Recent content by Dave Swaffield

My father was on Iwo Jima for 28 days. Only comment he ever had was 'Tarawa was much worse.' I only wish he was here so I could discuss it with him - he passed away on 1 March 74. He'd be proud, however, that we 'carried on the tradition.' I was a Marine from 1968-1970, my oldest son from...

I met Arnold when he was in the Mr. Olympia in Columbus, Ohio in 1978. I met Oliver North when he spoke at Baldwin-Wallace College in 1999 and we had quite a conversation (Marine talk.) I was a friend and student of Carlos Hathcock, famous Marine sniper during Vietnam (more Marine stuff.) He...

My youngest is home right now, having graduated from Parris Island on 18 December. He had 10 days 'boot camp leave' and is a recruiter's assistant until 11 January, when MCT (Marine Combat Training) starts - that lasts 28 days. Then he flies directly to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma for 8 weeks of...

Gentlemen, I started carrying a blackjack (8 ounces, round, with leather throng) in 1972 and carried one until I retired in 1999. I was 'relieved' of it by certain gold badges at different times, but I always came up with another one. I NEVER had a repeat offender when I used one, and...

And the same to you, Sir. I had 6 old timers (we all turned 60 this year) over to celebrate the birthday of our Corps on Saturday. GREAT time, swapping lies about boot camp, as always. Oldest has 5 years in (is back in California after getting IED'd in Afghanistan and his unit isn't celebrating...

Sir, The Cleveland Police Department had an identical stamp on all it's issued revolvers. My model 10 HB that I bought when we transitioned to the S&W 5903 in August of 1989 has this stamp. Our 5903/6906's had 'CLVLNDOHPD' on the top of the frame on the right side of the gun, also. Now CPD...

Personally, I will have a 'thing' for model 10's my whole life. First issue in 1971 in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) Sheriff's Department was a model 10 light barrel. Was issued a model 10 HB when a Cleveland Policeman (still have that one - never going anywhere.) Carried the HB until we were...

I carried my model 10 HB in Cleveland's ghetto for several years in a Tom Threepersons holster. Never had it taken, never had any trouble getting to it if I needed it. Very secure, also. Semper fi, Dave Swaffield

keith44spl, You and I have quite a bit in common. I'll turn 60 on 19 May, and tend to reminisce more as I get older. I spent 2 years in the Marine Corps (68-70) followed by 27 years 7 months as a full-time police officer. 4 years 9 months of that was as a full-time tactical officer (imagine...

No flat latch, can't check the grips since I'm at work. I think they are diamonds, however. Have owned a lot of 36's but never one without a dash; seems like a nice revolver. Thanks, again.

Thank you very much, Rigmover.

Gentlemen, I hate to bother anyone with this request, but I can't afford (at this time) the proper book to look up a serial number on a S&W revolver. I just wish to know when this model 36 (no dash) was made. I'm thinking the 50's, sometime. Model 36, 2", blue, square butt, serial #691103. I...

Gentlemen, I hate to bother anyone with this request, but I can't afford (at this time) the proper book to look up a serial number on a S&W revolver. I just wish to know when this model 36 (no dash) was made. I'm thinking the 50's, sometime. Model 36, 2", blue, square butt, serial #691103. I...

18DAI, I believe your assessment of this situation to be 'spot on.' I know I would regret selling that old 19 - so I won't. Thanks for your input, Sir. Semper fi, Dave Swaffield

Gentlemen, Thanks to all of you for your responses c/w the S&W 915. My main concern here is that I would have to sell a S&W model 19 2-1/2" to fund the 915. These, too, are hard to come by. I already own the 19, and it's a tough one to part with. Responses/suggestions appreciated. Semper fi...