The difference between the Models 27 and 28s were mainly cosmetic. Model 27s look nicer. The tops of Model 27 barrels were grooved to reduce glare. The really old-school Model 27s had deep, rich bluing while Model 28s had more matte-like bluing. But both shoot well as, beneath the cosmetics, they're the same gun.
.357 Magnum rounds won't beat up the shooter fired from a steel N-frame revolver because physics. N-frame (and L-frame) .357s are true magnum guns. K-frame .357s (except the Model 66-8) are really .38 Special guns that can handle some magnum cartridges. But a lot of police departments back in the day trained with .38s and only issued Magnum rounds for duty use. The K-frames were more popular because they are several ounces lighter and most cops went their entire careers without ever firing a shot outside of a target range.
For an officer who served in rural areas, the Highway Patrolman was the cat's meow for those who had to buy their own guns.
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So Comrade Misfit, the question becomes... is this fine example of a wheelgun now in your possession, or is this just an interesting blog post? If it is the former, I anxiously await a follow up post detailing a day at the range.
No, it's mine. A range report will follow.
My, that is pretty.
Let us know how it shoots.
Why would I just love to see some kid trying to shoot accurately with that smaller grip after seeing all the limp-waisted automatic spraying videos?
Actually Cap'n, that would be a light-saber, but otherwise it'll do.
Takes two hands ...
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