Happy New Year everyone. I hope everyone had fun and made it home safely.
I probably overpaid, but I bought myself a present yesterday in celebration of the New Year. I found a Model 28-2 4" Highway Patrolman in excellent condition for $375.00 (I know). This is the first N Frame .357 I have ever owned, although I did have a 4" Model 29 back in the late 70s that I wish I still owned (I'll have to post another thread on guns we should never have sold or traded in our youth). I thought about this one for a few days and decided that I would more miss not buying the M28 than I'd miss the cash.
I am looking forward to taking the M28 to the range this weekend to see how it shoots, I may try some loads that I would be hesitant to fire in my two Model 19s.
I have a few of questions for those more knowledgable than I:
What is the approximate production date for my M28-2 - Serial Number is N952***? I'm fairly sure it's after 1980, but I can't find more precise information.
When was the 28-2 version produced?
How did the 28-2 differ from the 28-1 version?
Was there a 28-3 version made and when did its production cease? When was the Model 28 discontinued?
Where can I find a pair of N Frame Magna grips, preferably with the diamonds around the screw holes? The rubberish Hogue monogrip actually doesn't feel too bad, but I prefer the more classic look of wood. Any other grip suggestions?
My thanks to all who can share some of their wisdom and experience.
Ron
I probably overpaid, but I bought myself a present yesterday in celebration of the New Year. I found a Model 28-2 4" Highway Patrolman in excellent condition for $375.00 (I know). This is the first N Frame .357 I have ever owned, although I did have a 4" Model 29 back in the late 70s that I wish I still owned (I'll have to post another thread on guns we should never have sold or traded in our youth). I thought about this one for a few days and decided that I would more miss not buying the M28 than I'd miss the cash.
I am looking forward to taking the M28 to the range this weekend to see how it shoots, I may try some loads that I would be hesitant to fire in my two Model 19s.
I have a few of questions for those more knowledgable than I:
What is the approximate production date for my M28-2 - Serial Number is N952***? I'm fairly sure it's after 1980, but I can't find more precise information.
When was the 28-2 version produced?
How did the 28-2 differ from the 28-1 version?
Was there a 28-3 version made and when did its production cease? When was the Model 28 discontinued?
Where can I find a pair of N Frame Magna grips, preferably with the diamonds around the screw holes? The rubberish Hogue monogrip actually doesn't feel too bad, but I prefer the more classic look of wood. Any other grip suggestions?
My thanks to all who can share some of their wisdom and experience.
Ron