Highway Patrolman

[SteyrAUG]

I have a friend who spent gobs of money on Colt Pythons. He sent one off for an action job and spent more money.

I shot those revolvers and was underwhelmed.

My Highway Patrolman is a much better weapon. Seriously one of the best wheel guns to be had

I like my Python, Colt did have really nice wheel guns, but I don't think many things beat a vintage Smith. And honestly the last thing a Colt Python needs is an action job. Same idiots tune Series 70s until they won't reliably feed ammo. The reason people buy old Smiths and Colts is because they really don't need anything.

[sdacbob]

I bought a 4" Highway Patrolman new back in the early 70's. I think I paid like $135 for it. Had it for years and then it was stolen in the early 2000's. My son gave me another about 2 years ago. They are truly fine shooters. A little on the heavy side being an N frame but that helps with those magnum loads.

[mrbieler]

Nice pick up. Enjoy.

I love my 4" Model 28 no dash. Just a very nice shooting pistol.

[ThirdWatcher]

^^^ That’s a beautiful revolver. My Dad gave me a 6” M28-2 when I came home from the Army and I couldn’t wear it out. I started reloading my practice ammo when I was in college and went shooting 2-3 times a week, every week, rain or shine. The LE agency I joined issued me a M28-2 6” and I shot Master with it. I carried it for ten years and then bought it when the agency went to auto pistols. I also bought a bright blue M28-2 (6”) department commemorative. I still have all three revolvers. It’s hard to go wrong with an older S&W N Frame.