Are there any working guns out there?

[ingmansinc]

My 10-5

 

[jimgoldth]

This model 67 rode in my police holster for a number of years and when I went to Police Acadamy Firearms Instructor School my Qualifing score was 298/300

This old war horse Heavy Duty is no safe queen

 

[GF]

Just emptied my pockets and my belt... Mod 60.

GF

 

[phenson]

How about

this one, a 1946 38/44 transition?:

 

[CH47gunner]

Another working gun, with "character".

Pre-Model 28 Highway Patrolman, 5 screw.

Bruce

 

[yugolovr]

These are some great looking work guns guys. I hate to admit it but I prefer guns that look like they can tell a story.

 

[David LaPell]

I can't wait for the letter to come back on this one. My Triple Lock is anything but a safe queen, just the way I like it. Who knows where this one has been over the years.

Two more of my working guns, my 27-2 and my 624. Both get carried on a regular basis, the 27-2 yesterday to the woods, and today the 624.

My Colt Woodsman, goes with me all the time during hunting season.

 

[rayb]

Here's one. Ex-police HD ca. 1955. Still working on the farm.

 

[dewidmt]

First year Mod 57....pawn shop find in Tucson. With all the muzzle wear, scratches and magna-porting, I wonder who carried this one?

 

[Sgt 127]

Started out life with the Louisiana SP and retired from a Deputy Chief from Dallas PD.

No history

No history

 

[panamajack310]

Here are my 2 current working guns. I carry them every day of the week. They have seen 2 years of Law Enforcement use. I just retired my model 19 with 2.5" barrel due to a cracked forcing cone. I carried her for 10 years as a law enforcement officer.
1st is my 625 with custom night sights and trigger job. grips by Patrick Grasshorn

Next is my model 15 with custom night sights,trigger job. grips by Patrick Grasshorn.

 

[pred]

No history

No history[/QUOTE]

What is the steel device?
Peter

 

[Fastsheriff]

steel device

The steel device is called a twitch or come-along. You wrapped it around the wrist of the person you were arresting or taking to court. It "helped" in getting them to do what you wanted. The small half of the handle fits into the large half so that it is locked. We used them up until the mid 1980's.

 

[Nframe357]

All of my gun are working guns, no safe queens here. From my 629 no dash to my newest S&W an M&P 45 all get use and carried when need be. A S&W is only happy when it's being used...

 

[Sgt 127]

The steel device is called a twitch or come-along. You wrapped it around the wrist of the person you were arresting or taking to court. It "helped" in getting them to do what you wanted. The small half of the handle fits into the large half so that it is locked. We used them up until the mid 1980's.

Hmmm...beat me to an answer, guess your username fits!

What he said. Depending on what part of the world, they were called "Come Alongs, "Twisters" "Chain Nippers". Apparently, if used with a bit too much gusto, bones in the wrist might break. However, compliance was virtually assured....A link for your education and entertainment: Specialised Hand Tools

 

[jimgoldth]

Working guns

This prewar 38/44 Outdoorsman barrel was cut back to 3 3/4" and an improvised front sight was added and nice stags were installed.

When placed in a holster this gun looks like one of the expensive 357 Magnums. I do not know when these modifications were made Pre war, during the war, or early post war. It looks neat in a classic holster and shoots very nicely.

 

[whitecoyote]

S&W model 49

 

[Combat]

My 36-1 I tote when I'm walking around in the woods.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Love to see everyone's working guns. There's some dandies here.

Here's some more "usin' guns."

M&P

Model 15

Model 10 HB, my first handgun

 

[DWFAN]

Very early Fourth change SN 291666 cut to 3 3/4 inches with an action to die for. Buckmeimer quick release holster. I love this gun.
DW