s&w 28-2

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My New s&w 28-2 (Pictures Post #9)

I just bought a very nice S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman. It's about 95%. The gun locks up tight and the trigger and action are very nice and smooth. Everything on the gun appears to be orignal and came with two speedloaders (no box). I paid me $440 - so how did I do? Don't hold back now.

See the pictures below... Post #9
 
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I think that you did well if it is in as good condition as the one in the picture. You will love the 28-2.
 
I'll post a picture of it as soon as I can find a camera. That'll be sometime tomorrow. :)
 
I'd say $440 for a 6" 28 in 95% and with the original grips is an "OK" price. But note, the gun pictured is probably 99% plus. Is 5% of the original finish on the gun you bought actually worn away? I usually find folks grade guns lower than they actually are if they don't carefully estimate and go over the finish in detail.
 
I can't comment on the price since price is often driven by region. But one thing is for sure. If you like revolvers at all you'll love your 28. Mine just begs for a steady diet of heavier bullet .38+P or heavy bullet Magnums. I mention the heavy bullet part because it just feels better with them vs the lighter options.

Even if it turns out that you did pay over the value by $40 to $50 that'll soon be forgotten once you start shooting it. And if it's as tight a lockup and in good condition again it's worth any possible slight premium.
 
Is 5% of the original finish on the gun you bought actually worn away?
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Absolutely not. Some of the blueing has been rubbed a little on either side of the end of the barrel - that's all.

I just about paid $500 for a new Ruger GP 100 last month. I drove about 60 miles to the store and had it in hand, but just couldn't bring myself to buy it. It just didn't feel right to me. But, when I took the 28 into my hand I just knew it was the gun for me - even though it had been pre-owned. I feel the previous owner was just taking care of it for me and I saved $60. :)

Here's the pictures I promised yesterday... The only blueing that is thin is right around the tip of the barrel - the other light spots are just shine from the setting sun coming in the window.
 

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Big Bill, as we can see now the finish looks like it's more in the 98% or possibly higher category and really excellent aside from the muzzle. With those nice, sharp original grips then $440 is a fine price for it.
 
That is a good price on the finest revolver for shooting 357s. I have all the good 357 revolvers in 4 inch barrel. A S&W 686-3, two S&W model 66-4, Ruger GP100, Ruger Police Service Six and my S&W model 28-2 4 inch. The number one revolver out of this collection is the 28 for shooting 357s. Its the most comfortable for me. Its the working mans 357.

Enjoy your model 28 and know your getting the best in shooting 357s.

Good luck,
roaddog28;)
 
I got one just like it for about the same price. I consider it the best overall value I've found and I wouldn't trade it for any new models that sell for double. Funny thing is, I originally set out to get a Python; changed to looking for a Model 27 when I found out the going prices; and then once again lowered my sights after seeing prices on the 27's. Now my lust is gone (almost ;)) for the trophy models.
 
Us poor souls in the Restrictive state can only marvel at the prices of the fine pieces you gentlemen are able to get. Very good find.
 
I'd say you did very well and I'll be willing to bet you'll be surprised at how well you can shoot your 28. Mine puts a big smile on my face every time I take it out and that reminds me that it's been too long since I've done that!
She'll really shine with a good, heavy swc lead bullet load as BC rider said. You won't be sorry.;) Good luck, Buckshot Bill
 
Thanks for all the good pictures and comments. I feel like I did the right thing. Merry Christmas to all of you.
 
And a Happy New Year back at'cha!

If the new 28 will be for range play or matches of some sort then treat her to a Wollf spring kit. I put one in mine and love it. I used the lightest return block spring and cut an extra 1.5 coils off it to shorten and lighten it further. I can now shoot as well in double action as I can cocking it and shooting single action. It's an amazing transformation that makes a great gun into one that seems like it's wearing an angelic halo over it. I understand that there's issues for this if the gun is going to be used for defense but for range or other competition use the improvement is amazing.
 
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