New Member

[Gary Alderman]

First day as a member of the S&W Forum. I have been a gun collector for many years and worked in Law Enforcement since 1975. My Dad got me interested in weapons when he worked for the Lufkin Texas PD back in the 1940's and 1950's. He carried the Colt 38 on a 44 frame. I joined the Police Shreveport Police Department in 1975 and carried the S&W 357magnum. Loved the S&W and hated to switch to the Glock in the 1980's and carried the S&W as a Detective until 1991. I have a S&W 4506 that I would not switch for any weapon because it eats up any and all 45acp I can feed it. It's big like a monster and that is the reason I love it. I also still have the S&W Detective 357 magnum, but my wife claims it as hers.

Happy to be a member,

Gary

 

[ogilvyspecial]

Hello Gary & a big WELCOME ABOARD from the Great Lakes!

Nice intro!!

 

[novalty]

Greetings from Maine. Welcome aboard!

 

[deralte]

Gary, welcome from North Carolina.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.

 

[pawncop]

Welcome from Texas Gary. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.

I also carried the 4506 (which I still have) and love it.

When I changed to plain clothes the 4506 was just too heavy. When the M&P 45 ACP came along I was thrilled. It is my duty sidearm and I love it.

 

[fyimo]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas