As much as anything else, ADAM 12 got me interested in LE. I have been watching it again, now that the first few seasons are on DVD. Still a great show...

My wife, an LAPD copper, recently had the opportunity to meet Martin Milner, the actor who played Malloy. He was very nice and clearly still a big fan of the Department and the officers.

Yes, the first couple of seasons they are using 6 inch K-38s, in swivel holsters. The grips on Malloy's gun look custom. In the later seasons, the guns have 4 inch barrel's and the holsters are clamshells.

When my wife watches the show, she's astonished at how authentic and timely it is, in terms of terminology and slang that are still in use. The tech advising is evident.

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