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Raider Rudy

Raider Rudy

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Hello out there:D

I'm so glad I found this web cite. Even though I was in law enforcement for 32 yrs, I have not really been into guns for over 35 yrs. I bought a model 29 way back in 1978 when I was 21 yrs old. I was reloading ammo, was shooting about once a week & loving it. About 6 months later it was stolen from me so I gave it up.

I became a California correctional officer in early 1980 & then joined the California Highway Patrol in early 1982. I retired in 2011 & now after 4 yrs I will be returning to police work part time at the local community college. I purchased a Beretta 40 cal for my job & found a S&W model 28 at the same time. I immediately bought it too. Now I am thinking about getting back into reloading my own ammo again. We shall see what happens. I'm looking forward to getting some good information, advise & plain old conversation on this cite!:D
 
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Welcome. I have been on the job for 22 years and I recently bought a 28-2. Every LEO should have a Highway Patrolman in his collection.
 
CQB27 said:
Welcome. I have been on the job for 22 years and I recently bought a 28-2. Every LEO should have a Highway Patrolman in his collection.
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I agree! I have a thread on the revolver 1961 to 1980 forum all about how I aquired mine. My old department never had 28's issued, but a few officers carried them back when we still used revolvers. I always wanted one because it was the "Highway Patrolman" & it only seemed right. The last blue steel revolvers issued by the CHP were model 14 K38's. Then they went to the model 67 & 68.
 
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Welcome, from the Magnolia State (MS). Look around, learn a lot, and check in often!
 
Welcome from another retired cop. I hung it up in 1997 and never looked back. Great people here, lots of help on any topic and never a stupid question.
 
Old cop said:
Welcome from another retired cop. I hung it up in 1997 and never looked back. Great people here, lots of help on any topic and never a stupid question.
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Hello Old Cop!
What a warm welcome from everyone! I figured there would be a lot of retired & active law enforcement on here. I feel right at home:cool:
 
I was at Ontario. Actually medically retired from injuries from a fight with a drug overdosed carjacker in the middle of the 15 at the 60. Used to live in Rancho Cucamonga. Now that your retired.....those PERS checks go a Long way in Texas....and they don't hate guns here.
 
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Probably! I worked Riverside from 1983-2011. My nephew has been in Rancho Cucamonga since about 2003.
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First thanks for your service & the rest of the Officers on here. I have just got back into handguns after years of not being a big follower. I began searching for the best gun I ever had a S&W MOD 28. Then I really found myself interested in a Officer service weapon, Which leads me to my question. I just purchased a Dan Wesson Mod 15 .357 has Callifornia Highway Patrol emblem's and the CHP Officer name & badge #. So 1st question do you know if CHP ever used? Next is I feel if it was my service weapon I would want it. Or if it was award I would want it. I found it in Me. & I bought it. I found the man who's name is on it. I also found a newspaper clipping with him with a vehichle stopped, pretty cool for my collection, but I feel he needs his gun. Your thought would be appreciated.
 
stevtett said:
First thanks for your service & the rest of the Officers on here. I have just got back into handguns after years of not being a big follower. I began searching for the best gun I ever had a S&W MOD 28. Then I really found myself interested in a Officer service weapon, Which leads me to my question. I just purchased a Dan Wesson Mod 15 .357 has Callifornia Highway Patrol emblem's and the CHP Officer name & badge #. So 1st question do you know if CHP ever used? Next is I feel if it was my service weapon I would want it. Or if it was award I would want it. I found it in Me. & I bought it. I found the man who's name is on it. I also found a newspaper clipping with him with a vehichle stopped, pretty cool for my collection, but I feel he needs his gun. Your thought would be appreciated.
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Sorry it took so long for me to respond. I appreciate your support for law enforcement. Dan Wessons were never purchased & issued as service weapons by the CHP. However, officers were allowed to carry other department approved revolvers before it went to semi autos in 1992. I carried a S&W model 66 from 1988 until 1992. Some carried Pythons & Rugers. I'm sure a few also carried some revolvers that were not approved. The Dan Wesson 357 may have been approved by the CHP but I'm not certain. I sold my model 66 25 yrs ago. Now that I'm retired I would like get it back for the sentimental value. I'm fairly certain the officer that owned that 357 Dan Wesson would love to have it back.:cool:
 
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I retired after 35 years in Texas Law Enforcement. I was a gun nut my whole career. I did firearms qualifications for 5 different agencies over the years. I was always amazed by the Officers who knew little or nothing about guns including the one they carried. I had a great time but the politics finally convinced me to get out. I maintain my Retirement Commission. Recently I traded for a older S&W M19 and am carrying that now. I love the older revolvers. Anyway, enjoy your retirement.
 
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