dscampbell
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I would like to know what is the authorized ammo for officers still carring revolvers on LAPD and NYPD
The Onion Field and LAPD K-38s
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OIF2
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I believe the Gold Dot for the LAPD. It was, before I retired.
Bob
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Now, thats a channel I would watch!
Sonny Crocket
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Same for NYPD...Speer Gold Dot 135gr.+P JHP for both service and off duty revolvers.
dscampbell
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Thank you for responding
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Ralph G. Briscoe
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I'm curious about something. Was it commonplace for LA Detectives to carry 6" guns? I had been under the impression that they carried snubbies back in revolver days, though on the original Dragnet, Friday's partner, played by Ben ALexander, carried a 6" Smith while Joe carried a D Special....both crossdraw.
OIF2
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Snub-nosed revolvers (2") were never considered primary weapons for either Plainclothes or uniform carry. Narcotics officers used them for buys, but yes, Detectives and plainclothes officers carried a 6" (if that was what the officer was issued) concealed. The Lewis Leather cross-draw holster was popular. Later on, the 4" M15 was issued and carried. If the Officer purchased his own revolver, it had to conform to LAPD duty weapon rules for on-duty carry.
Bob
Bob
I have a model 14-3 that I bought 5 years ago that was listed as being an LAPD Officer's weapon that per Dept. guidelines had been converted to DAO. A lot of holster wear showed that it had been carried a lot but it does shoot nice. MY gunsmith restored it back to factory SA/DA.
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LAPD never authorized .357 ammo. They finally outlawed .357 guns to prevent it from happening either on purpose or accidentally. I knew an old Metro guy who had some very special .38 hand loads for his Model 28.
robbt
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hi , please well us more concerning the handloads ??
robbt
robbt
Here is a 1957 model...likely the best shooter I own.
dscampbell
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Were the Hogue mono grips popular on the k 38 combat masterpiece?
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I don't remember the powder charge, but they used new Remington round nose lead bullets and primed brass. They looked identical to issued ammo.
da gimp
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Had mine in one too, when I retired I gave it to another officer. ya just never knew if you'd ever use it, but was glad to have it handy....
LAPD, NJSP, They were my role models as a young lad and in the 70's that 6" K-38 was the bomb as far as a perfect weapon. They were and are very accurate and a 6" is not too long for a radio car if carried in an appropriate holster. My first duty weapon was a 6" model 19 and it served me well and still does.
I believe LAPD issued 4" guns with those grips.
Stu Honea
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trivia question?
Who remembers what show Martin Milner starred in years before Adam 12?
WARNING: You'll be telling your age!
Who remembers what show Martin Milner starred in years before Adam 12?
WARNING: You'll be telling your age!
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robbt
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Route 66, great vintage Vettes
Stu Honea
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That's it.I can't remember the actor's name who was his partner.
