choosing a smith and wesson revolver for a private detective

[tmm0910]

Make it a model 36 with 3" barrel. Holster in a Berns-Martin Triple draw holster. This make the afficianodos take note.

 

[jimmyj]

Iggy:
Was that Model 12 2" Nickeled once carried by a female Deputy Sheriff?
Jimmy

 

[Iggy]

Iggy:
Was that Model 12 2" Nickeled once carried by a female Deputy Sheriff?
Jimmy

She carried a nickel model 10. I've really got to watch her or I might lose this one.

She glommed onto my Mdl 36 and only gave it back when she bought a 642.

I had to get her a Seecamp to get mine back..

It's horrible having a wife that likes guns, Horrible I tell you!!!

 

[S. Kelly]

2 inch, RB Model 10 or a Model 19/66 2 1/2 inch.

 

[tom turner]

A nickel-plated Model 49 Bodyguard J-frame would be perfect for a person confined to a wheelchair, with humped-up, no-snag surfaces that wouldn't bind as easy on his/her clothing while seated.

The Bodyguard would also be able to be thumb-cocked should a wheelchair-bound retired detective sometimes have trouble gripping the little gun well for double action use.

A classic J-frame indeed!!! Make it a pre-67 model with "Diamond" stocks and a square cylinder latch for a classic look!!!

My second choice would be a nickel-plated Model 36 J-frame, diamond/square latch of that same era.

Please, no danged stainless guns!!! Make it nickel to add a touch of class!!!

Tom

 

[model70hunter]

Is the detective is an ex LEO? What era? A 19-2 snubbie or a 357 Combat magnum (PRE 19) may be his weapon of choice. To me the "romantic" description 357 Combat Magnum adds ominous tones in references to the weapon. It also suggests power.

For reality one might research how much hanky a wheel chair bound person can commit. Match the injury to capability desired. It may be he needs a 8 3/8th inch 44 mag to keep law and order.

 

[model70hunter]

Iggy, beautiful revolver, it suggests hanky and panky by it's self. You need to snap a few pics of it on silk pillows etc.... I know what you mean by wive's who take up shooting, hunting and guns, my wife outright stole, without remorse, my custom Pre 64 Model 70 Win for her deer rifle, my (I mean her) Bearcat, my (hers) Nickel 19-3 and won't give them back. She did the same thing with my (hers) heart. I'm gonna put my foot down and buy me a snubbie 19. Yes sir, foot down, anyone have any good ideas on the best method to sneak guns in the house?

 

[Dave.380]

My first love was a model 36

 

[RussellD]

I vote for the model 12 because I just brought one home today!

 

[wogentry]

I'd think the model 36 with the model 10 stashed in his car would be a good choice..

 

[c21yankee]

All of them!

 

[CT Smith Fan]

+1 for the Model 19 2-1/2"RB. A true classic.

 

[Marshwheeling]

Whatever he carries, he has to drink Old Overholt.

 

[TAROMAN]

W used to call it "old overcoat" back in the day. Haven't heard of that in ages..

 

[P&R Fan]

Depends on the era.
I'm a Private Investigator and when I carry a revolver, which is often, it's a Centennial as a BUG, usually my 340PD in the non-dominant side pocket holster. As a primary, I often carry a 4 screw 2" M12 (when I'm feeling nostalgic), or my 2 1/2" M66.
I've carried several others but these are the ones I use most. If your character is set in the Sam Spade days of the '40s, maybe a 2" M&P.

 

[AZ Desertrat]

Model 60, 3-inch.

 

[Detective_Special]

classic snub

S&W M36 2" snub would be a great choice. Another good choice, not mentioned, would be a S&W Model 10 with a 2" barrel.

 

[Bob Smalser]

Depends on whether he wants to be able to hit across a room....or across a parking lot. Not many can hit across a parking lot with a snubbie, especially under pressure.

In my mind you don't sacrifice much in concealment, but gain a whole lot in effectiveness from a 3" barrel.

This a a Model 36 (no-dash) with a Tyler grip adapter and a period Bucheimer holster.

 

[KEN L]

Dear Smith and Wesson Forum i have decided to come out of retirement and return to my writing hobby. my current writing project is a love story about a private detective and a waitress
An i need help in choosing the detective characters service revolver i have a small list but i still need help in choosing a gun from the list for the story. here is the list
1. s&w model 36 2 inch barrel
2.s&w model 10 4 inch barrel
3.s&w model 60 3 inch barrel
4.s&w model 686 4 inch barrel
5.s&w model 617 4 inch barrel
any and all help with writing project would be greatly appreciated sincerely and respectfully mg357 a proud member of the Smith and Wesson Forum.

Okay, I give up, where in the hell in this man's post does it say anything about a WHEELCHAIR?

Definitely a 2", if not the model 36, then a model 10 or 12, oh and definitely blued with magnas and a black Tyler T.

 

[surjimmy]

Are you kidding? There is no other gun for a Private Eye then a 2in Model 36