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Originally Posted by charles_the_hammer
I think I read somewhere that the last revolver issued by the FBI was the Model 13 in .357, but that they mostly used .38 special +P 158 grain lead semi-wad cutters?
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In 1986 when I graduated from the FBI Academy, I was issued 18 rounds of Winchester 158 gr SWCHP .38 Special. 357 ammo was not supposed to be carried in the revolvers without special permission. It was authorized to carry as reloads. I carried 38's in the gun and 357's in my pouch. 357 ammo was Winchester 145 grain Silvertip.
My issue holster and ammo pouch were brown leather and made by Bucheimer We were also issued a single Safariland speed loader and black belt pouch for the loader.
On reaching my field office, I had 2 personally owned weapons approved for carry. A S&W Model 66 with 3" barrel and a Model 60 2".
While in the academy, I was told that Colts were dropped off the approved weapons list when the last Colt armorer retired from the Gun Vault.