XavierBreath
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S&W Model of 1899 M&P
The same witrh a DA .44 Frontier
The same witrh a DA .44 Frontier
Requesting pictures of well-worn, broken-in handguns.
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Black Majik
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Dang, some cool pics in here!
My competition gun...
My first handgun, bought new in Sept 2003
My competition gun...
My first handgun, bought new in Sept 2003
Glocker
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Slvr Surfr
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My work gun!
A well used G22 second generation!
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A well used G22 second generation!
S&W 39-nothing. It was my first issued handgun. Carried it for several years. Still a good shooter
S&W Mod 59. Carried it after we were issued the 39. Carried this one for 5 yrs in uniform and while on SWAT.
S&W 49 and 649. Carried them everyday as my backup and off duty in the summer. Carried the 49 for over 20 yrs and have carried the 649 for 12 yrs.
S&W Mod 19. Carried it as my squad car gun as a 3rd. Bought it from an FBI agent who carried it until he was issued a 4" S&W Mod 19 round butt.
S&W Mod 645. Carried it for a couple of years while running a couple of drug task forces.
S&W 6904. It was my issued sidearm during the early 90s for about 5 yrs. It's now my primary retiree LEOSA firearm.
Walther PPK/s. I carry it quite a bit as my retired LEOSA firearm.
S"&W 66-nothing. Carried it quite a bit as my off duty weapon.
When I get some time I dig out the guns that have quite a bit of wear and use but are still very serviceable.
S&W Mod 59. Carried it after we were issued the 39. Carried this one for 5 yrs in uniform and while on SWAT.
S&W 49 and 649. Carried them everyday as my backup and off duty in the summer. Carried the 49 for over 20 yrs and have carried the 649 for 12 yrs.
S&W Mod 19. Carried it as my squad car gun as a 3rd. Bought it from an FBI agent who carried it until he was issued a 4" S&W Mod 19 round butt.
S&W Mod 645. Carried it for a couple of years while running a couple of drug task forces.
S&W 6904. It was my issued sidearm during the early 90s for about 5 yrs. It's now my primary retiree LEOSA firearm.
Walther PPK/s. I carry it quite a bit as my retired LEOSA firearm.
S"&W 66-nothing. Carried it quite a bit as my off duty weapon.
When I get some time I dig out the guns that have quite a bit of wear and use but are still very serviceable.
michael_aos
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Glock 34 & S&W Model 67-6 4".
Bart Noir
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isp2605, thanks for sharing those guns and memories...
I'm a guessin' that isp is Illinois State Patrol (or is it Police?) I was living in that state when they adopted the 9mm M39 and the gun magazine writers had something new to right about. If I am right, were you one of the officers issued a sidearm and told not to carry another magazine for a reload? I have read of that little bit of manager's muck-up, where an officer ended up with a very scary low number of rounds left in a gunfight, maybe even zero.
Bart Noir
I'm a guessin' that isp is Illinois State Patrol (or is it Police?) I was living in that state when they adopted the 9mm M39 and the gun magazine writers had something new to right about. If I am right, were you one of the officers issued a sidearm and told not to carry another magazine for a reload? I have read of that little bit of manager's muck-up, where an officer ended up with a very scary low number of rounds left in a gunfight, maybe even zero.
Bart Noir
It's Police.
We went to the 39 in 1968. Holster was a cross draw flap with a mag pouch sewed on the flap. That really wasn't a bad holster. If worn where it was between the hip bone and buckle, sort of to the front, it was quick. Went to the strong side straight draw in about 1977-78. Ammo pouches weren't issued and policy didn't mention mag carriers. As a result there were a couple of district commanders who viewed that as meaning since they weren't issued and weren't mentioned in policy that meant couldn't wear an extra mag. Fortunately those bozos were in the minority. Most took the position that if you wanted to carry an extra mag then you were going to have to buy your own pouch. Most of us were carrying double mag pouches. We were issued 3 mags but just no carrier. There was a shootout where an FTO was breaking in a rookie Troop. The FTO was carrying a double pouch but the rookie hadn't bought a pouch yet. I forget now how many rds were fired but the BG was hit with 13 rds. That shootout changed policy and the dept then bought single mag pouches but we could still carry doubles if we bought our own.
As with any agency we have had command who weren't the sharpest knives in the drawer and weren't very aware of tactical situations. Quite a few of us carried 2nd/backup guns.
We went to the 39 in 1968. Holster was a cross draw flap with a mag pouch sewed on the flap. That really wasn't a bad holster. If worn where it was between the hip bone and buckle, sort of to the front, it was quick. Went to the strong side straight draw in about 1977-78. Ammo pouches weren't issued and policy didn't mention mag carriers. As a result there were a couple of district commanders who viewed that as meaning since they weren't issued and weren't mentioned in policy that meant couldn't wear an extra mag. Fortunately those bozos were in the minority. Most took the position that if you wanted to carry an extra mag then you were going to have to buy your own pouch. Most of us were carrying double mag pouches. We were issued 3 mags but just no carrier. There was a shootout where an FTO was breaking in a rookie Troop. The FTO was carrying a double pouch but the rookie hadn't bought a pouch yet. I forget now how many rds were fired but the BG was hit with 13 rds. That shootout changed policy and the dept then bought single mag pouches but we could still carry doubles if we bought our own.
As with any agency we have had command who weren't the sharpest knives in the drawer and weren't very aware of tactical situations. Quite a few of us carried 2nd/backup guns.
Our Old C-96 'Member of the Family'
This C96 Mauser was manufactured in pre-war Germany in 1914 - issued to a German officer in 1914 - taken from his body at the Third Battle for Ypres in 1917 by an English officer - given to my grandfather by that Tommy friend during the Spanish influenza in 1918 at the Battle of Cantigny in May 1918.
My grandfather gave it to my dad on his deathbed in 1953 and Dad left it to me in 1970. Both of my sons are looking forward to looking after it one day.
... it's just as much fun to shoot today, as it's always been.
We also have another 'remanufactured' .30 Mauser C96 that was completely rebuilt in 1980 by some of the surviving smiths from the WW1 Mauser Werks.
That one was rechambered for 9mm - complete with shoulder stock/holster..
This C96 Mauser was manufactured in pre-war Germany in 1914 - issued to a German officer in 1914 - taken from his body at the Third Battle for Ypres in 1917 by an English officer - given to my grandfather by that Tommy friend during the Spanish influenza in 1918 at the Battle of Cantigny in May 1918.
My grandfather gave it to my dad on his deathbed in 1953 and Dad left it to me in 1970. Both of my sons are looking forward to looking after it one day.
... it's just as much fun to shoot today, as it's always been.
We also have another 'remanufactured' .30 Mauser C96 that was completely rebuilt in 1980 by some of the surviving smiths from the WW1 Mauser Werks.
That one was rechambered for 9mm - complete with shoulder stock/holster..
PX15
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I bought this Galesi 25cal in June 1965..
It was a jammomatic.
I gave it to an Aunt who worked nights in 1970.
I forgot all about it..
She gave it back to me last week...
FROZEN/RUSTED together.
It still had the 6 rds in it I had loaded it with in 1970.
Bob's Gun Shop sold me a new set of springs, I got it freed up, and it shoots great, POA at 5'..
But it's still a jammomatic.
But I've glad to have the little bugger back in the stable.
J. Pomeroy
Gonefission
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Mak Maven
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My well worn Official Police. Made in 1937
.38 SPL. 6 inch bbl. Butter smooth action.
.38 SPL. 6 inch bbl. Butter smooth action.
PX15
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Gonefission:
SOMEBODY oughta' be whupped for letting that PPK get in that condition!
Of course if it were a "real" WW2 Nazi marked PPK and the owner were a "real" Nazi then hopefully when you found it the little pistol was still in his hand..
"Lord forgive me for that, and all the little Pigmy's in New Guinea"
JP
SOMEBODY oughta' be whupped for letting that PPK get in that condition!
Of course if it were a "real" WW2 Nazi marked PPK and the owner were a "real" Nazi then hopefully when you found it the little pistol was still in his hand..
"Lord forgive me for that, and all the little Pigmy's in New Guinea"
JP
Cousin Mike
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Damn Majik - even your old guns are pretty!!
Black Majik gives me something to aspire to... It's always nice to see those Baer's! Anyways, here are my oldies
My 1962 Colt Official Police .38 Special (got this for $100 OTD)
And my Sig Sauer P220A
You can't see it so good in this pic, but lots of holster wear on the front.
Edit: There are some great old guns in this thread! Some of you folks make me jealous!
Great thread, wonderful pics.
Black Majik gives me something to aspire to... It's always nice to see those Baer's! Anyways, here are my oldies
My 1962 Colt Official Police .38 Special (got this for $100 OTD)
And my Sig Sauer P220A
You can't see it so good in this pic, but lots of holster wear on the front.
Edit: There are some great old guns in this thread! Some of you folks make me jealous!
Great thread, wonderful pics.
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Zeke Menuar
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Vern Humphrey
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From top to bottom:
Colt Model 357 (this pistol is entitled to two notches on the butt.)
Colt Officers Model Target in .22 LR. Made in 1938
Colt Woodsman, also made in 1938.
Colt New Service in .45 Colt, made in 1906.
Right - Colt M1849 Pocket Pistol.
Left - Argentine M1927 (made on Colt machinery under Colt supervision) with Colt Service Ace Conversion Kit.
Colt Model 357 (this pistol is entitled to two notches on the butt.)
Colt Officers Model Target in .22 LR. Made in 1938
Colt Woodsman, also made in 1938.
Colt New Service in .45 Colt, made in 1906.
Right - Colt M1849 Pocket Pistol.
Left - Argentine M1927 (made on Colt machinery under Colt supervision) with Colt Service Ace Conversion Kit.
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Posted by: Cousin Mike
Black Majik gives me something to aspire to... It's always nice to see those Baer's! Anyways, here are my oldies
Thanks Cousin Mike!
Here's my PII after a class by Bruce Gray I just took (Sept 1-3). I haven't even cleaned it yet.
dbarale
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OK, I'll play. What about a DA Ruger for a change?
david_place_834
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Beautiful.
Those are all beautiful pictures. To tell you the truth, while I enjoy looking at all pictures of guns, I get tired of looking at all those pristine unfired weapons. Perhaps the finish of new guns are more durable which make the pictures look cleaner and shinier, but these guns lack some character, history, and utility.. I, too have a few safe queens. But the guns which I love the best (SW 686 and Sig 226) are my favorite because I shoot them the most. They all have dings, scratches, etc....
More pictures wanted.
Those are all beautiful pictures. To tell you the truth, while I enjoy looking at all pictures of guns, I get tired of looking at all those pristine unfired weapons. Perhaps the finish of new guns are more durable which make the pictures look cleaner and shinier, but these guns lack some character, history, and utility.. I, too have a few safe queens. But the guns which I love the best (SW 686 and Sig 226) are my favorite because I shoot them the most. They all have dings, scratches, etc....
More pictures wanted.
phoglund
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Ruger Single Six that spent a lot of time in and out of a holster while I hiked & motorcycled around Montana for several years. I used a full flap holster while on the bike...found the hammer back one day with the holster shown.
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Single Six
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Single Six
nycmedic
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Here is my 1911 customized by Mr. Behlert. It is Colt WWI frame with a Remington Rand slide. It has been shot a LOT, but it is stilll a dream.
coyotehitman
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Lone Gunman, is that 1911 the one that had been used in a suicide or murder, stored in an evidence room while covered in blood, hosed off, and sold at auction? I seem to recall reading about it and seeing a picture very similar to the one posted.
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