The 28's are a working man's gun. I hold a special place for these two!
S&W 27-2 and S&W 28-2 are the same?
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Walter Rego
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Starting in 1972 the Model 27's were also shipped in a Presentation Case. The cost difference between the two models was not inconsiderable; in 1973 the Model 28 retailed for $118 and the Model 27 was $168. That $50 in 1973 was about $302 in today's dollars.
Hair Trigger
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There were several options available on the M28 and several that weren't offered, that you could get on the M27. M28 came with the ramp front sight only, since it was assumed the gun would see much holster use and was less likely to catch in the holster when drawn. The M27 could be had either with the ramp sight on all barrels, or the Patridge front sight on the longer barrels.
Standard on the M28 was the narrow trigger and hammer spur, but target hammer and target trigger were available. Mine has both, but still had the Magna grips.
Top strap and barrel rib on the M28 has a distinct matte finish along the top to prevent reflection, in place of the fine rib or checkering on the M27. When people mention the finish being less on the M28, it's just not polished to the high gloss like the M27. It's still a nice blued finish, and with a bit of work can be brought to a nice luster. It is NOT a Parkerized finish. The trigger action is identical between both guns. S&W did not scrimp on that at all. My M28 is only slightly less smooth than my M19, and my M19 has had an action job. Single action release is fantastic on the 28.
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So true, and in the Crown Vic you could be mistaken for a... wait for it...The M-28 is a Crown Victoria and the M-27 is a Lincoln Town Car.
They'll both get you there but with the Town Car you'll arrive in style.
HIGHWAY PATROLMAN!
So true, and in the Crown Vic you could be mistaken for a... wait for it...
HIGHWAY PATROLMAN!
LOL
A model 28 is like a Ford Crown Victoria
A model 27 is like a Lincoln Town Car
Both have the same chassis, suspension, sheet metal, motor and transmission. The Lincoln has heated leather seats, more chrome, better sound system and controls. The Lincoln has more trim packages avalible. Both will get you where you want to be at the same time.
The model 27 has a better polish and blue job, checkered top strap, Grooved back strap. More barrel lengths available as well as a nickle finish option. Started with the same frame, cylinder, and mechanical components. Both shoot the same ammo with the same power and accuracy.
I have model 28s and a model 27-2
I have a Lincoln Town Car and a Mercury Marquis (1/2 way between a Crown Vic and a Town Car)
A model 27 is like a Lincoln Town Car
Both have the same chassis, suspension, sheet metal, motor and transmission. The Lincoln has heated leather seats, more chrome, better sound system and controls. The Lincoln has more trim packages avalible. Both will get you where you want to be at the same time.
The model 27 has a better polish and blue job, checkered top strap, Grooved back strap. More barrel lengths available as well as a nickle finish option. Started with the same frame, cylinder, and mechanical components. Both shoot the same ammo with the same power and accuracy.
I have model 28s and a model 27-2
I have a Lincoln Town Car and a Mercury Marquis (1/2 way between a Crown Vic and a Town Car)
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Had the opportunity to borrow a six inch 27-2 from my brother for a summer of shooting. Fine fine pistol! Beautiful fit and finish. Have owned either a six inch or a four inch or, as at present, both a six and four inch model 28-2 since 1980. Satin finish bluing is not as high end as the model 27. Fit an finish is superb, equal in every way to the model 27. Checkering on top strap, barrel are only on model 27. However, the front sight on the model 28 was ideal in every way for carry in a holster or shooting. Sincerely. bruce.
I have a +95% 4" 28 and a 90% 4" 27..... both wear Spegel Extended Boot grips.......
At 90% the 27 is nice enough to have pride in ownership yet I don't feel bad carrying it into Penn's Woods......... on dry days!
Stainless was made for rainy and snowy days...... break out the 4" 686 or 681.
All take to the field.... in Bianchi 111 Cyclone cross draw holsters.
Note: for 65+ year old eyes both the 28 and 681 front sights have been painted with (a white base coat) Tester's fluorescent orange model paint.
At 90% the 27 is nice enough to have pride in ownership yet I don't feel bad carrying it into Penn's Woods......... on dry days!
Stainless was made for rainy and snowy days...... break out the 4" 686 or 681.
All take to the field.... in Bianchi 111 Cyclone cross draw holsters.
Note: for 65+ year old eyes both the 28 and 681 front sights have been painted with (a white base coat) Tester's fluorescent orange model paint.
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An FYI............................
The 4" 27 was a special order gun until 1980 when it was cataloged replacing the 3 1/2 and 5 inch guns.
The 4" 27 was a special order gun until 1980 when it was cataloged replacing the 3 1/2 and 5 inch guns.
Mine was a special order by H H Harris in Chicago April 22, 1957.
Mine is a transition gun..... a 1980 -2 4 inch barrel; recessed but not pinned.
The 4" Model 27 is supposed to be the least common barrel length as it was special order only prior to 1979; it competed with the 4" L frame guns (686/586/681) introduced in 1980, and the 4" was discontinued in 1992(?)
Most accurate?
Cajun just warned us to think before speak.
The 28 buyer has more money left to buy primers and powder. (I assume you are smart enough to know how to cast.) More practice inevitably makes the gun and owner combination more accurate. For most that makes 28s more accurate than 27s!
On the other hand, for those on an unlimited ammo budget, 6" 28s have Baughman ramps but most 6" and 6 1/2" 27s have patridge sights that give a clearer sight picture which could make them more accurate so whoever posted that 27s are more accurate could well have been writing from experience.
Cajun just warned us to think before speak.
The 28 buyer has more money left to buy primers and powder. (I assume you are smart enough to know how to cast.) More practice inevitably makes the gun and owner combination more accurate. For most that makes 28s more accurate than 27s!
On the other hand, for those on an unlimited ammo budget, 6" 28s have Baughman ramps but most 6" and 6 1/2" 27s have patridge sights that give a clearer sight picture which could make them more accurate so whoever posted that 27s are more accurate could well have been writing from experience.
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I have a +95% 4" 28 and a 90% 4" 27..... both wear Spegel Extended Boot grips.......
At 90% the 27 is nice enough to have pride in ownership yet I don't feel bad carrying it into Penn's Woods......... on dry days!
Stainless was made for rainy and snowy days...... break out the 4" 686 or 681.
All take to the field.... in Bianchi 111 Cyclone cross draw holsters.
Note: for 65+ year old eyes both the 28 and 681 front sights have been painted with (a white base coat) Tester's fluorescent orange model paint.
Condition is everything. IIRC mine were only about $100 difference in price at the same Local Gunshop.
Hair Trigger
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I guess the Mercury is like owning a Taurus revolver. (Not quite a Ford)
I guess the Mercury is like owning a Taurus revolver. (Not quite a Ford)
Mecurys are just actually just slightly upscale Fords and Lincolns are just further upscale. Both of mine have the exact same motor and transmission. Both have rear traction control. What the Lincoln has, that the Merc don't is the Lincoln does have self adjusting air on the suspension, a 5 disk CD changer (in trunk) stereo and heater controls on steering wheel, remembers wife and my seat and mirror positions, heated leather seats, heated rear view mirrors.
The model 28 is the plane Jane cop gun and the Crown Vic the cop car.
The model 27 is the Mayors gun and the Town car is the Mayors car.
HOUSTON RICK
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Targets Guy
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Keep looking at the Model 28's. You can get a nice one with no rust or pitting. I picked this one up online and then got a box for it online as well.
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