Great thread! Brings back many old memories. My first in 1986 was a M-13 which was a fine duty firearm. I switched to a 686 about a year later when I was allowed to carry the Federal 125 grain SJHP .357 Magnum load. I practiced a lot and reloaded .357, so the L frame seemed to be a better choice. When I got on SWAT in 1989 or so, I was allowed to carry a 659 which ended my on duty revolver days. Over the years I went to a 5906, 6906, Beretta 92FS, G17 Gen3 to my current G19 Gen 4.

I did carry a m-60 as a BUG and off duty for many years. Currently, my warm weather off duty carry is a 637.

Best regards and stay safe.