Model 15 Mania

[Cerberus62]

More Model 15's in action:

Security Police Emergency Response Team works a hostage rescue drill at Camp Bullis, Tx.

Note the SP far right with the folding stock 870 and on the far left, a CAR-15. The predecessor to the M4.

In the late 1970's our tactics and training were undergoing growth at a very rapid pace. More and more of us realized the need to be able to respond just as the civilian agencies did to a given situation.

Great photo, nut notice the helmets. The PASGT kevlar helmets began issue in the early 80's.

Any idea of when this photo was taken?

 

[586L-Frame]

Here is my new unfired S&W 15-3 4" .38 spl that I just picked-up from my FFL dealer a few days ago along with a unfired S&W 629-1 6" .44 magnum to add to my collection.
586L-Frame

DLC's S&W Mdl 15-3 4inch .38spc & S&W 629-1 6inch .44magnum.

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[10-shooter]

Why oh Why did I open open this thread..... Those pictures of those Nickle 15's with stag handles are going to cost me some money..... but hey, atleast I will have something for it...

 

[NFrameFred]

Well, 10 shooter . . . this probably won't help . . .

 

[had3nuf]

I enjoy taking this out every weekend.

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[st regis]

15-5

 

[st regis]

15-4

 

[O2Guy]

Here's a 15-3 that I picked up recently. It now has correct grips on it. I guess I need a new photo.

 

[jetflier89]

My pre model 1950 K-38

I love this gun. Shooting it with my two sons is a blast!

 

[Tanners Owner]

I too have a M-15. Bought it for $300 and use it for shooting IDPA matches. Have a blast shooting it, often outshooting pistol shooters....

While it doesn't have the finish and NIB appearance of many shown here, I am very happy with it; accurate, smooth DA trigger, good fit. Just can't ask for a better revolver IMHO. My buddy bought a K frame after seeing how much fun the revolver was in IDPA & is having a hoot competing with it too!

My daughter shoots her M-10 in IDPA & while slow, is doing quite well for her experience. She much prefers it to the 9mm pistols, surprisingly. When I get the addional speedloaders and carriers, we'll both be shooting our K frames in IDPA

great thread!

 

[sheepdawg]

Here's my 1977 15-3, perhaps one of the last 15-3s made. I don't know who made the furniture, I just had them laying around but when I put them on this snubby I thought they looked darn good.

 

[afultz075]

My 15-3. Some nimrod filed down the original front sight, so I had my gunsmith machine the barrel for a pinned SDM fiber optic front and had him install a Weigand rear. It's one sweet shooter.

 

[OIF2]

Can a 67 play? Here's mine; it's my old LAPD-issue that I bought at retirement for somewhere around $70.00. It wears it's original Pachmayr stocks I bought at the Pachmayr store in LA when I was going through the Academy. It's been back to the factory for a tune and beadblast. Also in the photos is my old Hoyt duty holster I carried it in.
Bob

 

[ARTT1]

Just picked this up yesterday, my first model 15.....

 

[shouldazagged]

The sweetest handgun I have ever owned was a Model 15 born around 1970. My LGS had two of them, UNFIRED, ten years ago. They came from an estate and were immaculate. I still hate the fact that I didn't have the money to buy them both at $300 each.

I had a fine gunsmith give the one I bought the loveliest trigger job I've ever encountered on a gun--everyone who tried it lusted for the piece. But when I became unable to get out as much anymore I gave it to my son, so he wouldn't have to wait till I croaked. He and his three boys enjoy shooting it every time they get the chance .

Sure miss that beauty, though...

 

[MikeyB]

After seeing these pics might have to pull the old 15 out the vault this weekend for some lovin'.

 

[Fredo Batali]

Here's the last of three I've been fortunate enough to own. This one is one of two former Washington State Patrol revolvers I found at my LGS. I traded one of them for a Model 13-3. This one's a little beat up but it shows honest wear and was definately a "working gun". I'll be keeping this one.

De Oppresso Liber

 

[kdailey]

A 15-3 & 15-4

 

[MDMarauder]

Love my Model 15 snub.

 

[sipowicz]

me too...