krs
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Looking at my photo of the S%W I'm not sure how successful a chop job would be. There are important differences in how the frame lines go.....hmmm.
On the other hand those that did favor it made up an interesting and very gunfight-proficient group. It might be a mistake to ignore their proven expertise…
Men's Trousers were somewhat different years ago, were cut and proportioned different, from now.
Front Pockets were larger, much larger than now...up even through the 1950s.
Even an average size man could carry a four inch S&W M&P in a front pants Pocket...and or a short Barrel Large Frame Revolver, such as a Colt New Service, Merwin and Hulbert .44, or as may be.