G-MAN Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Prior to the introduction of the K-Frame "Combat Magnum" (Model 19), if a policeman wanted to carry a 357 in the early to mid 1950s he had two choices: the huge N-Frame S&W Model 27 or 28, or the smaller and lighter Colt Trooper 357. The Trooper was built on Colt's I-Frame, as was the later Python, and is roughly the same size as the S&W L-Frame introduced in 1980.Here are my Colt Trooper 357 and S&W Model 28 side by side: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I have a 4" Model 28--my first centerfire revolver.Great gun but it's a horse. Not exactly for concealed carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 IMO the heavy frame is nicer for shooting magnums. I have been able to shoot a Python enough to say how nice they are to shoot but I have only used wad cutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Since the 70s I have always been tempeted to buy a 6" 29 ,,Dirty Steve but never have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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