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Originally Posted by dragon57
I know that the model 65 is considered to be a Military and police, or M&P.
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Hi Dragon57:
Welcome to the Forum. It may be nit-picking, and I could be mistaken, but I have never heard or read of a Model 65 referred to as a M&P revolver. The Model 65 is a stainless steel version of the Model 13. The Model 65 was created at the request of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The Model 13 is a heavy barreled Model 10 chambered in .357 Magnum created at the request of the New York State Police. The Model 10 was originally known as the M&P. The Model 13 and Model 65 were made with either a 3.0 inch or a 4.0 inch heavy barrel. The 3.0 inch barreled version is highly prized - especially the Model 65 Ladysmith version. The 3.0 inch barreled Model 13 was the last issued revolver by the FBI, while the 3.0 inch Model 65 was issued by the DEA.
Enclosed is a photo of my Model 13-3 and Model 65-3 with 3.0 inch long heavy barrels. Congratulations on the purchase of a fine revolver.
Regards,
Dave