I got a Smith and Wesson highway patrolman

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I was taking a break from my studies today- (we had some down-time after exams), and I went "window-shopping" with my classmate at the local gun stores. I stumbled upon a Smith and Wesson Model 28-2, N-prefix, 6" highway Patrolman in the used shelf for $319, pinned and recessed. I did all the revolver check out stuff, and then decided to whip out the debit card, and buy it. I have only dry fired it with snap caps thus far, but I plan to take it out next weekend, after exams are over, and test it out. So, I am exicted about my find! By the way, it came with pachmayer presentation grips- are these orignal to the gun? So, all you model 28 owners out there, do you have any advice on this revolver- favorite loads, maintenence tips, etc?
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I picked up a 4 inch 28-2 today as well. Another guy on AR15.com snagged one from a gunshow this morning, too. Must be a good day for Model 28s. :D
 
The 28s came with walnut Magna stocks like the ones pictured. The post 1967 N frame Magnas will run $40-$60 most of the time.

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Don't rapid fire it all the time. The cylinder is heavy and if you try to make like it's a machine gun it will go out of time sooner. But you don't have to baby it either. It's a very rugged model.

I would advise shooting 158 grain semi-jacketed soft point or hollow points if you want to shoot magnums in it all the time. The 28 will handle the 125 grain load without any trouble. It's forcing cone is like three feet of steel, but the 158 loads are just easier on a gun - in my humble opinion.

As far as 38 loads go you can shoot +P, +P+, and the old 38/44 High Velocity loads without any worries.

You made a wise choice. I own two of them and I have no intention of letting them go.
 
Congratulations on your new purchase. I love my 28 and I too have the Pacmayer presentation grip as well as the original. I purchased this gun about
a year ago from a friend.
I shoot medium load 158gr SWC hard cast through mine over 10gr Blue dot,
standard small pistol primer. I never shoot anything too hot through it, although it can handle much hotter loads, I don't want to abuse it, it's my baby. :)
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The 6 inch N Frame is the classic S&W

They are wonderful guns.. You and your grand kids should enjoy it.
 
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Great Catch, Model 28-2 for that kind of price is a good buy, they are getting harder and harder to find.

I love them, they always felt better than the k or L frame to me.

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$319 ! Where are you people FINDING these bargains? I haven't seen an N-frame S&W that cheap in two years. That gun would have been $419 where I live. And I probably would have bought it.
 
Yup, around here if you see an N frame under $450, you better look real close at it before you throw your money at the guy, snatch it, and run.
 
thanks for all the advice

I have been practice dry-firing with snap caps, to try and get my trigger control down. I have a bunch of S&B 38 spc practice ammo I am looking forward to running some rounds through this revolver.
 
So, all you model 28 owners out there, do you have any advice on this revolver- favorite loads, maintenence tips, etc?
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Don't ever sell it. That's my best advice. Otherwise, prepare to be dazzled by accuracy and start checking sofa cushions for lost change. You'll enjoy it so much that you will probably want to shoot it A LOT. :)
 
Got mine for $140

I paid $140 for my new six-incher.
Of course, that was back in 1973.
Still got the thing, still looks new, despite having been a young whippersnapper's gun and having been fed uncounted tens of thousands of 158gr semi-wadcutters being pushed out by four and half grains of Unique.
I had to put S&W target grips on it to get control of it, because those Magnas just don't do right for me.
It was my second gun, after my Colt 1911, but it doesn't go out to the range much anymore. It's still all good, though.
Meanwhile, I grabbed a beater four-inch last year for about $300. Chambers with the dreaded .38 burn ring, blue a mess and a DA trigger fit for a H&K USP. Still shoots like a house afire anyway.
It's one of those guns that makes you feel "well-armed."
Bill
(Here's a look at the old six-inch, for which that dumb kid somehow kept the box and tools.)
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Checkman, what finish is on the lower 2 revolvers? Stealth fighter paint?
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They were Parkarized and then had a polymer coat applied. Both guns were in good shape mechanically, but had a fair amount of holster wear. They cost $130.00 each, but the finish is like iron. Unfortunately the shop that did the work is now closed.
 
A buddy of mine years ago had a H.P. , and I came up with a new, 4" Mod. 29 barrel from a place in Arizona for $40. He took it and had the cylinder punched out to .44 and rounded the butt on a belt sander very carefully, to make the sweetest carying and shooting .44 spec. you ever saw. The gun was a dream to shoot with slightly warm .44 spec. loads.
 
Picked up and old 28-no dash last for $300 last year. Screw in the front of the trigger guard, old large target stocks with the diamond over the screw hole, mint bluing, awesome action. Great overall gun. I like shooting it as much as my S&W 19, Python, on OM Blackhawk. I can actually shoot it double action better than my others.
 
$319?? Wow. I wish I could find a decent one for anything like that! Last one I saw in person was at a gun shop in the Columbus area. It was nice, but not anywhere near new looking, and no way was I going to give him the $475 he wanted for it. I offered him $350, and he got nasty.

I had one that looked nearly identical to the one in revolverman357's post. It had a target trigger and hammer, and an action job. It was in near new shape. I think I paid about $180 back then, in the late 70's. I taught my mom to shoot with it, wadcutters were like shooting caps. Soon she was shooting 110 Gr Magnums without any problems! :D
 
1KPerDay Cool.
Are you saying the guns cost $130 each, or it cost $130 per to have them coated?
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I paid $130 for each gun to be refinished. I paid $335 for the six incher and $350.00 for the four incher. I wish I lived in one of those areas where other posters talk about picking them up for $250, $300 etc.
 
Shoot it single-action and enjoy the accuracy. I am by no means a regular handgun shooter, but I can shoot 2.25" at 25 yards with it, and less than 5" at 50 yards. With factory ammo. The weight eats up the recoil of .357, but your hands need to be able to fit the grip well for best results. Got mine for $400.
 
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