Do I need another 2” 15-2?

[wetdog1911]

When it comes to collecting S&W revolvers, I've found "Need" has little to do with anything.

The only thing that has anything to do with anything are available funds and workarounds if necessary.

Rob

 

[Hawg Rider]

The 15-2 snubbies are great shooters. My wife inherited her grandfather's 15-2, along with a Bucheimer suede holster and carved 6-rd cartridge belt...he was Chief of Detectives in Downey, CA in the 60s. It's a little strange though because per SCSW the revolver dates to 1962 (K509199), but the 2" barrel was supposedly not introduced until 1964. We're not sure if it was just in S&W storage for a while, or if it was re-barrelled. Irregardless, it's a beautiful firearm and my wife qualified for her CCW with that revolver.

 

[Mrnurse]

Yeah, I am a Nevada resident who works in the Philippines.
Every quarter I am in the PI about 60 days and the USA for about 30.
I spent a few months there in the USAF ...keep in touch with some friends there. Interesting Gun laws...My friend has a M14...till recent years it was easy to own a MG...in like 2015 they added more background checks and it became harder to own. Their new Prez is a take no BS guy from what I hear...if your a dope dealer you get shot.... and ..well we both know how the PI legal system works.... " Capt that drug dealer was killed in a duck hunting accident" ... Love the place.

 

[CH4]

Yeah, I am a Nevada resident who works in the Philippines.
Every quarter I am in the PI about 60 days and the USA for about 30.
I spent a few months there in the USAF ...keep in touch with some friends there. Interesting Gun laws...My friend has a M14...till recent years it was easy to own a MG...in like 2015 they added more background checks and it became harder to own. Their new Prez is a take no BS guy from what I hear...if your a dope dealer you get shot.... and ..well we both know how the PI legal system works.... " Capt that drug dealer was killed in a duck hunting accident" ... Love the place.

Yeah, Duterte is definitely "all business" No complaints from me. I've met him a couple times when he visits our plant (Armscor/RIA). He's a straight shooter - pun intended. Duck hunting accidents should happen more frequently.

I also spent time at Clark in '85. Today it's a civilian airport and Commercial business complex. The hospital and most all the buildings are still there, but like Subic, they don't maintain it very well. Great people!!

 

[chaser723]

Another, man I'd be thrilled if I could find one locally. I've looked at every gun shop I can find and have struck out constantly.

 

[UncleEd]

Got it! $594 out the door
Appreciate you enablers.

Boy, are you stupid!

Wanna make a quick $20 profit?

 

[CH4]

The 15 has arrived back from H&M with its new black nitride finish. I like the looks and durability of the the black nitride treatment. Just waiting for the brushed bronze Tyler T adapter. Should make a great shooter/carry piece.

Special thanks to Steve Anderson (exchipy) and H&M.

 

[CapnB]

Beautiful. I'm a big fan of the less shiny finishes. You're going to enjoy that one for many years.
Good shootin',
Doug

 

[CH4]

Thanks Doug, me too. Don't like the painted finishes, but black nitriding is a totally different metal treatment - same or similar to DW's Duty Treat, which I have on a few of their 1911s and love it. The stuff is bomb proof.

The original bluing was still nice, only showing a little character from years of service, but I've been looking for a revolver as a guinea pig for a full black nitride face lift. I've had H&M do 1911 barrels, the cylinder on my 627-5, etc, but never the entire revolver. I am very happy with the final product. H&M is a great outfit!

 

[22lrfan]

Is the 2" model 15 a hard to find configuration? There's been one at a local gun shop for several months. Can't remember the price right now but I remember thinking it was to high so I never handled it. I guess I may need to have a look at it.

 

[BC38]

Is the 2" model 15 a hard to find configuration? There's been one at a local gun shop for several months. Can't remember the price right now but I remember thinking it was to high so I never handled it. I guess I may need to have a look at it.

Not exactly rare, but not the most common either. I think they were a fairly popular option for detectives and other plainclothesmen back in the days when the 4" M15 rode in most LEO holsters.

 

[OLDSTER]

Do you need it ?? You certainly do