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Originally Posted by Calfed
I don't think the FBI issued a Model 13 until very late 1980 or 1981. I came in in January 1980 and was issued a 2 1/2" model 10. When I graduated in May, they were still issuing the model 10's. I don't remember seeing any issue model 13's until 1981. They were all 3". This was the issue revolver until the Bureau began issuing semi automatic pistols.
Understand, I'm not saying that no FBI agent carried a model 13 before 1980 or 1981. Almost any steel frame 2" to 4"S&W revolver in .38 or .357 was authorized for purchase and carry by FBI agents as a Bureau Approved, Personally Owned Weapon (POW). It is entirely possible that there were many agents carrying Model 13's before they were actually issued by the FBI
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You are probably right. I was quoting the S&W book. Myself, I did not think the FBI used them until the 1980s. Beening that you work for the Bureau you saw them. I not a expert on the model 13. All I know is I love my 13-2 4 inch. It was made in the 1977 period and was used quite a bit by LE. Not as well known as the M19/M66 and of course the M10 but I have always like the fixed sight service revolvers whether 357 or 38. I even have a Ruger Police Service Six 4 inch that was also used by LE and Security agencies. A lot like the model 13.
Thanks,
Howard
Here are my service revolvers:
M&P 38 special 4 inch tapered barrel
Model 13 4 inch
Model 10 4 inch heavy barrel
Ruger Police Service Six 4 inch
