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New to the Forum. Born & raised in a small town west of Chicago. Following a tour in Vietnam spent my LE career in Califriggenphornia. Hired on Oakland PD August 13, 1968. First duty weapon was a Colt Trooper. Later to a Model 19, 27, and finally a Model 59. I carry a 659 today. My wife...

Thanks guys. I knew or figured my memory was creating that feature. Absolutely a 27. Not a departmental issue. In those days we had the choice of Smith or Colt. We purchased our duty weapons and received an allowance along with our uniform allowance. I am very familiar with the Python...

In the middle 70's our department switched to Model 39 + 59's. I sold the Model 27 I previously carried.(What an idiot). The 27 had factory target hammer, trigger, and grips. 6" ventilated rib barrel. I have never seen another with that barrel. Is it possible that my memory is flawed on...

I have an older Chief but carry a Model 59 in my vehicle. My wife has the Model 637 Airweight and a BG380. I have carried a Chief since 1968.

Just recently got one for my Wife as her CCW. She loves her 637 AirWeight but felt it was too large for her purse. The long hard trigger pull was a "plus" for my decision making as it is similar to her revolver and makes it as safe as carrying that little 5 shot .38 We are still in the...

Very nice acquisition Doc. I carried one on the street for many years. Never once a misfire, mis-ejection, or fail to fire. Great safety features when in a fight. Clip drop and barrel detent. First tried the Model 39 which was a disaster. In my opinion the Model 59 is one of the finest...