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  1. #1
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    Default Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    In a trade with another member I got a 6" circa 1969-70 (by serial #) Model 28-2 357 Magnum. It has a good bit of honest wear, but no dings, gouges, etc. I got a few different sets of grips with it too. I don't usually post about new toys, but I'm kinda excited about this one. I'm not super knowledgeable in revolvers, but I know enough that the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders are a big plus. It's about the same age as me, and the trigger is phenomenal in double action and single action is the lightest I have felt on any firearm, ever, and that includes other S&W revolvers. I'm not liking someone whiting out the lettering, and I may clean that out of there. Some may see the wear on it and scoff, but I see stories that will remain silently with the gun. If they could only talk as they say...

    A couple pics: https://imgur.com/a/ud9cVhs

    Can't wait to send some lead downrange this weekend.

    TC

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    27s and 28s are something special

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    The gold standard as far as trigger pull is concerned, and the rest of the gun ain't far behind either. All the S&Ws of that era are a work of art. Had a buddy years ago who wanted to shoot his dad's model 57 in DA, because he wasnt much of a handgunner and didnt know any better. I explained to him what he was missing out on....couple shots in SA, and he'd come around.

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    Nice! Good luck and enjoy!

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    The legend goes, that the assemblers at the plant knew those revolvers were likely to end up in a policeman*s holster and so they took pride in putting their best work into them.

    Probably just that, a legend, but the wear on yours sure looks like it has spent a lot of time in a holster. Really nice revolver. Congratulations.

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    I also have a S&W 28-2. I purchased it about '76 or '77. It's been a fine shooter. I believe mine has the 4" barrel though,

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    Quote Originally Posted by TwistedCopper View Post
    In a trade with another member I got a 6" circa 1969-70 (by serial #) Model 28-2 357 Magnum. It has a good bit of honest wear, but no dings, gouges, etc. I got a few different sets of grips with it too. I don't usually post about new toys, but I'm kinda excited about this one. I'm not super knowledgeable in revolvers, but I know enough that the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders are a big plus. It's about the same age as me, and the trigger is phenomenal in double action and single action is the lightest I have felt on any firearm, ever, and that includes other S&W revolvers. I'm not liking someone whiting out the lettering, and I may clean that out of there. Some may see the wear on it and scoff, but I see stories that will remain silently with the gun. If they could only talk as they say...

    A couple pics: https://imgur.com/a/ud9cVhs

    Can't wait to send some lead downrange this weekend.

    TC
    Congrats on a superb revolver with a target trigger, target hammer, red ramp front site insert, pinned and recessed.... I'll bet it also came with a set of target stocks as well.

    Here's my 6"



    Best Regards,

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    Congrats!

    I recently received my dad's 28-2 as a part of a 16 gun inheritance.

    These Highway Patrolman's really like 148gr full wadcutters for range shoot'n. My dad bought a case of it back in the day, still had 3 boxes of it left and a few on his cartridge belt. We shot a lot of the cutters over the years through it.
    RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515

    Don't end up in my signature!

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    Thanks all, and those are some fine examples.

    the grips in my pic are the only ones. I*ll have to look up *target grips*.

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    Default Re: Picked up a S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

    Congrats! That is an outstanding find! I had one similar, though of earlier vintage in the late 1960s in Korea of all places. They're an absolutely solid, fine revolver! Get yourself a few speed loaders, learn how to use them correctly and have a ball with it! Learn how to "stage" the trigger also and you'll enjoy shooting double action much more too! I hope you have a long and happy "relationship" with the piece. But if you ever decide to part with it....remember my name and where to find me!


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