Does anyone know what the revolver is that Dr. Spencer Reid carries on the TV show Criminal Minds? I think it's hilarious the way he wears it way around front...it just adds to his character's nerdiness.

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Tom

It appeared to me to be either a 4" 64 or 65. My teenagers favorite program.

I was puzzled as to his choice of holster placement as well. Regards 18DAI.

Maybe because earlier in the series he proved inept with Glocks.

Yeah, it seems his accuracy, or lack there of, and his carry position is a running topic on the show.

Triggernosis i did a little research and the gun in question is in fact a S&W model 65 with a 3 inch barrel with wooden grips

Thanks, gentlemen.

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Tom

Appendix-carry is most often carried out with an IWB holster. It does have its detractors, but is an effective method of carry, allbeit not a popular one.

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I recall he carried 2 different revolvers in the various seasons. In one season he carried a 2 1/2" 66 and in the season where he was shot in the leg he carried a 3" 64 or 65. He was very poor with a Glock but far better with a revolver.
Update: I just checked IMDB and according to them he carried a Glock 17 until the 4th season. There he starts carrying a 3" 65. I could've swore I saw him carry a 2 1/2" 66 in a few episodes.

I like that show, but Reid's nerdiness and appearance and that Garcia woman detract from its plausibility.

Nevertheless, it is among the best of today's TV fare

Maybe one of our FBI agents will tell us if Reid is a possible member of the profiling division. I think the Bureau now bans all revolvers on duty. But on TV...

As for favorite TV computer whizs, I much prefer Christa Sauls, on Acapulco H.E.A.T. to Garcia. Does anyone recall that show, from the 1990's?

I saw Criminal Minds last night, and the sheriff who shot his wayward son in the arm at the last had a Beretta M-92. I liked that. A Beretta is a gun. A Glock is just a shooting machine. No soul!

T-Star

I don't watch the show, but T-Star is correct that there are NO revolvers authorized in today's Bureau. It is strictly Glocks, SWAT Springfields, and grandfathered Sigs.

That said, back when revolvers were authorized a retiring agent sold me a square butt Model 36 for exactly what he had paid for it - $110. A copper I worked with made sad eyes at me until I sold it to him for the same amount, since he didn't have an off-duty gun. That fella later came into the Bureau and got the little Chief put on his authorized list. Years passed, revolvers were made verboten, and my interest in Smiths grew. I called him and reminded him of the great deal I made him and offered to buy that little gun back, at a profit to him. He cleared his throat and said it was on his ankle as we spoke. So - there may be some still out there, but they sure aren't worn out in the open.

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