Tell me about the model 15 combat masterpiece

[Old cop]

The Model 15 was our issued weapon before transitioning to the stainless, fixed sight models.

 

[Retired W4]

Bought this one new in 1978. It's still running, although all the magnum loads I have put through it it developed some end shake. Shims took care of that.

Not a 15 but it acts like one with 38 specials.

Also, my favorite 15.

 

[kbm6893]

I bought this 15-2 right before Covid hit for $550 in my local shop. Looks unfired and it still is, and most likely will stay that way. I have other K frames to shoot, but this one is just so pretty. I could change my mind about that. Who knows? For now, I take it out of the safe and admire it a few times a month.

 

[sheepdawg]

The 2" M-15 has adjustable sights because it's the 2" that thinks it's a 4".

 

[CajunBass]

I should have added earlier, that I think "Combat Masterpiece" is the best name for a hangun, ever.

 

[Shoebox1.1]

It's here. It's awesome. I'm in love. Added a new BK adapter too. Update. Took this Cadillac out for a road test. It drives real good!

 

[Claymore33]

My first S&W was MOD 15 4" in 1975. Carried it as "Special Officer" in NOLA from 1981-84. Still have it and the custom made shoulder holster that I carried the MOD 15 in. Light and accurate , perfect carry gun.
In 1983 I started acquiring Mod 27s and Mod 29s when I started going to Beartooth Wilderness.

 

[Vtgw938]

Cut-Frame Model 15-2

I hunted for a model 15 that would allow for a Farrant style cut and got this 15-2. The dash 2 seemed to be about the only ones I found that had the serial number toward the backstrap. It is a great shooting gun.

S&W Stocks:

Joe Blackford Cut-Frame Stocks:

Guy Hogue Cut-Frame Stocks:

 

[Shoebox1.1]

I hunted for a model 15 that would allow for a Farrant style cut and got this 15-2. The dash 2 seemed to be about the only ones I found that had the serial number toward the backstrap. It is a great shooting gun.

S&W Stocks:

Joe Blackford Cut-Frame Stocks:

Guy Hogue Cut-Frame Stocks:

Very nice!

 

[VaTom]

Great pictures of a super S&W revolver model. Here is my 15-3 (1974) that I bought at a local auction about 10 years ago. It has the prettiest high gloss factory stocks I have seen. Also a very light single action trigger pull. Have a S&W branded holsters that came with it. I probably paid more than I should have but like others it called out to me.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Nice revolver, but I've never understood the need for target sights on a snubnose revolver.

Sights matter only if you want to hit what you're aiming at.

 

[Truckman]

Sights matter only if you want to hit what you're aiming at.

The distance from the muzzle to the intended target, plus the estimated time before the target shoots back might affect that "need" also...I just like having adjustable sights on my carry guns......Ben

 

[Engine49guy]

Did a thread about the 4" Combat Masterpiece evolution a few years back, I didn't post a link in the previous post because although the OP did actually ask about the Model 15 his gun is the snub varient which is a very different gun which I didn't include in the thread.

If interested here's a link to that thread,
Scroll down to post # 25 to start
Some Combat Masterpiece eye candy

 

[pmosley]

I have a model 15-7. I found it this article by Massad Ayoob shortly thereafter - it cemented my admiration of this snub.

Custom Classic: Rebuilding a S&W Model 15-4 Snubbie for EDC - Athlon Outdoors

 

[Road Rat]

Let me ask a stupid question: This article is raving about the Model 15. The AF picked the Model 13.

Isn't the only difference in K frames mostly the sights??

 

[sigp220.45]

Let me ask a stupid question: This article is raving about the Model 15. The AF picked the Model 13.

Isn't the only difference in K frames mostly the sights??

The Air Force never issued Model 13s. Model 15s all the way.

 

[Slufstuff]

Let me ask a stupid question: This article is raving about the Model 15. The AF picked the Model 13.

Isn't the only difference in K frames mostly the sights??

The USAF M13 was the model designation for the aircrewman revolvers. Both the S&W and Colt versions were designated M13. No real relationship to the S&W model 13.

The USAF adopted the S&W model 56, which was very similar to a 2-inch Model 15, but had some distinct differences. The USAF also adopted the S&W model 15 in 4-inch, which is a bit more common in private hands than the model 56.

 

[saemetric]

Here's mine. A 15-2 from 1965. Wears rosewood grips.