Videos tagged with Highway Patrolman

This video provides an expert review of the Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 28 Highway Patrolman by firearms instructor hickok45. The review covers historical context, model identification based on specific markings and screw counts, and practical shooting performance with both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition. hickok45 highlights the N-frame's effectiveness in recoil management and the revolver's historical significance as a reliable law enforcement sidearm.

Jerry Miculek recounts his early experiences with firearms, starting with BB guns and pellet guns. His first centerfire revolver experience was with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman on his grandfather's farm in Texas. He also discusses his uncle's Colt 25 Automatic, highlighting the historical context of early micro handguns and the ammunition used.

This video provides an initial firing and break-in procedure for a newly acquired Smith & Wesson Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' revolver. The instructor, with decades of firearms experience, demonstrates using .38 Special for initial shots before moving to .357 Magnum, discussing the impact differences and the importance of testing double-action reliability. The review highlights the firearm's condition, its history as a 'plain Jane' version of the Model 27, and the aesthetic appeal of its stag grips.

This video provides a historical overview and review of the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum and its descendant, the Model 27-2, the first .357 Magnum revolver. The host, Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), also covers the history of the Highway Patrolman model. The video includes shooting footage of the Model 27-2, aiming to offer both educational and entertainment value for firearms enthusiasts. It also promotes various related services and organizations.

This video showcases a pair of Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman revolvers, both chambered in .357 Magnum. The firearms have been professionally refinished with a Midnight Bronze Cerakote, covering the frame, barrel, and cylinder, with the exception of the case-hardened triggers and hammers. The presenter expresses high satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome and the quality of the custom work.