ah the memories. In 'Nam, I carried a S+W .38 J 5 shot with the backstrap deeply marked...US AIR FORCE. I sold it to a friend for $75 when I got out of that "place". I had bought it for $50 and had an offer for $100, but I split it with a Slick driver friend. I packed that little Smith in my back for a year. Had it out a few times, but never fired it. Last month I saw a J .38 snubby for sale. $450 later I own an 'Old Friend' again. I pack it regularly. Ken Nam. '68 and 69