S&W model 28, less expensive model 27 - The Firearms Forum

Willie · 01-07-2008, 09:20 PM

" The only other n-frame revolver in 357 Magum was the model 28 Highway Patrolman. This revolver was introduced in 1954 at the request of the Texas Highway Patrol for a less expensive 357 Magnum revolver" Classic Handguns by David W. Arnold. " . "The Highway Patrolman is virually identical to the model 27 in terms of size and internal mechanisn. It has a fully adjustable rear sight but lacks the supurb highly polished blue finish,target hammer and trigger of the Magnum".
New Book!!

Oneida Steve · 01-08-2008, 07:44 AM

I own a bunch of Model 28s. I think they are the best revolver ever made for the .357 round. You can forget those overpriced snake guns. Boys, get a Model 28.

01-07-2008, 09:20 PM	#1
Willie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Galveston,TX Contributor Posts: 1,004	S&W model 28, less expensive model 27 " The only other n-frame revolver in 357 Magum was the model 28 Highway Patrolman. This revolver was introduced in 1954 at the request of the Texas Highway Patrol for a less expensive 357 Magnum revolver" Classic Handguns by David W. Arnold. " . "The Highway Patrolman is virually identical to the model 27 in terms of size and internal mechanisn. It has a fully adjustable rear sight but lacks the supurb highly polished blue finish,target hammer and trigger of the Magnum". New Book!! __________________ Willie West End Electric Galveston Electricians -->

01-08-2008, 07:44 AM	#2
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,029	Re: S&W model 28, less expensive model 27 I own a bunch of Model 28s. I think they are the best revolver ever made for the .357 round. You can forget those overpriced snake guns. Boys, get a Model 28.