When I turned 21 in 1971, I bought a 6 inch new S&W . 357 magnum Highway Patrolman which I still have. Over the years I have fired many rounds through that revolver including both .38 special but mostly .357 Magnum. It is a strong handgun and is accurate. I also managed to pick up a Model 27 which started out as an 8 3/8-inch barreled model but returned it to the factory where they re- barrelled it to a 6 inch. That too, is an excellent revolver.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

The N frame S&W revolvers are animals.....I’ll have a new N frame 6.5’’ revolver video up soon and you will be very surprised at the caliber.

I inherited my dad's Model 28. I remember when he bought it, probably around 1967 before the &8 Gun Control Act. He had to go up to neither the post office or UPS to pick it up. No FFL dealer needed back then. The next year, my mother bought him a Don Hume belt and holster for it---I still remember the smell of that holster when it was new. The Highway Patrolman is still my favorite revolver and I have had more than a few. Too heavy for carry daily ---in fact I got tired of carrying the smaller Model 15 Combat Masterpiece on a belt loaded with cuffs, a radio, and mace--- but as a shooter or just to handle it can't be beat. For me it has decades of nostalgia behind it. Selling it would be like selling art of my life.

@MilsurpGarage

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, nobody sells these, they only pass them on. Thanks for tuning in!

I remember this model; it was basically a Model 27 without the fine finish and without top strap checkering. I bought the Model 27 back then; kept it until the top strap began to stretch opening up the cylinder gap. I sold it.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Really? What kind of ammo were you using? I never heard of these N frames getting bent like that.

The model 27 was only offered in a 3.5-inch barrel for a long time. Later models came in 4-inch barrels. Another great video! Ironically, I just shot my 4-inch 28 with target grips made in 1978 this morning and was blown away by the performance: A playing card size group at 7 yards, double action and same size group at 10 yards single action. The heavy N-frame really tames the recoil!

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

The N frame is my favorite.

Man you scored with the box and accessories. And that barrel! I picked one up this weekend at a gun show but boy I’m jealous. That’s so cool you got all that stuff. Thanks for the great video.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yeah, a box of goodies is always a big plus when you make a purchase.

I learned to shoot with this pistol, later I inherited it from my father. I have fired many other pistols but, the 28-2 is still my absolute favorite. You will never have to shoot anything twice.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Very true. The .357 is easily my favorite round. Thanks for watching.

@harrisonmantooth7363

Жыл бұрын

Stormcrow ; I picked up a 28-2 several weeks ago. I haven't had the chance to shoot it yet, can't seem to find the time. I was really excited to get it.

Thanks for the video man! Awesome revolver, still watching a lot of your older videos, great channel man. Keep them vids coming !!!

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks.

Since I retired I got back to my southern roots and started collecting revolver firearms. Mostly N Frames. I came across a survivor new in the box unfired 28-2 and had to jump on it. I always went for the "pretty" brite blue and nickel and stainless. This is a workhorse and couldn't be happier. Picking it up Monday after the waiting period. New subscriber and thanks for the great video. Loved the content!

@MilsurpGarage

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in and the sub. How is the new revolver?

A beautiful gun! Revolvers, to me, have a greater "presence" than other handguns - more so than semiauto's perhaps excepting Lugers, Mauser parabellums, and Browning Hi Power tangent sight models. The deep bluing is nice, but a more dull finish has its own strong appeal. You have found an enviable acquisition!

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Revolvers definitely set themselves apart from other guns in every aspect.

Great video, my local store has a mint 28-2 in the box with original receipt bought in 1973 for $106. I'm really thinking about bringing it home.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

The box is worth $106

@jameskelly8786

Жыл бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage I picked it up today , can't wait to get it out to the range

@handlebarhammer

6 ай бұрын

The target stocks, even broken will sell on eBay for 80 bucks​@@MilsurpGarage

If you ever want a shocker. Get a model 1917 Smith, model 25-15, or a model 24. The 1917 specifically is almost the same weight (plus or minus an ounce) as a a 4” k frame with the heavy barrel. The tapered barrel 45s and the 44 specials weigh close to the same weight as a 6” k frame with the heavy target barrel.

@MilsurpGarage

Ай бұрын

Look through my library of videos!

Picked up some of those realistic snap caps in .45 ACP and .357 mag, great for loading practice, WAYYY better than those plastic ones.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Don’t forget my coupon code and check out the new 22 caliber rimfire snap caps! They are quality.

I bought a new Pre-Model 28, 4" Blue with Target stocks for $79. in 1956, SN: S1304XX. It is a Five screw, pinned barrel. Bought it at H.H. Harris Co; 1201 S. State St., Chicago, IL. next to Chicago PD headquarters, 1121 S. State Street.

@MilsurpGarage

6 ай бұрын

Nice! That was manufactured late 1955 by the serial number. Thanks for tuning in!

@user-dj6wz5me7p

6 ай бұрын

That era was only a short period into the beginning of my "History book".

@MilsurpGarage

6 ай бұрын

I’ll bet it’s a really cool book. Tell me about a few of your favorites.

@user-dj6wz5me7p

6 ай бұрын

Not via this method, but you might be able to fill in the blanks.

@gracedagostino5231

3 ай бұрын

$79 in 1956 is worth $907 in 2024.

If you have a Colt Police Positive chambered in .32 S&W Long, you can use those Charles Bronson clips as much as you want. Get one!

@MilsurpGarage

11 ай бұрын

According to The Internet Movie Firearm Database, it’s likely chambered in .32-20 WCF. Trust them, they know their stuff. They write…….. The exact chambering of the revolver is never specified, but it is repeatedly confirmed to be a .32 caliber. The Colt Police Positive was chambered in three separate .32 caliber cartridges: the common .32 Smith & Wesson Long (referred to on Colt revolvers as ".32 Colt New Police" to avoid stamping their competitor's name on their weapons), the .32-20 Winchester Center Fire, a powerful rifle cartridge and, finally, the anemic and scarce .32 Long Colt. For years, we here at the IMFDB assumed that it was chambered in .32 Long, which was at one point so common it was carried by the NYPD (and chosen by Theodore Roosevelt, who was the commissioner at the time). However, upon closer inspection of screenshots it appears that the cylinder is much longer than the ones you would see on a .32 Police, which leaves the .32-20 WCF as the only possible option. This also makes more sense than the .32 Long because the muzzle flash is much more powerful than that of a .32 Long and the wounds inflicted are so much more severe. The .32 Winchester has more than twice as much energy as a .32 Long.

This was a very informative and useful video. Thanks for the anecdotes, even that was useful and informative.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Interesting! Never heard that before about the heeled bullet size!

@MilsurpGarage

3 ай бұрын

Yea, the .22 is a very old design, basically the last of its kind but held on while all the others like it faded into obscurity.

My dad had a highway patrolmen. The only gun he had that i really wanted when he died. He lived in another state when that happened. I had his guns shipped to me through a ffl holder. When they showed up, The 357 wasn't among them and nobody knows nothing. I hope whoever stole it from me rots in hell. BASTERD !

@MilsurpGarage

7 ай бұрын

Hate to hear that....I love handed down guns and hate thievery so this really hits a sore spot. Make sure the police/feds have the serial number.....that database of stolen guns IS real and one day you might get it back if it makes it into the right hands. Thanks for tuning in!

@user-dj6wz5me7p

6 ай бұрын

Fer sure. Get your gun back from the bastard!

@driftcat7076

3 ай бұрын

No way man why didn't you go physically to get them

@ericoverdorff8880

3 ай бұрын

@@driftcat7076 life was in the way

Box label should list barrel length. Also, that's a 6" size box.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Don't know why I didn't notice that, thanks.....yes, the box label says.... 357 HGWY PAT 6IN SQ STBL So I suppose it wears the original barrel and the 4'' was purchased but never installed.

I would think the original box would indicate the barrel length.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it did. Thought of that late. It has the original barrel on it and the 4'' was "awaiting" installation I suppose.

Pretty sure only the .38 Short used a case diameter bullet. .38 Long ammo that I've used looked at a glance just like a .38 special.

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I only have experience with the 38 Special.

Mine is 4 inch, it's a heavy handgun. I got cylinder bite once, it was hurt!

@MilsurpGarage

4 ай бұрын

What on earth is cylinder bite?

Nice!

I just picked up a 1974 6” Hwy Patrolman. The only thing is it didn’t come with grips. I’m trying to find a set of N frame grips.

@MilsurpGarage

Ай бұрын

Who stole the grips? You might have to wait for a good set but eBay is a good spot for them. Thanks for tuning in!

@samabate6992

Ай бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage I’m not sure who stole the grips. A friend owns my LGS and someone came in with a few revolvers. They were her fathers and they needed money for his funeral. He called me as soon as he acquired them because he knows I’m a wheel gun guy. I bought them from his shop. I paid a couple hundred for the 357 and a 6 inch nickel plated heritage 22 mag. I put Hogue grips just so I can use it at the range yesterday. But will find a set of originals. I couldn’t turn down the 250 for both revolvers. I have something nice that functions great and something to hand down to my daughter that shoots with me. Thank you for your content. I learned allot from you. Thank you again

Best way to clean the force cone on a revolver❓

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Day to day shooting cleaning can be as gentle as a toothbrush with Ballistol but heavy deposits from neglect could use dentistry tools……it all depends.

@CreasyEQ

Жыл бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage I just bout a j frame from Taurus. Model 605 Toro. The manufacturer shot 💥 the gun. But they didn't clean 🪥 it before shipping out 💯. I cleaned the burnt rings outside of the cylinder. As well as the inside barrel. I used ballistol 💯. I don't think I hit around the force cone area well. When I get it back from the gun smith. I'll try it again.

@CreasyEQ

Жыл бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage Question about ballistol products. How can you tell if ballistol cleaner is still good to use❓ I remember it coming out foaming, with a strange color to it❓❓

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Unless it’s been compromised somehow by heat or moisture, I’m sure it’s fine. Buy a new one and see if it looks feels and smells the same. If so, you have plenty to clean and lube.

@CreasyEQ

Жыл бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage Thank you. 😊

Did you ever get the letter from S&W???? I was curious about the barrels myself. Been seriously considering replacing the Highway Patrolman I sold. Even when I sold it I REALLY didn’t want to. But my only transportation broke down and it was a total loss. The darn thing spun a barring in hindsight the job I was worried about losing ended up being a dead end anyways. But I was trying to be a responsible man and a revolver wasn’t going to get me to and from work.

@MilsurpGarage

2 ай бұрын

If your situation has improved, and you really miss it, get another! Didn’t get the letter but found the original receipt that showed it to still have the original barrel in place. Original owner must have bought the shorter one for a possible alteration that never happened.

@Johnny-jr2lq

2 ай бұрын

@@MilsurpGarageoh yeah!!!!! things are on the up for me I see a highway patrolmen in my future here very soon!!!! I already rolled up some full house loads to enjoy through one. Can’t wait to have a revolver that can take a steady diet of magnum loads without worrying at all whatsoever. I own other fairly well built revolvers such as my Security Six. Even though the Security Six line is known to be a tank i still want to keep it in good condition those revolvers are now becoming collectors.

@MilsurpGarage

2 ай бұрын

@@Johnny-jr2lqNice! The .357 sure is a powerhouse of a round.

Do you have a link to that gun lookup site? I havent had any luck getting a source of info for them. Thank you!

@MilsurpGarage

6 ай бұрын

You can start here….. www.1911forum.com/threads/s-w-28-2-serial-number.499835/

@sconniejohn

6 ай бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage thank you so much!

They changed the 38 special to 357 magnum but not 44 special to 429 magnum. Weird

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Good point.

.22lr is a healed bullet

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Just started exploring this healed bullet thing while doing research on the 22 Winchester Automatic and 22 Remington Automatic rounds for an upcoming video. (Neither of these are healed).

Your hands makes that look like a K frame

@MilsurpGarage

6 ай бұрын

That’s why the N frames feel so perfect for me. Clint Eastwood is 6’4’’ as well.

@handlebarhammer

6 ай бұрын

@@MilsurpGarage ❤ the N-Frame, and 1911s

🇦🇺😎👍

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

such a deal!

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

I have a soft spot for these N frame revolvers.......

Always good indo. I lost you for awhile Boobtube

@MilsurpGarage

Жыл бұрын

I think KZread might randomly drop subs. Some of mine just vanish off my sub list sometimes. Glad you are back!