S&W Model 27 and 28 - Page 2

dgludwig · June 8, 2017, 05:26 PM

In terms of the quality of fit, finish and workmanship on Smith & Wesson revolvers, other N-frame variants like the early Models 29 (.44 Magnum), 57 (.41 Magnum) and 25 (.45ACP) are great examples of some of the best ever made and are in the same league as the great Model 27, imo.

lamarw · June 12, 2017, 02:08 PM

I agree dgludwig, S&W basically turned the Model 28 into a more workman's or utility version of the Model 27. A main objective was to reduce cost for affordability to law enforcement.

This was achieved by reducing the manufacturing process by eliminating cosmetics. One way was by having a brush blue finish vs. the highly polished bright blue finish. The second significant cost savings was to eliminated the checking/serrations of the top strap and replace with a matt finish to eliminate glare for the shooter.

The Model 28 is just as high a quality in functionality without the higher cost finish.

Most of the above insight came from Roy Jink's book "History of Smith & Wesson" and Jim Supica and Richard Nahas book "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" 4th Edition.

June 8, 2017, 05:26 PM	#26
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	In terms of the quality of fit, finish and workmanship on Smith & Wesson revolvers, other N-frame variants like the early Models 29 (.44 Magnum), 57 (.41 Magnum) and 25 (.45ACP) are great examples of some of the best ever made and are in the same league as the great Model 27, imo. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

June 12, 2017, 02:08 PM	#27
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I agree dgludwig, S&W basically turned the Model 28 into a more workman's or utility version of the Model 27. A main objective was to reduce cost for affordability to law enforcement. This was achieved by reducing the manufacturing process by eliminating cosmetics. One way was by having a brush blue finish vs. the highly polished bright blue finish. The second significant cost savings was to eliminated the checking/serrations of the top strap and replace with a matt finish to eliminate glare for the shooter. The Model 28 is just as high a quality in functionality without the higher cost finish. Most of the above insight came from Roy Jink's book "History of Smith & Wesson" and Jim Supica and Richard Nahas book "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" 4th Edition.