The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - S&W Model 18-3 coming my way

kraigwy · May 19, 2009, 11:53 AM

The Model 17 is a fancier then the 18. Target sights and such. Kind of like compairing the Model 28 to the Model 27. The Model 28 is a utility or duty gun, the model 27 is a bit fancier, target sights, deeper blue finish.

As to the Model 18, I love it. It more closely matches the service revolver I carried for work. Mine is supper accurate. I do like the front target sights on the Model 17 & 27s but they aren't practical for a service revolver, they hang up on jackests & such.

May 19, 2009, 11:53 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	The Model 17 is a fancier then the 18. Target sights and such. Kind of like compairing the Model 28 to the Model 27. The Model 28 is a utility or duty gun, the model 27 is a bit fancier, target sights, deeper blue finish. As to the Model 18, I love it. It more closely matches the service revolver I carried for work. Mine is supper accurate. I do like the front target sights on the Model 17 & 27s but they aren't practical for a service revolver, they hang up on jackests & such. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071