Drawn back into wheelguns..

[Andrew10736]

Hello all,

After being an auto guy for most of my 20 yr LE career, I was drawn back into the wheelgun world after my father's sudden passing. I learned how to shoot on my dad's smith's and forgot how great they are. I inherited quite a few revolvers and have worked this model 65-3 into the rotation. I just qualified with it at my agency as an off duty and carrying it reminds me of dad.

 

[lihpster]

First, my condolences on the loss of your father. Second, welcome back to the Wonderful World of Wheelguns! Now that's a Disney Adventure I'd pay to go see! I too started out on revolvers before being led to the dark side by the evil Sith Lord Darth Browning, among others. But I have recently seen the error of my ways and come back home. Nice piece, by the way. Simple, robust and effective.

 

[AppStFan]

You have my condolences in the loss of your father. That is a fine looking Model 65 you have there. I fully understand being drawn back into wheelguns. My first issued duty weapon was a heavy barrel Model 10. Now that I am retired I find myself being drawn back to my roots and a renewed interest in the wheelgun.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Sorry for your loss Andrew. But what a great way to remember him, every time you shoot or handle those beautiful memories.

 

[dmthomp32]

Model 65 3" will turn anyone into a revolver fan, period! Sorry about your Dad, I lost mine about 20 years ago and all of my shooting passion and collection has been built from the few random firearms he left me. We never really shot much together and he wasn't really into guns, Vietnam vet that preferred to leave that life behind him, but somehow I still felt connected to him through firearms and shooting.

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[ImDrRich]

Condolences on the loss of your dad, Andrew. Stay safe and go home at EOT.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Condolences on the loss of your Dad. I'm sure he would be very proud that you qualified with one of his own. Rest assured that carrying it off-duty will have him smiling down on you. In a way, he will always be there to help protect you. Stay safe out there!

 

[Rodan]

Welcome to the asylum! For most of my career I was fully invested in "modern" "working" guns as well, but recently returned to the fold. You picked a great example in the M65... a 3" K frame is pretty hard to beat. It shouldn't be long until you have a safe full of Smiths...

Many years ago, I spent some time on light duty with a broken collar bone. I couldn't work the slide on my duty 1911, so I qualified left handed (one handed!) with my 3" M13 so I could still carry when working.

And condolences on losing your dad, mine passed this year. It's a real milestone in life.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

Your dad knew what a fine revolver was. I'm glad that you have it and not some yahoo who doesn't have a clue.

I carried a 4" Model 65 for several years on the PD. I still have it and I will pass it on to my son. I type this now thanks to my Model 65 ND.

 

[WCCPHD]

I carried revolvers for the first part of my law enforcement career. About time I retired I "rediscovered" S&W revolvers. I had three when I retired. Now I have 52. Its a disease and a very, very slippery slope.

 

[Truckman]

I had three when I retired. Now I have 52.

The first handgun I ever bought was a new Ruger Super Blackhawk...Paid $160 in 1971...Counting the guns I owned as an FFL, and 18,000 guns later, last fall I owned a total of two S&W revolvers...Seeing the market was up, I sold both of them for an obscene profit, and immediately missed both of them...Today I own a little over 50 or so S&W revolvers...

Yes it is clearly a disease, one for which I hope there is no cure......Ben

 

[brooktre]

Sorry for your loss Andrew and thank you for your 20 years of service.

 

[biblethumpincop]

I agree with everyone when I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. I'm close to my Dad and know the years ahead are numbered as he turns 79 this year.

I was raised on revolvers, shooting tens upon tens of thousands of rounds from 22 revolvers growing up.

I also served 20 years as a Police Officer, with a Glock duty weapon but for a number of years I carried an old S&W model 60 on my ankle and off duty.

I retired 3 years ago and sold off my semiautomatic pistols. I have always had revolvers, and have increased their numbers since retiring. I carry a K frame IWB and enjoy the elegance and beauty of the wheel guns. They bring fond memories of shooting with my Dad and carrying on traditions set by him.

 

[Andrew10736]

Thank you everyone. It was definitely the worst experience in my life, he was my best friend. He was only 76 years old.

 

[heeter3]

First of all God Bless your Dad and enjoy the heck out of those guns.Like Bible thumping cop all of my semi autos went away when I retired.I only have revolvers now and enjoy them immensely.I expect to leave them for my son an active L E O and 2 grandsons and if my grandaughters want any they'll get some too. A final note God bless our law enforcement officers the true guardians of a society in chos.Again enjoy your wheel guns and think of dad often.

 

[Andrew10736]

Thank you guys. His 65, Colt Combat Commander and Highway Patrolman all were "used" in gunfights in 1970s-80s Miami, that thankfully he won.

Dad is on the left on the LIFE cover.

 

[wellthought1]

Condolences to the loss of your dad. Glad you've gotten into revolvers. They are super fun to shoot, clean, and admire.

 

[DR505]

Condolences from me too...I lost my Dad when I was 27 and he was 54, more than 30 years ago. Still miss him.

Welcome back to revolvers...I really like them. I just recently did my retired LEOSA qualification with a revolver. When I retired I gladly turned in my Glock.

 

[Andrew10736]

Added this to my collection today.. Been searching all over for one

 

[629shooter]

Added this to my collection today.. Been searching all over for one

Great choice!

Enjoy.

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