A 2nd Place B-Class placement using my Model 10

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With the high pressure annual LE qualification behind it was time for the monthly service pistol competition that is put on by the local PD. It is open to all LE in this area and for those fortunate enough to place, there is the small shooting medal and 'bragging rights' until next months contest. A chance for local LE to bond and banter while together for this period of fun and relaxation. The local 'approved-for-duty' pistol for the PD is the S&W M&P .45 and for the SO it is the Glock 21. We had a shooter from the local DA's Office and several out-of-town officers present. There were about 30-shooters all total with some family members watching and cheering their respective family member shooting. A real great time indeed! There were two wheelgun guys present, Red and myself. Red was shooting his Model 19 and for me, my parkerized Model 10-6 seen in photos. Red is no longer serving but still quite an active shooter with that Model 19. Man, can he shoot!

There were three separate relays with the advanced shooters (Pistol Team Members) in the A-Class category and all others in B-Class. The rules of the match are PPC-influenced and consists of a 48-round match, under the clock, and from different lengths from the target (3yd.,7yd.,15yd., and 25yd. line). The 18-rounds that are fired from the 25 usually separates the A-Class from the B-Class shooters, especially the six-rounds fired from the weak hand at that same distance. When all the shooting was completed, my friend Red shot high enough to place 1st in A-Class with his 19 bringing him a "461" score and the 1st Place A-Class medal, his bragging rights! I was fortunate also, but not like my friend Red. I shot a "442" to place 2nd in B-Class. This contest is revolver-friendly, unlike the mandated qualification course of recent times. So the playing field is level and wheelgun shooters are not at a disadvantage shooting this type of match. I'm thankful to the good LORD that there are 'still' some people in LE, in leadership positions, that have a soft spot for the old guy still packing a .38 wheelgun, the Model 10-6. I'll always be thankful to them and appreciate their efforts in helping an old cop to retirement. Not a gifted shooter for sure, but a grateful shooter whose time has just about passed him. Thank you my friends and a special thanks for allowing me to vent an old cop's frustration without harboring resentment for me. Your obedient servant and friend;

David
 
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Nice shooting there Dabney, You must be close to wearing out that M10 by now. The oldies are goodies.

Pete
 
Way to go dabney, you are quite the encouragement to a young guy of 56. You definatly have a second career as a writer if your lookin for one. Cheers Theo
 
Congrats!

Display that medal proudly somewhere. Maybe with a caption like "Real Men Shoot Revolvers"
 
After reading Deputy Dave's (Officer Dabney?) last couple of posts these pics in the most recent
convince me that the local undesireables would not want to be faced with the wrong side of this man.
I believe Louis L'Amour's term "skookum man" applies.
Good luck in the twilight of your career and hopes for good times ahead.
 
My "probation" revolver was a .38-44HD, followed by an original version Colt Trooper. The Colt was a finess piece, but I never liked the light front end feel. I was issued a S frame 28. It is still my favorite and the one I shoot better. It was replaced by a Sig 220, also a great pistol. For off duty or plain clothes wear, I was issued an early 50s snub M&P, later a compact Sig 9mm. Just after I retired, they adopted the ..357 Sig. I bought one.

Officers may purchase retired guns and one other at retirement. I bought a retired pre war 3 1/2" .357, my 28, and a 220 Sig. My guys bought my 1946 era commercial 1911 for me at retirement. (I forgot to mention that one).

I still carry a special ranger commission and have to qualify annually. We have a get together of the old brass, a fish fry or BBQ, tell old war sorties, and otherwise tell lies of varied sorts, and qualifiy every May in conjunction with the monthly commanders' meeting.

My 28 is still the one I shoot best, but I use the Sig to qualify with. Old farts load automatics easier, without fumbles.

My prediction upon adopting the 220, was that we would return to the revolver in the next several years. The only thing that kept that prophecy from becoming fact was the advent of the double action only semi-autos. Personally, they are not for me.

Hang on to the model 10 !

Jack
 
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