Am I way off base or not?

[a.j.ebbers]

Well, I got myself a very nice S&W model 28-2, "Highway Patrolman" revolver from an internet gun-auction site. I had the itch for a heavy-framed S&W revolver, & this one is great---accurate, big, heavy, reliable, & just plain all-American very-cool. blued finish & 4" barrel. I feel that I got it for a decent price. But, I have a decent old Kimber pro-carry pistol that I am well-trained with & enjoy shooting. Here is the "am I freaking nuts question" I am considering trading the S&W 28 in on a new Ruger LCR----comments? Flames? Thanks, A.J.

 

[gunnutery]

I assume you'd be buying the LCR for carry? Since you already have a gun that you carry (or could), I'd keep both of them and just save up for a while, then buy the LCR. Besides, they'd probably be more available by then. I talk to too many people (and read posts from people) that sold off that one gun that they wish they still had. I say patience my friend.

 

[David E]

The LCR is everything the M-28 is not.

Whenever someone is confused over two guns so diverse, it's time for them to seriously evaluate their needs and wants, as one gun will fill the bill far better than the other.

You claim to be "well trained" in your Kimber Pro-Carry and that you thoroughly enjoy the M-28. In your post, the LCR comes out of nowhere filling a need that you don't even say exists.

So, to answer your question, yes, you're freaking nuts.

 

[earplug]

Sell it

M-28 was a big heavy service revolver that was replaced by the K frame then the L frame then by pistols in the law enforcement service .
The M-28 weighs more then a M-29, M-25 or 57 due to its smaller bore. It was a hulking tank of a revolver that spit out little bullets.
If it is in mint condition it might be of some value to a collector. If you get a decent trade for it, do so.
For its size it is not mechanically better then a K or L frame. You can now buy a eight shot 357 in the same frame size. The heavy cylinder hinders fast DA shooting.
I can't think of a valid reason for keeping a four inch six shot N frame in .357 as a shooter. Sort of like 1970 US built automobiles with road holding weight.

 

[kdstrick]

Seems like a fair trade since they seem to be of approximately equal value.

 

[a.j.ebbers]

yup

Yup, The LCR is much more likely to be there when it is needed than the cool model 28, and the .38special+p is still a viable, if not optimal self-defense round, imho. if i can wrangle a good trade with my local gun dealer, the model 28 will go towards a LCR. I still ride a 60-yr. old motorcycle, so the LCR is pretty high-tech for me.

 

[David E]

Sounds like you have a need/desire that you did not mention in the first post.

Still, why would one select a 5-shot .38 over a lightweight compact .45 that they are already "well trained" with ?

 

[rcmodel]

Used Model 28's are not getting any cheaper or easier to find.

Used LCR's are not getting any more valuable and never will.

I sold off a 28 I owned in the 1970's to buy another gun I thought I wanted worse.
I've don't still have the other gun, and wish I still had the Model 28.

rc

 

[Bill B.]

Used Model 28's are not getting any cheaper or easier to find.

Used LCR's are not getting any more valuable and never will.

One of the truer statements ever on The High Road!