My new 357 - The Firearms Forum

Thomas_1 · 12-29-2006, 08:25 PM

Just got back from purchasing my Xmas present. It’s a S&W 357 model 28-2 w/6 inch barrel. It has Highway Patrolman marked on it also. The gun is in excellent condition and came with a wood box and papers. There’s no wear on the finish and no play in the cylinder. I paid $316.00 for it. The number on it is M26716. Has anybody heard of this model?

Tom……

southernshooter · 12-29-2006, 11:36 PM

Congrats on the purchase Thomas

VegasTech702 · 12-30-2006, 05:30 AM

Actually yes, My grandpa has the same exact model. It was the first pistol I ever shot. His is extremely accurate. As far as hitting soda cans, just aim close to it, the force from the .357mag round will blow the can in the air. I don't reccomend making the mistake of shooting this revolver without ear protection. Generally we just shoot .38's in it. He has owned this gun since before I was born and bought it second hand from my uncle. I am 20 years old.

As for history of the model itself. Word has it that the Arizona Highway Patrol was most known as carrying it back in the 70's and 80's until they phased out in preference of autoloaders. Not sure of what date.

southernshooter · 12-30-2006, 06:17 AM

Yo Thomas post some pictures and a range report.

raveneap · 12-30-2006, 10:00 AM

Excellent gun, Tom. You'll enjoy it. But take heed to the warning about ear protection!

Pistolenschutze · 12-30-2006, 10:17 AM

You made an excellent choice, Thomas! Those Mod 28 N-Frames are very fine weapons. I have one myself, with a 4-inch barrel, that I bought nearly 30 years ago. It still shoots as well as the first time I shot it.

lead · 12-30-2006, 05:46 PM

N frame S&W's are becoming very highly sought after collecter items around here. With the wood box and papers, and the condition you describe, most shops would have that priced closer to $500.
They were some of the best revolvers S&W made. Hang on to it. It will only go up in value.

Thomas_1 · 01-01-2007, 06:16 PM

Took awhile to figure out how to do a image, but I got it. Hopefully it turns out ok I had to resize it.

Bruce FLinch · 01-01-2007, 09:46 PM

I got one! Sweet gun, I use it for IDPA. With the nice Hogue wood grips I put on it, It is a real good shooter. Mine was in very good condition, when I bought it last year for $425. I had a trigger job done. Love shooting it. Good deal you got!

VegasTech702 · 01-01-2007, 09:54 PM

Looks just like my Grandpa's except he doesn't have the box anymore and the condition of the finish shows the gun was put to use not kept in a velvet lined box. I sure hope my grandpa leaves me his, however I have a feeling that my Uncle will snag it before I have a say. As far as this particular weapon, I would imagine it would be worth much more than you paid for it. The longer you keep it in this condition, the more it will be worth. Congrats on your new purchase!

southernshooter · 01-01-2007, 10:55 PM

Good looking gun Thomas

abe · 01-02-2007, 06:13 PM

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I sure hope my grandpa leaves me his, however I have a feeling that my Uncle will snag it before I have a say.

Yeah, when my grandads died and my dad died, I don't recall any of my wonderful relatives asking me if I wanted anything of theirs. You might keep an eye on things when that day comes.

DWARREN123 · 01-03-2007, 05:03 PM

.357 mags are great, one of the best calibers in my opinion. It is even a good short range rifle round.

Oneida Steve · 01-04-2007, 01:43 PM

Thomas, you stole the gun at that price. Congratulations.

12-29-2006, 08:25 PM	#1
Thomas_1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 271	My new 357 Just got back from purchasing my Xmas present. It’s a S&W 357 model 28-2 w/6 inch barrel. It has Highway Patrolman marked on it also. The gun is in excellent condition and came with a wood box and papers. There’s no wear on the finish and no play in the cylinder. I paid $316.00 for it. The number on it is M26716. Has anybody heard of this model? Tom…… -->

12-29-2006, 11:36 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: My new 357 Congrats on the purchase Thomas __________________ Only you can see this

12-30-2006, 05:30 AM	#3
VegasTech702 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 360	Re: My new 357 Actually yes, My grandpa has the same exact model. It was the first pistol I ever shot. His is extremely accurate. As far as hitting soda cans, just aim close to it, the force from the .357mag round will blow the can in the air. I don't reccomend making the mistake of shooting this revolver without ear protection. Generally we just shoot .38's in it. He has owned this gun since before I was born and bought it second hand from my uncle. I am 20 years old. As for history of the model itself. Word has it that the Arizona Highway Patrol was most known as carrying it back in the 70's and 80's until they phased out in preference of autoloaders. Not sure of what date.

12-30-2006, 06:17 AM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: My new 357 Yo Thomas post some pictures and a range report. __________________ Only you can see this

12-30-2006, 10:00 AM	#5
raveneap V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 216	Re: My new 357 Excellent gun, Tom. You'll enjoy it. But take heed to the warning about ear protection! __________________ ... ed ... MAINE - The Way Life Should be ... NRA/C&R

12-30-2006, 10:17 AM	#6
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: My new 357 You made an excellent choice, Thomas! Those Mod 28 N-Frames are very fine weapons. I have one myself, with a 4-inch barrel, that I bought nearly 30 years ago. It still shoots as well as the first time I shot it. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

12-30-2006, 05:46 PM	#7
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: My new 357 N frame S&W's are becoming very highly sought after collecter items around here. With the wood box and papers, and the condition you describe, most shops would have that priced closer to $500. They were some of the best revolvers S&W made. Hang on to it. It will only go up in value. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

01-01-2007, 06:16 PM	#8
Thomas_1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 271	Re: My new 357 Took awhile to figure out how to do a image, but I got it. Hopefully it turns out ok I had to resize it. Attached Images

01-01-2007, 09:46 PM	#9
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: My new 357 I got one! Sweet gun, I use it for IDPA. With the nice Hogue wood grips I put on it, It is a real good shooter. Mine was in very good condition, when I bought it last year for $425. I had a trigger job done. Love shooting it. Good deal you got! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

01-01-2007, 09:54 PM	#10
VegasTech702 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 360	Re: My new 357 Looks just like my Grandpa's except he doesn't have the box anymore and the condition of the finish shows the gun was put to use not kept in a velvet lined box. I sure hope my grandpa leaves me his, however I have a feeling that my Uncle will snag it before I have a say. As far as this particular weapon, I would imagine it would be worth much more than you paid for it. The longer you keep it in this condition, the more it will be worth. Congrats on your new purchase!

01-01-2007, 10:55 PM	#11
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: My new 357 Good looking gun Thomas __________________ Only you can see this

01-03-2007, 05:03 PM	#13
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: My new 357 .357 mags are great, one of the best calibers in my opinion. It is even a good short range rifle round.

01-04-2007, 01:43 PM	#14
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: My new 357 Thomas, you stole the gun at that price. Congratulations.