Anyone Like Police Revolvers?

[jtcarm]

Does a Army Colonel who was Provost Marshal count?



Here is my grandfathers Highway Patrolman. The Army didn't issue these, nor did they have the leather, but as a full bird, I guess that he got special consideration. The leather shown is my addition, he had a black basket weave stamped holster made for him by one of the brig's residents. The stags are also my addition, but I do have the numbered diamond magna stocks safely tucked away.

Of course it does!

 

[elm_creek_smith]

The triggers on my 65-1 and 681 are stellar with the edge going to the 65-1.

Seems to me like the more beat up they look, the better they shoot.
Jim

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[Road Rat]

I have six S&W Model 10's..a 10-5 (3 in heavy barrel), a 10-8, 3 10-10's, and 1 10-11 (all 4 in heavy barrels), covering from 1967 to 1999. That makes one in every bedroom in the house.

Only allowed me to upload 5 of the 6

 

[apollo99]

I have a few old NYPD police revolvers. I bought them new from the NYPD equipment section, I guess I'm old. I'm going to take a nap now.

 

[RMFnLA]

Seems to me like the more beat up they look, the better they shoot.
Jim

Then mine is going to be a real tack-driver!

 

[Sixgun100]

Yes!

Of course I do! All three of these could be classified as Police Revolvers, but the one in the middle is the only one I actually carried on duty.
S&W Model 58
S&W Model 581
S&W Model 13

 

[elm_creek_smith]

Not police marked.
S&W Model 642-2. My backup for the last three years before I retired.
S&W Model 12-2. Backup and off duty carry.
S&W Model 13-3. Plainclothes/special assignments.

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[hittman77]

Here's another MSHP 50th Anniversary gun. Unlike the Model 66 I posted last month, there's no box. However, there is a badge number on the left side. I think that meant the Trooper used it as official "back up". Could be wrong on that.

These aren't easy to come by and they're not cheap. I feel fortunate to have found them even if one is "only" shooter grade.

 

[oink]

The 66 I have has a badge number too. I've thought about trying to track the Trooper or family down and seeing if they want it back at what would be a very fair price.

 

[hittman77]

A call or email to General Headquarters in Jefferson City may put you on the right path to finding that Trooper. They likely won't give you his info but may consider reaching out to him with yours.

I don't work for the patrol but if I were looking for his info ..... I'd start there. Good idea and maybe he or his family would be grateful to have it.

 

[HamHands]

This 66 no dash was my first issued police revolver, when I started police work in 1975. I preferred these PC Magnas, and used a Tylers T Grip, which I still have, but it's on loan to another gun right now. I never cared much for the target stocks that they came with, but still have mine around here somewhere. I was able to buy the gun when we transitioned to Glocks.

Best Regards, Les

That is the quintessential "Cop-Gun" Les. I too have found that Magna's and a Tyler-T is the best grip combo on any revolver I've ever shot and carried. Last night I finally put the Tyler mail order form with a check in the mail after a month of trying to source an "N" frame grip after trying to source it from anywhere else without the wait time. Ugh, I wish someone would make an aluminum high quality comparable product with a decent finish en mass and readily available.

 

[Coot47]

I liked them when I was issued revolvers. I liked them when I carried my personally owned revolvers for backup/undercover. I like the ones that I qualify with now as personally owned/off duty carry (I'm still a sworn reserve agent) AND I like the old police guns that I have accumulated over the years.

Model 13 (My last issued revolver)

The Model 13 is sweet! The perfect firearm in my book.

 

[Coot47]

Ex-Victoria Police (Australia) S&W Mdl 10-11, round butt, with new VZ G-10 grips added, purchased for $319 in 2015. A great shooting revolver and a gem in the rough.

Another Ex-Victoria Police trade in. Model 10-10 with added T-grips. Has the later cyl release. Great shooter. Lives on the nightstand.

 

[500SNW]

Years ago when I looked at the revolver on a cop's belt wether it was a Colt or a Smith no matter how worn I felt I was looking at a handmade work of art,now when I look I see a black plastic killing machine.

Be careful. This is the same attitude held by anti-gunners and FUDDS. Remember...a gun is an inanimate object. It only becomes a "killing machine" in the hands of a killer.

 

[HamHands]

The Model 13 is sweet! The perfect firearm in my book.

Alright, enough of these beautiful "Cop-Gun's" as I've spent enough money this week!

Seriously though, that's a 3" heavy barrel correct? Those look so sexy and appear as it would balance so well it reminds me of the natural pointability of a Commander 4.25" 1911...

 

[hittman77]

Magna's and a Tyler-T is the best grip combo on any revolver

Agreed!

Whether it be J Frame, K Frame, N Frame or even Ruger Six Series or Redhawk!

 

[les.b]

Agreed!

Whether it be J Frame, K Frame, N Frame or even Ruger Six Series or Redhawk!

And....they are tops on the Colts as well!!

This was a cop's Official Police out of Southern California.

Best Regards, Les

 

[75Vette]

I bought this Detective Special from a retired Ohio State Trooper that carried it in an ankle holster for years. You can see the "love" in the gun's patina. I kinda like to call it character.

 

[mic214]

I started out my LEO career in 1977 with a 6" S&W Model 28:



I later switched to a 4" Model 28 as it was easier to carry. I had mine re-blued and upgraded the sights and added a target trigger and target hammer to it:



In 1980, I transferred to the local Sheriff's Office and was issued a S&W Model 15: