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    What ammo to use in my S&W 39-2

    I took my new to me 39-2 out to the range to qualify for my Security Guard Firearms card. In Kalifornia, even though I am a retired LEO, I must carry a state security guard card and firearms card to work high value security details. The gun worked perfectly, no feeding or ejection problems...
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    3913 Lady Smith

    LS 3913 I also live in California and have to deal with our anti gun laws prohibiting us from buying older guns or guns not on the DOJ roster of approved firearms. We can only buy non roster guns on a face to face sale. What I see with the prices, is a person selling a gun on consignment...
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    What would be your choice for EDC semi

    I have been looing at changing my EDC gun (Glock 19) to something different. I have a snubby Taurus .38 special but am looking at an older S&W but trying to avoid a polymer pistol. I would like to stay with steel or aluminum. I am wanting a S&E model 3913 or Model 59 but I live in California...
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    Pro-Mag magazines for S&# Model 39-2

    I am looking at picking up an extra magazine and on Ebay, I mainly find Pro-Mags for sale. On looking at much older forums, it was recommended to stay away from but what is the opinion on using Pro-Mags now?
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    NIB S&W 39-2

    NIB 39-2 I wish it was easy to find other 39-2 guns or even later 2nd gens pistols but living in California I cannot buy a gun that is not on the Dept of Justice roster. I can buy only private party guns with a transfer done by a local gun shop. Cannot buy on Gunbroker or other auction sites...
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    NIB S&W 39-2

    NIB 39-2 I bought the gun today and have to wait for our 10 day hold to pass. I have never had a safe queen. I bought the gun because I had a model 39 back in 1974 but sold it in 1976. I liked the gun, and that is why I bought this new one. The gun shop I go to has not had a model 39-2 in...
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    NIB S&W 39-2

    NIB 39-2 Thanks to everyone for the info. The box contains the owners manual and brush. I used to own a model 39 but sold it decades ago, Total cost of the gun will be $720, have to pay Calif taxes and Dros fees. Next big question is should I keep it unfired and in the box of go out and...
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    NIB S&W 39-2

    I am looking at buying a NIB, never fired S&W model 39-2. Asking price is $650, includes 2 magazines and the original blue box. Is this a deal or stay away.
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    1911 slide release issues

    slide release problem The gun is a newer Auto Ordnance 1911 GI model. I have put only 100 rounds through it. I would put an empty mag into the mag well, pull back the slide and the slide would lock into place. I tried to get the slide to go forward by releasing the slide release and nothing...
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    1911 slide release issues

    I have arthritis in my hands and recently had a problem with my new 1911 slide release. I had loaded my magazine with dummy rounds to dry fire practice with the 1911. I inserted the magazine into the well, pulled back on the slide and it locked on the release. I tried to push down the release...
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    M&P bodyguard 380-How snappy is it?

    BG snap recoil I have a new BG 380 non-laser pistol. The gun is a perfect pocket gun but it is light and I find it has a lot of snap to it on the recoil. I will admit that I have arthritic hands and can only fire 20 rounds from my BG before it hurts to much. I also have had to drop my .40 cal...
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    CCW Nightmare: What Would I Do?

    One thing that the readers must understand about LEO's carrying off duty about their responsibility to take action when off duty. Each department has it's own policies to which the officer must adhere to. When the off duty officer takes action, it is as a police officer and he has full force...
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    CCW Nightmare: What Would I Do?

    CCW I agree on everything Ken158 said except for one thing. The US Supreme Court has ruled that a police officer has no duty to protect a person, whether on duty and especially off duty. The officer creates the duty to protect when he takes control of the situation, such as yelling for...
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    Shot my new Bodyguard .380

    I went to the range this weekend and shot my new Bodyguard .380. The gun fired everytime I pulled the trigger. The trigger was very smooth but also very long pull. At ten yards, I hit the bullseye on a NRA small pistol target on the very first shot. I had no problems with feeding, firing or...
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    My service revolver in 1971 as a rookie cop!

    I started my LE career in July, 1974. I first carried a S&W Model 19 4" barrel with Remington 125 grain .357 JHP rounds. I had to buy all of my equipment when I started and I paid $125 for the pistol from a Smith LE distributor called Chesire and Perez in Monrovia, Calif. Later on the...
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    Would you risk your life using a Shield

    Thanks for the different ideas. Even though I am retired LE, I live and work in Calif. My LE badge allows me to carry concealed but I still fall under the control under that State as a armed security officer. Therefore, my calibers are limited, no long guns though something can be concealed...
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    Would you risk your life using a Shield

    When I work the bank details in a suit coat, it is always wearing body armor, carrying the Glock 23 with 2 extra mags and the Bodyguard .380 in my pants pocket with an extra magazine in my other pocket. There are two of working at the same location but one is at each door with no radio...
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    Would you risk your life using a Shield

    As a retired LEO, I now work high risk security details, such as plainclothes bank robbery prevention or wearing a suit for bank robbery prevention, robbery prevention in very expensive jewelery stores where they have $20,000,000 in product. I carry a Glock 23 40 cal, concealed for work but am...
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    Most expensive firearm you ever bought or almost bought?

    I bought a Glock model 34 and had it customized by Zev Glockworxs for USPSA Open Class, cost me $2400 with five 15 round magazines. The gun has a custom ported barrel from KKW, Leopold electronic sight, all Zev Glockworxs internals, trigger and springs.
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    The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

    I have a Model 19-3 that I bought new in 1970 or 1971 for $115. It is a blued 4 1/2" with stock wood grips and serial number 2K311XX. Sorry, no pictures, don't know how to post them. Carried it on duty for 15 years. Kept bone stock trigger which now feels very hard and may lighten the pull.
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