S&w M28-3?

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boa2

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1)Are these non-"Pinned & recessed" last production run of S&W M28-3's good guns(Despite the fact, that they are not "Pinned & recessed")?

2)Is the quality level on the M28-3, somewhat bad, like on the newest S&W's-or, still pretty good?

3)Is $375 too much to pay for an M28-3 with a 6" barrel, that is in 98% condition?

4)Please give your various opinions regarding the M28-3(Pro or con?)?
 
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M28-3(Anybody own one of these)?

1)Doesn't anybody own an S&W M28-3-so that they could respond to my thread here? Surely, some of these guns must be out there, to enable reporting about them?

2)I sure would like to hear some owners reports, regarding their M28-3's(Or, anything Pro or Con, about these guns?)?
 
Being not P&R is just a factory cost cutting procedure. The cases were never needed to be recessed in the chambers, but remember this started 70 years ago and the power of the cartridge just wasn't known. S&W was the only manufactor to pin it's barrel in place as the crush fit worked fine for everyone else. So the M28-3 is just as stong as the older M28-2.
Quality should be looked at on a gun by gun basis. You really can't predict what one specific model will be compared to another.
Depending on your location the $375 is a good price. Even better if the box, paperwork, and tools are included.
 
Magic's comment is really on target. Every gun, but most especially every revolver, needs to be evaluated on its own.

28s are great guns and prices are trending up. However, unless you're in California, that price seems somewhat high.
 
Boa2,
I have a M-28-2 that I bought a couple years ago for $250.00 without box and Packmeir grips without the original ones. It has some "drawer wear' but otherwise hasn't been used much.
It's P&R and I like the N-frames that way more because I feel they were fitted better and had better finishes then more than anything. In the case of the 28 it was a Highway Patrolman gun and finish was for use and not the shine other guns of the era had.
I have other N-frames that aren't P&R and they're still mighty fine guns.
I'd go back to the dealer with cash in my pocket as they pay a percent on credit cards and make a lowball offer stressing a cash deal. If you can't get the price down to your level ask for ammo or a holster in with the deal.
BTW, mine is a nice shooter as well. I can see why a State trooper would feel comforted carrying one out all by himself on a dark and lonely country road traffic stop.
I bet he had a little J-frame in that jacket pocket for back-up too. :)
 
I bought a 99%, 6" 28-2 for $275 a few months back. Your price seems a little high especially since it's in the more common 6" version. I got a unfired 27-2 (which is the upscale version of the 28) the $375 the same day.

As far as pre-82' (pinned) I have S&W's before and after and can't say that it figures at all into the guns accuracy. ( It's more a desireability thing for collectors.) Most S&W revolvers I've owned were good shooters. Some just better than others.
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S&W M28-3

Unfortunately, I'm in Kalifornia(Better known as the PRK!)and the great prices that you guys got your M27 and M28 for, would only be a "Dream" here! Still, it never hurts, to try to shoot for the moon(And maybe get lucky?)!
 
Boa, don't give up hope. Here in the Peoples Republic of Mass we have the same "premium" price problem. When you find something, they often go for big prices. I had been looking for a Minty N frame 357 for months. Then one day I walked into the highest priced shop in the area and found both of these fresh in on consignment. Not wanting to tempt fate, I had to buy them both :-)
 
Depends on what part of the PRK you're in. I see 28's going for $275.00 to $300.00 at gun shows. i bought a 6" 28-2 with Herrett grips for $200.00. The bluing is worn on the edges of the cylinder and the end of thr barrel but it's in exellent mechanical condition.

The N frame .357's make great shooters.
 
I also have a 28-3, 4" bbl. Put a set of grips off my 58 on it and the durn thing binds up on the medallion ( and yes, the grips are notably svelter than when they came from the factory ).

I prefer pinned and recessed, nice blue jobs, and for that matter K frames over the N's in 357.

Must admit, though, the heaviness and matte finish make it plead to be used and maybe (just a tiny bit) abused. They're built like tanks. Having one gives me a warm feeling like a soft comfy security blanket.
 
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