smith model 28

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:27 am

anyone out there own a 4" model 28? It is a .357 mag. popular with highway patrol...

Looks like an interesting piece... what's it like? How's the quality/accuracy?

Coronado

pigirondan · Post by **pigirondan** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:29 am

Any N-frame Smith & Wesson is an excellent revolver.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:46 am

The model 28 is a hybrid of sorts of the high end fine blued Smith 27.357 Mag. The fit and finish aren't as fine as the 27, and it comes in a matt blued finish instead of the deep blue, bluing....but other than that, it's a tough, robust N-frame, and shoots VERY nice.

It was indeed called the Highway Patrolman, and in many States it was standard issue until the advent of the semi-auto for issue to law enforcement.

Regards! Michaelson

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:24 pm

Thanks for the info Michaelson!

What is a good price for a used model 28 in good condition?

C3

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:18 pm

I've seen them start a $250 and go up from there. Prepare to be looking in the $350+ range for a good one.

Regards! Michaelson

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:55 am

In case you're interested, I have a Model 28 that I had modified to a fixed-sight revolver that I am interested in selling. I am going to place it in the Cairo Bazaar shortly. I am asking $550 shipped to your FFL dealer.

Here is a photo:

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:09 am

Who WAS that masked man?

HELLO Ron! Good to see you're still alive and kick'n!!

If I had $550, I'd take that off your hands proto!!! But....

Oh well. GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

pigirondan · Post by **pigirondan** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:20 am

That is a true fighting handgun. Splendid work.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:27 am

Our old friend Ron should know, pigirondan.

Regards! Michaelson

pigirondan · Post by **pigirondan** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:09 pm

If I hadn't just bagged the 10 mm, oh yes, that would be mine.

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:32 pm

Hey Michaelson! Yes, I am still alive and kickin'! Looks like my "tenure" in Iraq will be coming to an end after my next tour in April and May. I'll probably be working back in Latin America (with some side trips to Afghanistan).

Thanks for the kind comments about the revolver, guys!

Ron

dr. tyree · Post by **dr. tyree** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:59 am

Hi
I'm a huge fan of the Smith model 28; I own two of them and love them. It's a superb gun. If I were down to one gun, it would probably be one of my 28s. Older American made revolvers are holding value these days, prepare to pay around 500 bucks for a model 28. You won't be sorry.

tyree

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:41 am

Thanks guys! I think I need to start saving up some $!

C3

Magnum Jones · Post by **Magnum Jones** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:06 pm

RonC wrote:In case you're interested, I have a Model 28 that I had modified to a fixed-sight revolver that I am interested in selling. I am going to place it in the Cairo Bazaar shortly. I am asking $550 shipped to your FFL dealer.

Here is a photo:

Is that .357 mag?

pigirondan · Post by **pigirondan** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:26 am

Yes it is.

IndyFlyer · Post by **IndyFlyer** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:41 am

I own two of these myself and they are excellent shooters. One was given to me by my father, and I purchased the other at a gun show in Texas a while back for around $400 I believe. It was a very nice example for the price. If you can find one with a pinned barrel and recessesed cylander it marks a desirable piece, more hand finishing involved, and made before 62 if I am not mistaken.

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:31 pm

The one I had converted has a pinned barrel and recessed chambers. And, yes, it is a .357 ,magnum. Although I removed it from the Cairo Bazaar, if anyone is interested, they can contact me. I'm still willing to part with it.

Thanks,
Ron

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:35 pm

Honestly, Ron, with my birthday coming up in a couple months, I think you should just sent that on up here to Tennessee. That would be a GREAT gift, and MUCH appreciated!

If it had/has recessed chambers, I bet it's a 28-2...right?

HIGH regards! Michaelson

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:36 pm

Michaelson, it is a 28-2. It has perfect chambers and an excellent bore as well.

Ron

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:43 pm

I thought so. Smith and Wesson didn't totally trust the makers of .357 mag ammo, and therefore encased the entire cartridge in the cylinder, including the rim, as a safety feature.

Years later, they decided to save a buck and not perform the extra machining to remove that extra metal in each throat of each chamber, as the makers of the ammo had engineered MUCH stronger brass. The heads of the rounds were exposed from then on, starting in all the -3 models of the Smith revolvers. They did exactly the same with the .44 mags.

(I noticed you passed on the birthday idea.

)

Regards! Michaelson

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:30 pm

Well, guys, it's Christmas in March! I found another worthy firearm I want to get, so I will part with this converted Modeel 28-2 for $430 shipped to your FFL. Let me know if you;re interested!

RonC