We had to buy our own revolvers, most of the department carried SWs. I had a Model 15 used it during firearms training, was later able to buy a Model 66 4" through the department which then I carried. This was in 1976.

The seat belts in those PD Novas we drove really rubbed the wood stocks, it was noticeable on several of the older guys sidearms. I replaced wood grips (which were stored in my 2 piece SW blue box) with Pacs. right off the bat.