had also been sitting in S&W factory inventory since 1999 before finally being shipped.
Jack Flash
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I agree with DCWilson -- you got something you want for something you were not using. So you came out fine.
As for the other guy, if he is patient, he can probably sell it for more than he was asking for the one you now have. So he wins too.
You can drive yourself nuts with "what if" scenarios -- "What if I sold the Ruger privately then bought the S&W, would I have come out a hundred or so ahead?" Who knows? Maybe, maybe not. But by then the S&W would have been long gone.
So sleep well. You have a great gun that anyone here would love to have, and you got rid of something you did not really want.
As for the other guy, if he is patient, he can probably sell it for more than he was asking for the one you now have. So he wins too.
You can drive yourself nuts with "what if" scenarios -- "What if I sold the Ruger privately then bought the S&W, would I have come out a hundred or so ahead?" Who knows? Maybe, maybe not. But by then the S&W would have been long gone.
So sleep well. You have a great gun that anyone here would love to have, and you got rid of something you did not really want.
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