[gnappi]

I've had my four inch 28-2 (N-85xxx) a L-O-N-G time, and felt it needed zero to be better but I always lusted after the longer 6" barrel.

Whether it's anecdotal on my part or common knowledge, every .357 revolver I've owned with multiple barrel lengths (even the Ruger Security six) in the same model the 4" barrels were always the most accurate, best balanced and comfortable to shoot. Magic in the air

 

[K22]

I keep thinking I'd like a 6" Model 28 as well but I do have the 4". It shipped Nov 1962.

 

[jonesy814]

I have a 6 inch Highway Patrolman, but wish I had a 4 inch as well

 

[gnappi]

I have a 6 inch Highway Patrolman, but wish I had a 4 inch as well
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There it is... my bucket list S&W!

 

[JOG]

I want one in a 4 inch! After dropping a grand on a 1983 S&W 24-3 along with The Standard catalog of S&W 4th Edition.
I'm broke! I do so enjoy 44 spl.
Did Smith ever make a Highway Patrolman in a snub nose barrel?

 

[gnappi]

I want one in a 4 inch! After dropping a grand on a 1983 S&W 24-3 along with The Standard catalog of S&W 4th Edition.
I'm broke! I do so enjoy 44 spl.
Did Smith ever make a Highway Patrolman in a snub nose barrel?

Snub? No, but I read there were a few 3" models made.

 

[StrawHat]

Snub? No, but I read there were a few 3" models made.

That is something I have not heard. Do you recall where you read that? 4” and 6” were standard and not deviated from to the best of my knowledge.

The HP was built as an economy revolver so the only options were stocks, and maybe triggers and hammers.

There were a very few finished in nickel, two batches if I recall, one for the sales dept and one for the Florida State Police.

Kevin

 

[Hair Trigger]

That is something I have not heard. Do you recall where you read that? 4” and 6” were standard and not deviated from to the best of my knowledge.

The HP was built as an economy revolver so the only options were stocks, and maybe triggers and hammers.

There were a very few finished in nickel, two batches if I recall, one for the sales dept and one for the Florida State Police.

Kevin

The 25 nickel guns for FSP had 5" barrels., but I'm unaware of any 3" M28 versions made.

I wouldn't mind adding a 4" M28 to my small group, but I do like the 6" gun. My M28-2 is probably my most frequent range revolver of my .357's.

 

[gnappi]

That is something I have not heard. Do you recall where you read that? 4” and 6” were standard and not deviated from to the best of my knowledge.

The HP was built as an economy revolver so the only options were stocks, and maybe triggers and hammers.

There were a very few finished in nickel, two batches if I recall, one for the sales dept and one for the Florida State Police.

Kevin

Sorry, no, I'm a child of paperback gun book reading.

 

[Cal301906]

I currently have a 4" which I prefer but I packed a 6" for close to 30 years before passing it to one of my nephews. The 6" would out shoot the 4" I have now but 2" more barrel will account for that.

 

[41 Charlie]

We tend to want what we don’t have. Human nature. I’ve always had a hankering for a 4” Highway Patrolman…

 

[Cal301906]

41
That looks like the one I passed along to my nephew except I had less bluing, I wish I still had it to play with but my 4" will do.
Your picture makes it look like a longer barrel...

 

[cd4337]

4" seems to be that sweet spot

 

[Birdhunter6]

Mine is a 4" pre 28, '55 or '56. I like 4" square butts and 3" rounds.

 

[oldgrowth]

........ I like 4" square butts and 3" rounds.

Mines a 4screw no dash. Same on the likes.

 

[bruce]

First new revolver I ever bought was a six inch S&W Model 28-2. Purchased it at Arvins Pawn Shop, Macon Ga. about 1980. Shot the unmerciful hound out of it with every handload I could afford to concoct and fire in it. Should have known better. But, young and dumb does not bode well for lots of things, especially when it comes to shooting a revolver hard. It got to looking old and I was getting interested in 1911's, so it went down the road. In 2000, my brother gave me a six inch 28-2 in just about new condition. I was thrilled. He had a pair of 28's, a six and a four inch. I did so want a four inch 28. In 2012, I traded for a four inch 28-2 in just about unfired condition. Both revolvers have now been shot a lot ... but not using hard, heavy, atomic powered loads like I used back about 1985. They are both in extremely good condition. Reckon why? Of the two, I like the six inch best. My brother is deceased. Every time I handle it, shoot it, just enjoy looking at it, I think of that day at the range when he ask

 

[Cal301906]

First new revolver I ever bought was a six inch S&W Model 28-2. Purchased it at Arvins Pawn Shop, Macon Ga. about 1980. Shot the unmerciful hound out of it with every handload I could afford to concoct and fire in it. Should have known better. But, young and dumb does not bode well for lots of things, especially when it comes to shooting a revolver hard. It got to looking old and I was getting interested in 1911's, so it went down the road. In 2000, my brother gave me a six inch 28-2 in just about new condition. I was thrilled. He had a pair of 28's, a six and a four inch. I did so want a four inch 28. In 2012, I traded for a four inch 28-2 in just about unfired condition. Both revolvers have now been shot a lot ... but not using hard, heavy, atomic powered loads like I used back about 1985. They are both in extremely good condition. Reckon why? Of the two, I like the six inch best. My brother is deceased. Every time I handle it, shoot it, just enjoy looking at it, I think of that day at the range when he ask

I too shot mine with full power loads 95% of the time, my 4" is in beautiful condition and I backed off from max loads. Middle of the road only thru this one, I'll still run the hot stuff in my Blackhawk but it's a tank.

 

[Curt360]

I am fortunate to have a 4" and 6" model 28-2. Enjoy them both but shoot he 4" HP more...sweetest trigger.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Happened into a 4 inch not all that long ago. Really is the sweet spot for a .357 magnum.

 

[StrawHat]

So much better with a few custom touches!

Kevin