New S&W 28-2, what should I expect?

[GunNut]

I'm stealing a S&W 28-2 with a 6" barrel for way less than it is worth, and want to know what to expect?

What kind of accuracy should I expect?

Who has both 4" and 6" 28-2's and which do you prefer? I've been wanting
4", but couldn't pass on this deal for the 6" .

Pre-lock N-Frames are like gold to me, and keep going up in value so I will shoot it but take care of it too.

Also, I did do good right? $250 for a 90% 6" 28-2 w/factory wood grips, no box but it does come with a set of RCBS dies and .38/.357 brass.

Steve

 

[vanilla_gorilla]

I recently purchased a four inch, and am about to go out shopping for a six inch. The accuracy that you should see is entirely dependent on the condition of the barrel and crown, but I find it unlikely that you will be disappointed. To me, the four inch guns are cooler, but the sixers are nice.

Remember to post pics.


I'll give ya $300 for it.

 

[Iggy]

You are correct

You are stealing that 28.

What can you expect? Well unless you are an extraordinary pistoleer, it will out shoot you, and your grand kids.

 

[GunNut]

I can't wait to get this gun here in my possession.

Then you can have your pics too.

Steve

 

[Iggy]

Maybe this will help

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[cherryriver]

I bought a new six-inch in the summer of '73. Back then, the extra barrel length of the six-incher was more highly thought of than now, both for power and sight radius. I still have it, and it still shoots exceptionally well (still wearing the Goncalo Targets I found I needed on Day One.)
What it turns out to be nowadays is a "range gun", the kind of gun you'll stand there and bang away with for too many rounds. It's so heavy it isn't fatiguing at all, so you don't mind when the fourth or fifth box of ammo turns up empty.
I went to sell mine a couple-three years ago, but didn't try too hard, and it didn't pull any real nibbles, anyway. Good thing, because good old guns are not to be parted with.
I seem to recall paying full retail back in the day, about $140 plus tax. I couldn't even guess how many 158gr semiwadcutters it's launched, maybe most of them ones I had cast myself out of scrounged roofer's lead flashing mixed with some precious linotype.
It'll still do the same three decades later, and for some reason, it still looks almost brand new. I guess even the dumb kid I used to be had the sense to take care of it.
Lately, I finally got a four-inch, and old cop gun with serious blue wear and a fifty-pound DA trigger. It doesn't matter, though- the thing rings the steel plates with ease if not beauty.
They're just plain good, solid guns. Enjoy.
Bill

 

[CSA 357]

the n frame smiths are my favorite, i have had 28s but dont have any at this time , do have 3 27-2s two 5 inch and a 4 inch realy looking to add a 31/2 no that would be nice! they used to call the 28s a utility gun back in the day, the last one i had was realy clean and i was scared to be the one to scuffit up so i let it go, should have just hung on to it i guess! csa

 

[Ala Dan]

Expect nothing but quality service from a very fine firearm; accept nothing less~!

 

[XavierBreath]

You can expect this.....or better!

At $250 you did great! The Highway Patrolman is a fantastic revolver! I actually own two, both 4 inchers.

 

[JoeHatley]

6" barrel for way less than it is worth, and want to know what to expect?

A good shooter.



Joe

 

[1KPerDay]

I don't have both the 4 and 6", but I prefer the looks of my 4" 28. YMMV.

 

[Starter52]

I own the 4" and the 6" versions of the Model 28. I agree that the 4" has more eye appeal.

Both my guns are no-nonsense on the outside and glass-smooth on the inside.

 

[Matt King]

What kind of accuracy should I expect?

Great accuracy, coupled with a fantastic trigger pull in both single-action, and double.
Enjoy~