Raider Rudy
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After 32 yrs in law enforcement I stumbled onto a model 28 in a gun store so I bought it.
Karma! Finally bought a S&W 28 4"
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A nice find and welcome to the forum.
Oyaji
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Congrats, that a fine revolver you got there.
I'm still looking for a nice Mod 28-2 w/4" bbl for my collection. I've got one with a 6" barrel however, those with a 4" don't turn up as often.
I'm still looking for a nice Mod 28-2 w/4" bbl for my collection. I've got one with a 6" barrel however, those with a 4" don't turn up as often.
Rudy, Karma am good. Happy for you. Good snag.
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Raider Rudy
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Thank you for the warm welcome gentlemen!
Now I will tell you what makes this purchase so special.
I have been retired from the California Highway Patrol for 4 yrs now after a 32 yrs in law enforcement. I am going back in uniform next Feb for a part time job with a small police dept at the local community college. They require that I provide my own firearm so I had been visiting the local gun stores for a 40 cal semi auto. When I finally decided on what to buy I went down to make a purchase. While I was in the process I observed a large framed blue steel revolver next to the gun I was buying. I saw the tag & it said S&W 28 $799.00. I have not seen a handgun like this in a gun store for many years. I inquired & was told that the owner had passed away & his son did not want any guns in the house so he sold it to them. Otherwise they don't usually have these for sale. I could not believe my eyes. I immediately told them I wanted to buy it, however California law requires that I can only purchase 1 gun every 30 days. I gave them a deposit & I will pick it up next month. This is the "Highway Patrolman" 357 mag that I always wanted because I was a highway patrolman. It had to be Karma that led me to that gun store where I found it. I can't wait to fire it.
Now I will tell you what makes this purchase so special.
I have been retired from the California Highway Patrol for 4 yrs now after a 32 yrs in law enforcement. I am going back in uniform next Feb for a part time job with a small police dept at the local community college. They require that I provide my own firearm so I had been visiting the local gun stores for a 40 cal semi auto. When I finally decided on what to buy I went down to make a purchase. While I was in the process I observed a large framed blue steel revolver next to the gun I was buying. I saw the tag & it said S&W 28 $799.00. I have not seen a handgun like this in a gun store for many years. I inquired & was told that the owner had passed away & his son did not want any guns in the house so he sold it to them. Otherwise they don't usually have these for sale. I could not believe my eyes. I immediately told them I wanted to buy it, however California law requires that I can only purchase 1 gun every 30 days. I gave them a deposit & I will pick it up next month. This is the "Highway Patrolman" 357 mag that I always wanted because I was a highway patrolman. It had to be Karma that led me to that gun store where I found it. I can't wait to fire it.
Pretty sorry when a retired LEO can't buy more than one gun at a time. I would have left the 40. Your gonna love the 28 when you get it.
Jack Flash
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Always good to hear a story like that. I doubt that anyone has ever been disappointed with a 4" M28. I've got one on layaway myself. 
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Raider Rudy
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I can live with it. Yeah I should have left the 40 but I was so happy I wasn't thinking straight! Besides, I have to start shooting the 40 asap to prepare myself for my new job. It is different than the handgun I was carrying when I retired. I will send more pics & info soon thanks!
rjm6120
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That is a great karma, Rudy. I am happy for you for your find!!
Art Doc
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I hope you aren't the CHP officer who stopped me going 123 MPH on Highway 41 back around 1975...I guess that would just a bit before your time. Never mind.
pittpa
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Congrats and enjoy! What were you carrying when you retired?
retnavyshooter
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Gee, I had a very nice 4" 28-2 advertised on this Forum for a couple of months . Only got a couple of inquires at my $650 but no takers. Sold locally 2 weeks ago for my asking???
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Oyaji
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Rudy, I'm curious what your duty sidearm was when you started your LEO career.
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Raider Rudy
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1982-1988 S&W Model 67 & 68 .38 cal
1988-1992 S&W Model 66 .357 cal
1992-2011 S&W Model 4006 .40 cal
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Congrats Rudy. I know you'll love shooting your 28-2. I know I do mine. I have 2 four inchers and I wouldn't part with either of them.
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Nice. Any idea on the age or serial number range? Just curious.
Also curious as to which .40 you settled on.
Also curious as to which .40 you settled on.
Your going to really like how that one shoots!
Mine is what I have in rain or snow big game hunting.
It was $430, but that's several years ago.
N80XX S/N
Mine is what I have in rain or snow big game hunting.
It was $430, but that's several years ago.
N80XX S/N
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Raider Rudy
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I didn't write down the serial number but I am very curious just like you are! When I go pick up my 40 next Saturday I will make sure I ask for the number. I bought a Beretta PX4 Storm .40 cal. I wanted to go back to a S&W 4006 40 but the dept I am going to work for doesn't use it. I originally wanted a Ruger but they don't have a decocker/safety. I also thought about a Sig Sauer but they don't have the decocker/safelty either. When I found the Beretta I immediately chose it for the that safety feature. The price wasn't bad either
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I have always been a fan of big frame revolvers. Way back in 1978 when I was 21 yrs old I bought a model 29 .44 magnum. I was reloading my own ammunition & going to the range once a week. I had the gun for about 6 months then it was stolen from my residence. After that I quit guns. I always wondered if the gun was ever recovered.
Rudy
Hey I understand the Karma.
I bought Four 28 with 6" bbl before I came on one (4") at a local shop. Had been carried a lot but was in very good shape. When I looked at the Serial # I thought it looked familiar. N46xx. I was standing there contemplating whether to buy it when the number came to me. They were the last 4 digits to my cell phone. I said I'll take it.
The one just before that a friend of a friend had a 6" 28 for sale for $275. My friend said that the guy was trying to sell it and he knew that I liked the 28's.
I asked what condition it was in and my friend said that he had not seen it. I said if it looks ok I might consider it. A few weeks went by then he tells me he has the gun and it looks good. I go over and it is an S prefix about 95+ condition, no box or papers. Smooth target or presentation grips. I asked him 3 times $275 he said yes and showed me a paper the original owner had written a description on and it had $275. Again I'll take it.
Hey I understand the Karma.
I bought Four 28 with 6" bbl before I came on one (4") at a local shop. Had been carried a lot but was in very good shape. When I looked at the Serial # I thought it looked familiar. N46xx. I was standing there contemplating whether to buy it when the number came to me. They were the last 4 digits to my cell phone. I said I'll take it.
The one just before that a friend of a friend had a 6" 28 for sale for $275. My friend said that the guy was trying to sell it and he knew that I liked the 28's.
I asked what condition it was in and my friend said that he had not seen it. I said if it looks ok I might consider it. A few weeks went by then he tells me he has the gun and it looks good. I go over and it is an S prefix about 95+ condition, no box or papers. Smooth target or presentation grips. I asked him 3 times $275 he said yes and showed me a paper the original owner had written a description on and it had $275. Again I'll take it.
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