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Blue Steel and Wood: S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman
February 23, 2019, 04:29 PM
TheFrontRangeBlue Steel and Wood: S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman
‘77-‘78 vintage S&W 28-2 here. As much as I like S&W target stocks, they are just a shade too big for me on an N-frame. Shot this one recently with Ahrends Retro Targets that are just about perfect for me. Also shown with Tuff Products 8-round QuickStrips loaded 2-2-2 for a little easier handling.
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February 23, 2019, 04:59 PM
hberttmankVery nice!
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PHPaulThe very first handgun I ever bought for myself.
Also, if I recall correctly, the very first center-fire handgun I ever shot. Dad had one, which was my primary reason for buying one.
I remember the hoops he had to jump through in Michigan in the 60's to even be allowed to buy one. Never even bothered to try to get a permit to carry.
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February 24, 2019, 04:41 PM
cyberphobiaoh mama
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February 24, 2019, 05:48 PM
Z06Great revolver, great photos.
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February 24, 2019, 07:48 PM
newtoSig765An M-28 with a 4" barrel was the second gun I ever bought, back in the late 1960's. It came with both sets of stocks, and I could never decide which were better for me, although one day during the riots of the late 1960's I put the small ones on and concealed it under a sweater to get to work safely.
Unfortunately, I sold it since it was so bulky. Eventually I got an M-19 to replace it with, but the 19 was nowhere near the build quality of the 28.
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February 24, 2019, 10:32 PM
k5blazerWow! Very nice. Love the Highway Patrolmen.
February 25, 2019, 11:09 AM
jhe888Nice!
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drtenb330Really beautiful piece. When I think of a revolver, S&W HP is it - great shape too!
February 25, 2019, 12:51 PM
TheFrontRangeMany thanks, all! This one was indeed in excellent shape and I’ll admit - a part of me was slightly hesitant to shoot it; however, it was not bought to sit in a case or a safe, so off to the range it goes!
I’m glad to see so much N-frame love here!
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
February 26, 2019, 06:47 PM
jjkroll32Primo!
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February 28, 2019, 06:41 PM
CQB60Always liked the model 28
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