[chipperi]

I will start with the Heirloom, this was my grandfather's carry gun he was campus police at Morgan State in Maryland. It is a S&W 39-2 customized by ASP. You can see the clear grips (it is loaded with empty brass for the pic), the teflon coating, it has been rounded, had that god awfull mag disconnect removed, and a rather goofy sight called guttersnipe installed.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/chipperi/asp2.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/chipperi/asp3.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/chipperi/asp5.jpg

And this is my carry gun a S&W 4516

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/chipperi/45162.jpg

[W.E.G.]

Your pic-links appear to link to .htm files.

That won't work for image posting. Gotta use a valid image file.

[denfoote]

Try this.

http://photobucket.com/

[joab]

I'm stupid

[chipperi]

Thanks WEG I put them in htm format because My hosting company wont let you link to a pic to save them $$ I guess

[hexidismal]

If I'm not mistaken (and it IS possible that I am).. That isn't a 39-2, it's well.. an ASP. The original design and frame are based on the model 39 and 39-2. Well actually I guess the first ones were modifications, but the ASP guns were produced like that, they aren't modified/customized 39-2s.

On a side note.. I've often considered trying to make lexan grips, but I just never got around to it.

[chipperi]

It has Smith &Wesson stamped on the slide And the logo and model 39-2 on the frame. From the paperwork I have with it he ordered the gun from S&W who then shipped it to ASP who did the custom work that shipped it to him.

[hexidismal]

Hmm, interesting. After a little reading I guess I was wrong. Maybe they did both. I notice in the pics that yours has the S&W logo rollmark under the ejection port, which wasn't there on some ASPs I've seen. No matter what it's sure a neat gun gun to have , not one you see very often.

[The Canuck]

Trivia: Smith & Wesson ASP mods were prized in professional and intelligence circles. Your gran-pa had impeccable taste. I would dare say you could use that puppy with as much confidence as any other pistol you own. I have heard that some examples were tested and proven to reliably feed empty brass from a magazine.

[skud_dusty]

That's a very interesting weapon. Thank you for sharing it with us :)

[Ron James]

The ASP pistols are collector items now and bring high dollars.

[Sylvan-Forge]

Very cool!

[SAG0282]

That ASP S&W.....easy to see why it's so prized. Sentimentality and just plain damn cool. Thanks for sharing.

[Keeterbird]

Wow! cool, but now I have to get the drool cleaned off my keyboard. Thanks for putting the 32-2 on. Tis a work of art.

[Baba Louie]

A fine looking pair to draw to (as it were) chipperi.
Looks like your grandfather practiced his draw with serious intent and much repetition.

http://www.klnullholsters.com/

You might contact Ken Null and see if he can provide you with a holster for that old Seventrees Ltd ASP. I seem to recall he was one of the first to do so back in the day when the 39/ASP was oh so hot cutting edge. His webpage shows an ASP in an ankle holster to this day. Not that you're going to carry it daily on your ankle mind you (perish the thought)

Thank you for the post and the photos. A perfect example of the old axiom "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." A Man, his weapon. His Grandson and his weapon. :D

Is this a great country or what?

[chipperi]

Yep he had the pleasure of having a range at work he practiced every morning.
From what I am told he started as a patrolman and before he was forced to retire due to Parkinsons he was was chief of investigations for the campus. At the time of his retirement he was shaking and hands were to crippled to pull the slide on it. Ironicly when he was sick he sold me the 4516 which I carry.

[kgriggs8@yahoo.com]

Nice ASP. It is a piece of history. I carry a 3913 sometimes and it owes it existance to the ASP.

[MICHAEL T]

Nice ASP. It is a piece of history. I carry a 3913 sometimes and it owes it existance to the ASP.

+1 on 3913 and ASP Both make a fine carry pistol.

[ArchAngelCD]

That's a really nice pistol and it's even nicer because it was your Grandfather's. I can't help but notice your carry is very similar to your Heirloom.

Thank you for sharing...