How about some Highway Patrolman love
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mpddoug162
Bearcat
My agency issued those at one point in time. They were replaced with the 686 then it was semi auto time. When I retired in '17 there were still two of them in the armory.
Perhaps the best .357 made. I would take one over the Python. I would like to own one.
That said, I recall a video of a California Highway Patrol officer attempting to stop a perp fleeing in his car from the traffic stop. The officer emptied his .40 autoloader and the perp sped off unimpeded. The officer then looked down at the pistol in his hand with a facial expression that was priceless. His obvious contempt for his sidearm was apparent. It was as though he knew if he made his Model 28 or 27 that perp would have been stopped. Yes, I am reading into this some but if you have seen the video you would likely come to the same conclusion.
That said, I recall a video of a California Highway Patrol officer attempting to stop a perp fleeing in his car from the traffic stop. The officer emptied his .40 autoloader and the perp sped off unimpeded. The officer then looked down at the pistol in his hand with a facial expression that was priceless. His obvious contempt for his sidearm was apparent. It was as though he knew if he made his Model 28 or 27 that perp would have been stopped. Yes, I am reading into this some but if you have seen the video you would likely come to the same conclusion.
The best .357 Smith & Wesson ever made. I love the Model 28, period.
Darn, and I thought we were going to see a CHP officer with a stripper.
that thing looks abit fermilur...hum
Busterswoodshop
Buckeye
Of course he looked at the gun.
That is the first thing you do when you miss your target.
Blame the gun.
That is one of the first things you learn in shooting 101.
I took a S&W model 13-2, pinned and recessed, to the gun show in Tucson yesterday….Maryland State Police trade in, in excellent condition….asking $500. Younger guys hardly gave it a glance, guys our age have all they need, no interest. Funny thing about old wheel guns. Actually I think I was happy to bring it back home
contender
Ruger Guru
The Model 28 & it's slicked up brother the Model 27 are sweet handguns. My first DA .357 was a nice M-27 decades ago. Gads,, I miss that gun.
Yes, the bullets did not stop the target. He was standing in front of the car a few feet away and shooting at the windshield. The driver was not stopped. I cannot say he did not hit the driver. I just reported that the car went away. The effectiveness of the weapon is what I was writing about not the marksmanship of the officer.
fiasconva
Blackhawk
IMHO, one of S&W's best. Would sure love to have gotten one for my late father-in-law. He always wanted to be a highway patrolman but never got the chance.
eveled
Hawkeye
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No model 27 or 28's here 
. Great guns! We forget sometimes what a big deal the .357 magnum was when it first came out. I bet a beat cop going from .38spec to .357 felt like he was ready for anything.
Closest I have is a couple of the Model 27's great grandsons.
A stainless 627
And an AirLite 327
N frames are awesome.
. Great guns! We forget sometimes what a big deal the .357 magnum was when it first came out. I bet a beat cop going from .38spec to .357 felt like he was ready for anything. Closest I have is a couple of the Model 27's great grandsons.
A stainless 627
And an AirLite 327
N frames are awesome.
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Like when you strike out in baseball, you stand there and stare at the bat. It's a rule.
Boxhead
Buckeye
Bob Wright
Hawkeye
I find N-framed .357 Magum S&W guns a bit too big or me in rapid DA firing. When I got my first L-Framed Smith I felt I had the ultimate DA .357 Mgnum. And the longer cylinder of the L-Frame will accept my heavy bullet loads. I have two Model 586s and am content with thoses.
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
I love the big 28's!
eveled
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Funny I like J frames and N frames. But prefer the Rugers for the midsize double actions. With a strong preference for the six series.
First time I've heard that @Bob Wright has any of them new fangled double action revolvers.
The world is full of surprises!
First time I've heard that @Bob Wright has any of them new fangled double action revolvers.
The world is full of surprises!
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buckeyeshooter
Blackhawk
I recently sold aa 6 inch that I bought used in 1977. Paid $225.00 for it then. Added target grips and had the box, papers and cleaning kit. Now have 27's in 3 1/2, 2 in 5 inch, 3 in 6 inch.
