Colt Trooper vs. S&W Highway Patrolman

[G-MAN]

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:

[Scotty]

I have a 4" Model 28--my first centerfire revolver.

Great gun but it's a horse. Not exactly for concealed carry.

[steves]

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.

[steves]

Since the 70s I have always been tempeted to buy a 6" 29 ,,Dirty Steve but never have.