Mike's issue gun looks like a cut-down K-38. Those were around quite a bit when I was working patrol in the early 80's. My old training officer was given the option of turning in his 6" and receiving a new 15 or getting his 6" cut back. Keeping the 6" wasn't an option. Other coppers were allowed to keep their 6 inchers unmolested. Don't know why some were allowed to keep them uncut. Harry Davis and Phil Harris (two LAPD Armorers) retired long ago, so I guess the question will remain. Any thoughts, Mike?
Bob