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The Old Model 15 Snub Still Has It
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The 2" Model 15 Combat Masterpiece is a dandy little gun. I am not surprised either about you liking it nor about it shooting well.
I will take issue with your definition of "old," however. In 1964, I was already in high school. I refuse to think of that making your revolver OLD.
I will take issue with your definition of "old," however. In 1964, I was already in high school. I refuse to think of that making your revolver OLD.
When I retired from the job in 2011, I rewarded myself with a M15 two inch, a gun I had wanted ever since I was issued an M67 prior to the academy. It’s still almost new, all matching in the box with documents and tools. I overpaid for it, even back then, but it’s a trophy I won’t sell. Nice gun!
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We ("I") would like photographic evidence of this Mod. 15.
A photo of my wife's bedside and carry Mod. 15 with Crimson Trace grip is attached. It is as accurate as it looks.
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Jim PHL
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I’ve always thought it made more sense to have fixed rather than adjustable sites on a snubby whether j- or k-frame but the 2” model 15 always looks great - like the exception.
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One interesting thing about the Model 15 2" is that it is the only K target square butt revolver I know of that came standard from the factory with PC Magna stocks. The one I own still has its original (numbered) PC Magna stocks on it.
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The 2" M15 is a gem!
I've owned a couple or four over the years (three blue and one nickel).
The only thing I can say about them with respect to making them better would have been if they made a round butt version, now that would be a fantastic package......
I've owned a couple or four over the years (three blue and one nickel).
The only thing I can say about them with respect to making them better would have been if they made a round butt version, now that would be a fantastic package......
We inherited this Model 15-2 snubby from my wife's grandfather. He was a LEO and Chief of Detectives in the People's Republik of Kalifornia in the 1950s thru 70s. This was his EDC and wasn't used very much ergo its excellent condition. It's still a smooth and accurate shooter, and my wife used this revolver when testing for her CCW. It's shown here with her grandfather's daily rig. This particular revolver may be one of the first 2" Model 15-2s produced, as its s/n is in the range of the discontinued and destroyed Model 56s (on which the 15-2 snubbies were based). The frame dates to 1962 but the 2" bbl. wasn't commercially available until 1964 (frame is not stamped "U.S."). Enjoy!
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Here’s mine with a Lawrence flap holster made for the 2” CM.
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Regards,
I saw a 2" 15-2 the other day in a gun shop display case. It had a chrome target trigger and chrome target hammer.(no photos) Looked to be the correct magna diamond grips though. They wanted $750 and would not budge on price,even though I argued it needed to be "fixed". It's still there..poor thing.. I have two nice examples so no real need to purchase, other than it broke my heart to see it in that shape.
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I’ve always loved the 2” M15’s.
Had a 15-4 2” that I shot better than any other 38-357 I’d ever encountered regardless of barrel length.
As so often happens, we get smarter with age and some of that wisdom comes from the errors of youth: I sold it for some glittering thing I can’t remember.
Had a 15-4 2” that I shot better than any other 38-357 I’d ever encountered regardless of barrel length.
As so often happens, we get smarter with age and some of that wisdom comes from the errors of youth: I sold it for some glittering thing I can’t remember.
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My department's rangemaster advised recruits with no handgun experience to purchase one of each barrel length of the M15. I already had my kit when I hired on, but I was impressed by how well the "little guys" shot.
bananaman
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A 2" 15 has been on my watch list for quite a while.
Nice 15 snub and good shooting! Bob
Nice 15 snub and good shooting! Bob
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"Back in the day" - Many LEO's who were competitive shooters would have a 6 inch K38 for competition use, a 4 inch M15 for duty, and a 2 inch M15 or M10 for off duty carry.
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My 15-5 I found in a small out of the way pawn shop about a half-dozen years ago.
When the shop owner's clerk handed it to me, he remarked, "that's a whole lot of 38 revolver right there" - I couldn't agree more.
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When the shop owner's clerk handed it to me, he remarked, "that's a whole lot of 38 revolver right there" - I couldn't agree more.
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^^^^^ Nice M15. I have a 4”.
Back in the day I carried a Model 10 4” nickel in uniform. Off duty was a Model 64 2”. I could qualify easily and as well with the 2” 64 even with 18 rounds of the qualifying course from 25 yards behind a barricade with 6 of those weak hand. All double action. A 2” K frame is a great conceal carry revolver.
