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Found an old friend
Elmer Watson:
As a deputy in the 1970's I carried revolvers. Recently thanks to the Austrialian police going to semi automatics I was able to find an old friend a Smith & Wesson model 10-5 with a 3" barrel. I am having a grand time and having many memories brought back to life. Has anyone else found an old friend?
Tuolumne Lawman:
I found an old friend. In the 80s, I was a firearms instructor and rangemaster at a PD in Washington State. We carried 59 and 439 S&Ws, so the S&W rep brought the new 469 S&W 12 shot for us to try. It was a prototype. I fired it and loved, so bought one the first year they issued them for an off-duty weapon. Had it until the late 90s and sold it when I retired from the SO, after carrying it for about 15 years. I regretted it immediately. About a year ago, I found a mint, 2nd year production 469 and grabbed it. I LOVE it. Fortunately I had kept most of the mags for it. I shot a 498/500 on the BSIS Armed qualification with it in November. It is my daily concealed carry weapon. It is like an old friend.
Capt. John Fitzgerald:
One I let get away, damit! First off-duty gun I ever bought was a S&W Model 39, 9mm. Recently saw one at a local shop, like new in the original blue S&W box. Should have bought it then and there but I waited a couple of days and when I went back it was gone. Next time I won't hesitate.
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Texas Lawdog:
My first semi-auto carry gun was a nickel plated Model 39. It was dept. issued. I offered to buy it when I left, but they were in short supply. I was unable to purchase it. I have never been able to find another. I have since been able to purchase a 5906 and a 669.
Tuolumne Lawman:
My first off duty gun was a Charter Bulldog .44 special. Second was a Smith & Wesson Model 59. The 469, however, has been my favorite. Glad I found another one....
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