Talk:Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28Talk:Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28 - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video GamesTalk:Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28
Here is the difference between the Model 28 and the Model 27 according to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Suprica and Richard Nahas. There are three editions of the Catalog, but the info about the Model 28 hasn't changed. The Model 28 was introduced April 1954. When originally introduced it was a square butt (i.e. square grip) N-frame (large frame) target model (adjustable sights) with five screws. The Model 28 was a duty version of the Model 27. The Model 28 had a satin blue finish instead of the highly polished deep blue finish of the Model 27. It also did not have the checkering or serrations on the top rib that the Model 27 had. See the discussion page of Payback for photos of the differences between the two models. There were some other differences as well. The Model 28 was only available with the Baughman "Quick Draw" red front ramp sight. The 27 could also be purchased with a Patridge target front sight. Until 1979 the 27 had barrel lengths of 3.5 inches, 6.5 inches and 8 3/8 inches. The 28 was only sold with either the 4 inch or six inch barrel.The Model 27 could also be purchased with a "target" hammer and a "target" trigger. The Model 28 could only be purchased with the smaller "duty" trigger and hammer.
Internally the Model 27 and Model 28 were the same.
Until 1955 all S&W revolvers were "Five Screws". Meaning there were four screws on the side plate and a triggerguard screw. In 1955 the top sideplate screw was eliminated and in 1961 the triggerguard screw was removed making all current S&W revolvers three screws. The Model 28 was never manufactured with a different screw in order to identify it from the Model 27. --Jcordell 19:30, 9 January 2010 (UTC)
