Recent content by joe sacco

I regularly use DeSantis holsters I bought in1977, including two different style shoulders. I knew Gene back when the company was a two man shop. He's a really good guy. Most of the DEA and Customs agents I worked with carried in DeSantis leather. ( I may have the only Luger speed scabbard...

Thanks, gentlemen

Folks, I have 3 revolvers I may need to sell, I was hoping to get ballpark values. I know without pictures ( I'm techno- challenged) this is difficut but any guidance would be appreciated. 1. 10-5 4" nickel, diamond grips not numbered to the gun D56 serial range 2. 640-1 2" 357 CAH...

Wow! Just Wow! What a score. Congratulations. Thanks for the info.

OP, beautiful gun even with the little flaw. If you don't mind my asking, generally what did you have to pay for it? Thanks, Joe

As a Sky Marshal (technically, Customs Security Officer) in 1971 I flew worldwide with a Model 15 4" with a Barami clip grip under a banlon? shirt, no jacket with no problem. I was 5'11" and about 155 lb. at the time. The Barami only came for right handed shooters and I'm lefthanded so it was...

Small correction, respectfully submitted. In 1970 there was no Customs and Immigration Service. Those guns were ordered by the U. S. Customs Agency Service, the investigative branch of the then Bureau of Customs. We were Special Agents, gs 1811's, and investigated all international...

I knew Paris Theodore back in the early '70's. He was a character and very creative. I have a curved belt buckle knife he had made out of one piece of stainless steel. It was too expensive to mass produce. He was good to me. Best, Joe

Eagle1, if you don't mind my asking, who made that holster. It's exactly what I'm looking for. Sorry for sort of hijacking the thread. Best, Joe

I was issued a Barami for a 4" Model 15 in 1971 Sky Marshal school. At 155 pounds I flew on 4 continents with the gun under banlon (sp?) shirts and never got made. Wasn't always comfortable but worked good. Best, Joe

Because," Friends come and go; enemies accumulate." best, Joe

Thanks for the memory. I was a 1971 Sky Marshal and later an SCPO (Supervisory Customs Patrol Officer). I couldn't afford the commorative when they came out. Nice to see one. Best, Joe

Great thread. Thanks for the photos. Best, Joe

Why, oh, why does envy have to be one of the 7 deadly sins? Great find, congratulations. Best, Joe

Sorry for your trouble, OP. In fairnes I have to add Ruger was very accommodating to me the couple times I've contacted them including sending me grips and a front sight for my SP 101 357 gratis. Best, Joe