Quote:
Originally Posted by JayFramer
Awesome gents thank you.
So we've talked a little bit about holsters, but what about spare shells? I know back "then" speedloaders weren't really a big thing yet. Did the chiefs, undercover guys, etc. people with J-frames carry spare ammo in loops, cartridge slides, loose in a pocket, dump pouch, etc.? Anyone have and personal experience from back then?
|
In the early 70's, at my Sheriff's Dept., we had to buy our own leather and handgun, and it had to be a revolver. The Sheriff, didn't care what we carried off-duty. I carried a Colt Satin Commander in .45 ACP. Once in a while, if I was running a quick personal errand, I'd just slip my back-up in my pocket (a Hi Standard derringer in .22 Mag.) I don't think too many officers I knew felt the need to carry much spare ammo. Back then, most of the bad guys seemed to use small, cheap revolvers, instead of the high capacity autos common today. I can only speak of my personal experience. It was probably different for big city cops.