S&W M28-2 Highway Patrolman! π For comparison (all 4"): 1. N-Frame (S&W model 28) 2. what Ruger would suggest as L-Frame (Ruger GP100) 3. K-Frame (S&W model 547) Interesting: the thickness of the Ruger frame! But it's produced in another way than the S&W ...
Mine dates to around 1977. I just shot it a few weeks ago, one of my favorite revolvers. I have had a 4" in mind for some time and need to pick one up.
The feel and sounds of the mechanism - extraordinary. I am no Jerry Miculek, and I like having semi auto pistols. But if I could only own my revolvers or pistols, definitely the wheel guns for me.
It was meant to be the cheaper version of the Model 27, which was very much the Cadillac of their line. Mechanically identical, but a different grade of finishing, bead blasted instead of deep blueing. The best bargain in the entire S&W catalogue in the 6...