dtrain
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Post by dtrain on Dec 16, 2009 12:02:49 GMT -5
I have a Model 28-2, 4 inch Barrel. I am 40 now, have had the gun since I was 16. I have no idea how many rounds were put through her before I came into possesion. She has been a great gun. Between my Younger Brother and I we have no clue how many rounds we put down the barrel. My father,Brother and I reloaded for many years back then. I would not be suprised if the count to date is well over 5000.
The gun belonged to a Police Officer before I got it. The finish shows many years of carry and use.
Back in 1991 I picked up another Highway Patrolman, Older than the first I figure since it still has the screw going in from in front of the trigger guard. However, this one was in much better shape finish/mechanically. Awhile after that I started limiting how much I shot the one in question.
On occasion I have a bit of trouble getting the cylinder open, even with the cylinder release jammed forward. Cylinder has a good amount of play, but not noticing any shaving.
This was my first Centerfire Revolver, well after my 22's and a shotgun, my 4th gun. The day I got my second Model 28 I sold the first one to help pay for it, but by the end of that day I went and bought it back. The gun means that much to me. Some work was done on the forcing cone and front of the barrel once when the cylinder was dragging.
Other than these issues everything seems to be tight, no cracking or anything else out of line.
What would I be looking at paying to get the Gun freshened up. I know it's not much to look at or the most valuable gun out there, but someday I want to pass it on to one of my Boy's and have it be more than something they look at an shoot "Once and Awhile" considering it's condition....
Thanks for reading I look forward to your replies..I appreciate everyones patience if this is in the wrong forum..
Dtrain
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Len
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Post by Len on Dec 16, 2009 12:51:36 GMT -5
I am not sure of the cost but Andy Horvath has performed work on a few of my Smiths including ones that were well worn. He is true pistol smith and very reasonable I am sure he can give you an idea of cost by phone.
440-458-4369
Len
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petep
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Post by petep on Dec 16, 2009 16:44:34 GMT -5
I do not know how familiar you are with your revolver but if you are mechanically inclined at all you may be able to "repair" your Smith Model 28. Check and make sure the ejector rod is not loose as this problem will cause the problem of getting the cylinder open.As already stated ,take the gun completely down and clean all the crud out.Put the gun back together , lightly lubing moving parts and you may be surprised!If there is excess front to back motion of the cylinder on the crane you have what is called end shake and you can also fix this.Power Custom makes some shims that you can use to fix end shake if you have a quality feeler gauge and know how to check things.If you are not up to speed on this go to the Smith and Wesson Forum,look under the FAQs and much of what I am describing is explained there.
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dtrain
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Post by dtrain on Dec 16, 2009 18:42:19 GMT -5
I am good with complete tear down and re assembly. I usually do that one a year as a matter of course. Shake and play is with the hammer down, triger held back as if I had just fired it. I told my Dad that I thought 5000 was a conservative number...he laughed and said "Higher", I said how much, he said "A WHOLE lot more than 5000"..Thanx for the input so far..Is Andy Horvath in Ohio?
Dtrain
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Len
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Post by Len on Dec 16, 2009 19:13:53 GMT -5
Andy is about an hour and half north of Columbus in La Grange Ohio.
Len
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Post by targetshootr on Dec 16, 2009 21:36:05 GMT -5
Andy could also turn it into another caliber, like maybe 44 spl. Ask him how my gun is coming if you go buy there. He's turning a model 58 into a 45 with a ribbed 4" pencil barrel.
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woody
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Post by woody on Dec 16, 2009 22:06:34 GMT -5
Send it back to S&W they will get it in top shape. I had a older 28 and sent it back to them to get it tuned up came back like factory new. They are reasonable too. NO one knows how to tune them up better than the maker.
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Len
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Post by Len on Dec 17, 2009 8:23:24 GMT -5
Send it back to S&W they will get it in top shape. I had a older 28 and sent it back to them to get it tuned up came back like factory new. They are reasonable too. NO one knows how to tune them up better than the maker. I DO NOT WANT TO START AN ARGUMENT OR A LENGTHILY DEBATE! BUT I have had guns from the Smith Performance center for comparison and I would take a tuned gun by the real masters such as Bowen, Galagher, Clemmons, Horvath any day of the week over an S&W re-worked or tuned gun. MY OPINION
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dtrain
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Post by dtrain on Dec 17, 2009 11:48:31 GMT -5
Send it back to S&W they will get it in top shape. I had a older 28 and sent it back to them to get it tuned up came back like factory new. They are reasonable too. NO one knows how to tune them up better than the maker. I DO NOT WANT TO START AN ARGUMENT OR A LENGTHILY DEBATE! BUT I have had guns from the Smith Performance center for comparison and I would take a tuned gun by the real masters such as Bowen, Galagher, Clemmons, Horvath any day of the week over an S&W re-worked or tuned gun. MY OPINION Debate away if the mods do not mind..I like getting opinions from as many sources as possible...What does the Custom shop charge for I guess for the lack of a better term a Tune up Dtrain
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Len
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Post by Len on Dec 17, 2009 15:20:18 GMT -5
Dtrain,
I would definitely clean and check the gun as suggested in the posts. If you are not comfortable doing this you need to take the gun to someone you trust.
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dtrain
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Post by dtrain on Dec 18, 2009 19:53:41 GMT -5
Tore the Gun down today...Everything looked clean inside, but cleaned and lightly lubed the works anyways. Not much difference...
I guess it is time to start looking for prices from a Gunsmith, or maybe Smith and Wesson to give her a going through.
Dtrain
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dave
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Post by dave on Dec 22, 2009 10:19:41 GMT -5
Just a quick counter thought for you to consider. I personally like the look of an honestly worn blued gun. It has character and a certain appeal a pristine, like new gun can't have. If the 28 were mine I would keep it clean and just keep shooting it. Like an old man, it has earned it's wrinkles.
Dave
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dtrain
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Post by dtrain on Dec 22, 2009 10:26:48 GMT -5
That would help with the cost..I would be happy just getting the action tightened up..
Dtrain
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