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[Victory]

Does anyone remember the classic TV show "Adam 12" that ran from 11/21/1968 to 8/26/1975? What S&W sidearm did Pete Malloy (Martin Milner) and Jim Reed (Kent McCord) carry?

 

[Victory]

Does anyone remember the classic TV show "Adam 12" that ran from 11/21/1968 to 8/26/1975? What S&W sidearm did Pete Malloy (Martin Milner) and Jim Reed (Kent McCord) carry?

 

[john traveler]

Since LAPD provided the technical advisors for "Adam 12", it would be reasonable to believe that they would suggest authentic issued sidearms. They were most often seen with 6" M14 revolvers, and occasionally, with the later 4" M15 revolvers.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by Victory:
Does anyone remember the classic TV show "Adam 12" that ran from 11/21/1968 to 8/26/1975? What S&W sidearm did Martin Milner and Kent McCord carry?

In the first and second seasons, they both had 6 inch Model 14 K38s and 2 inch Model 36s.

The Patrol car shotguns (they carried two) were Ithaca Model 37s.

In the SWAT episode (remember, SWAT was started by LAPD about that time), they also had M16s.

Later in the series, the duty revolvers were changed to four inch Combat Masterpiece Model 15s.

The guns used were standard issue for LAPD at the time.

 

[JayCeeNC]

You might also note that Martin Milner has a set of Fuzzy Farrant grips on his 6" Model 14 starting about the second episode.
They also used clamshell holsters later on in the series.

 

[Jellybean]

I recall they also carried the regulation L.A.P.D. baton too. My favorite impact weapon, in spite of being an ASP instructor.

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

In the SWAT episode (remember, SWAT was started by LAPD about that time), they also had M16s.

SWAT using model 16s? I didn't know that such a rare gun was used as a prop. Also, aren't 32s a little small for SWAT?

 

[akviper]

Ron MCarthy is an LAPD SWAT plank holder and taught the first SWAT school I attended. The early LAPD SWAT semi-rifles were Colt AR15s. After an unfortunate shooting were one SWAT officer wounded another with the AR15 in a close quarters situation LAPD purchased the H&K MP5 and expanded into the full auto arena.

One of my early mentors was a 30 year road bunny on the Port Angeles Washington PD. He carried a well worn Model 16 for around 20 years of that time. I saw many raised eyebrows when people noticed it was a 32 but the table full of trophies and first place medals made one believe he could place those little 32 rounds where he wanted them. It wouldn't be my choice for carry but I never felt he wasn't capable of saving my life if it became necessary.

 

[claygrazer]

OK smart guys. What did Gunther Toody (Joe E. Ross) and Francis Muldoon (Fred Gwynne)carry in the series "Car 54 Where Are You"?

 

[Massad Ayoob]

Colt Official Police .38s.

Ooo! Ooo!

 

[Sgt Neutron]

On a side note: I found this while surfing on the net. Seems it was auctioned at somepoint:
http://www.profilesinhistory.com/auctions/images/Auc17_396.jpg

 

[s&wchad]

Originally posted by Massad Ayoob:
Colt Official Police .38s.

Ooo! Ooo!

Say it ain't so..... You watched this???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNYAl79zxW8

 

[Massad Ayoob]

Hey, Chad, thanks for the blast from the past.

 

[Landpimp]

I rode in the Adam 12 car at Universaly Studios when I was a kid......thanks for the lost memories

 

[claygrazer]

Welllll, Mass, I suppose that Fred as Herman Munster didn't need to carry. Or did he take one of your classes? Herman could probably have concealed a Desert Eagle 50.

 

[hikerbum]

Loved Dragnet, which spun off Adam 12, which I liked also.

When I was very young, I though Car 54 was hilarious.

fred Gwynn was a great actor.

 

[Eirerogue]

Yes, but can your sing (to yourself please) the Car 54 theme song?

"There's a holdup in the Bronx, Brooklyn's broken out in fights...."

 

[Beans]

Ok What gun did Barney Fife carry??

 

[Arkhog]

Originally posted by hikerbum:
Loved Dragnet, which spun off Adam 12, which I liked also.

When I was very young, I though Car 54 was hilarious.

fred Gwynn was a great actor.

Dragnet started many years before Adam 12. It didn't "spin off" from any tv show. In fact, Dragnet originated on radio as a drama series before making the jump to tv.

I had to correct you on this, otherwise, Jack Webb will rise out of his grave on Halloween and come looking for you.

Chuck Norris is afraid of Jack Webb.

 

[Victory]

LOL, Barney didn't need a gun, his whole body was a weapon. Seriously, without going back to watch the show again, I'm going to guess a M&P model 10 in .38 special.