This Old Gun Guy is Much Older Now

[Kleanbore]

When I was 10 or 11. I liked to look at my well-used 1953 Shooters Bible and read about all of he Colt and Smith revolvers of the day.

I liked 'em all.

When I was in high school, a friend's Army officer dad had a Colt .38 Police Positive Special that we liked to shoot. Long gone.

Later, I wanted a Smith & Wesson Combat Masterpiece, but due to USN and USAF AP priorities, there were none to be had.

That Smith and the Colt Police Positive Special keep coming to mind.

And I cannot stop thinking about this:



It would be loaded with .38s.

Any thoughts?

 

[J-Bar]

Pard, it’s only money.

Go get all three.

 

[Walkalong]

And I cannot stop thinking about this:

I have the same issue, but really don't need to spend money on a gun right now.

 

[ontarget]

Don't let another dream pass you by.
Go get one ASAP.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

If I had to choose between those 3-

Ive had several Police Positives, they are good little guns, but they just seem a bit too dainty for the .38spl cartridge IMO. The really early ones had an awkward and uncomfortable grip angle too.
By all accounts, the new King Cobras are fine revolvers, but I cant believe they are worth twice the price of a decent M15.

 

[Buckeye63]

I have curved my buying till this buying frenzy is over .. but .. if I run across something on my , must buy list .. I will git’em .. while the getting is good ..
Just like this Model 12 .. was on my list and it popped up local
I got it ...

 

[bannockburn]

Kleanbore

Always had a "thing" for Colt revolvers, especially the Official Police, the Diamondback, and the Trooper Mk.V. If I had the money I would go looking for one of them and if I couldn't find one at a price I deem acceptable I would probably save up for a new King Cobra Target.

 

[CajunBass]

I can't tell you rather you should get one or not, but the new Colts are really nice.

It's also hard to beat a Model 15. An Obi Wan revolver. An elegant weapon for a more civilized time.

 

[bikerdoc]

I am lucky enough to have avoided the angst of wanting a revolver as I have the perfect one for me!

A Ruger Police Service Six issues to me in the 70's and giving to me for $1.00 upon retirement. 47 years! Still my go to revolver! Backed up by a Smith 649

I tried model 19's, Pythons, and a bunch of others. Keep going back to the six.

 

[sparkyv]

I'm a S&W guy, but if I shot 38/357 I'd go with that awesome Colt King Cobra Target!

 

[Armored farmer]

I would rather have the gun, than the money right now.

They are printing money faster than ever.

 

[Kleanbore]

Actually, my mention of the Police Positive Special was only for historical reference. I would not buy an old DA Colt for shooting today. Keeping one in tune is no longer practical.

The new ones are a different story. The new Cobra is essentially a much improved D Frame (DS and Police Positive Special).

I have not been able to find one around here. One dealer did have a King Cobra Target in stock the other day, priced at something of a premium.

I don't need one at all.

I have a Kimber K6s which I really like, but what I carry almost allof the time is a Smith EZ 9 Shield--light, flat, easy to rack, larger capacity. OWB with an untucked shirt.

I have a Smith performance shop 686+ with a 5" barrel and a tapered underlug. I like it. I don't carry it, but I do have a nice Tom Threepersons holster for it from El Paso Saddlery.

Its comparable in size to the old Colt Official Police. When I watched Charlton Heston's character shooing an Army Colt DA from a horse in 55 Days at Peking the other day, that little factoid occurred to me.

I had an Officers' Model Match decades ago. I could hit much better with my Single Action Army.

As I said, I once wanted a Smith & Wesson Combat Masterpiece revolver. That was long before we could carry.

I'm currently thinking that I would prefer the Colt King Cobra Target today.

Not that I need it.

 

[BobWright]

From my log book I see I've owned over sixty five handguns over the years. These include auto loading pistols, double action and single action revolvers. Most of these have in excess of 5,000 rounds fired through them. Only a token of experience with front loading revolvers of the black powder persuasion, and I aim to keep it that way. But my wants and dream-guns have filtered down to just one breed, the Single Action revolver. So revered in my estimation that I always capitalize the term "Single Action."

At my age and experience, you will not sway me away from that opinion!

Bob Wright

 

[ThomasT]

If you were sticking to 38 Specials only it would be a model 15 for me. Matter of fact a used model 15 from the Ft Worth PD has been my HD gun for over 25 years. It to me is the best 38 I've shot. But I'm partial to S&W guns anyway. Bikerdoc mentioned the Ruger guns. I have to agree. I love my 4"" Security Six made in 1986. Its the same size and weight as a model 19 and scratches my itch to own another model 19.

 

[aarondhgraham]

If you can find a nice one that is affordable,,,
I would opt for the S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece.



It's my favorite revolver,,,
And in my not-so-humble opinion,,,
It's the finest .38 revolver ever manufactured.

Aarond

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[BobWright]

If you can find a nice one that is affordable,,,
I would opt for the S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece.

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It's my favorite revolver,,,
And in my not-so-humble opinion,,,
It's the finest .38 revolver ever manufactured.

Aarond

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Ummm.............Where are you in this photo? And please don't turn the camera around!

Obviously that is a soap dish, although a rather risque one at that, which likely is in the bathroom. Your gun and holster are in the soap dish in the bathroom. Which leads one to think you may be in the shower..............


Bob Wright

 

[huntsman]

For me a revolver is for recreational shooting so I too will chose a Single Action.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Ummm.............Where are you in this photo? And please don't turn the camera around!

Obviously that is a soap dish, although a rather risque one at that, which likely is in the bathroom. Your gun and holster are in the soap dish in the bathroom. Which leads one to think you may be in the shower..............

Nope, it's not a soap dish,,,
C'mon now Bob, compare it to the relative size of the handgun.

It's a serving platter,,,
The figurine is about a foot long,,,
Both are vintage Frankoma Pottery pieces.

The figurine is called the Fan Dancer,,,
If it didn't have a cracked and repaired leg,,,
It would be worth much more than the Model 15.

Aarond

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[tightgroup tiger]

The figurine is called the Fan Dancer,,,
If it didn't have a cracked and repaired leg,,,
It would be worth much more than the Model 15.

To you maybe.

I'm done buying for a while, after $7 Grand for repiping my house and now 8.5 Grand for a new furnace and air conditioner, I need to wait a while before I go looking at new guns unless it becomes necessary.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Hello Tightgroup Tiger.

To you maybe.

Frankoma pottery is highly collectable and commands a decent price.

My Fan Dancer, even with the broken/patched leg,,,
Would still bring 300-400 dollars.

A perfect one will go for a grand or more.

Gu, eerrr, pottery collectors,,,
Ya know how they are.

Aarond

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[Tallball]

I shoot Single Action Rugers very well. My 357 magnum Blackhawk is one of my most accurate. It shoots a lot of 38's.

Another great shooter of 38's is my N-frame S&W Model 28 (357). Its trigger is outstanding. It fits large hands very well.

There are plenty of nice K-frame S&W revolvers, too. I got my Model 14 for dirt cheap because no one wanted the long barrel.

I have lots of different revolver brands. In general the S&W have the best DA triggers.

Ruger Blackhawk 357 Magnum

• Tallball
• Jul 30, 2018

Smith And Wesson Model 28

• Tallball
• Mar 15, 2019

Smith And Wesson Model 14-4

• Tallball
• Jul 30, 2018

 

[Old Dog]

I'm currently thinking that I would prefer the Colt King Cobra Target today.

I didn't need my (new) King Cobra, but now that I have it, it's become my favorite modern revolver, so the Colt KC Target looks even better to me (yeah, I don't need it ...but I do want it. If the Target model is half as good as the 3" it'll be a great revolver.

 

[Kleanbore]

I didn't need my (new) King Cobra, but now that I have it, it's become my favorite modern revolver, so the Colt KC Target looks even better to me (yeah, I don't need it ...but I do want it. If the Target model is half as good as the 3" it'll be a great revolver.

Thanks, Will.

The three inch model would probably be a wiser choice for me, as it would be easier to conceal and carry. For recreation, I have a five inch 686+.

Not that I need a new revolver.

When my wife wanted a revolver, she chose a three inch SP101.

I much prefer at least six shots. I had my eyes open for a Colt DS, but the old Colt mechanism is no longer readily maintainable. When the new Cobra came out, I wanted one, but there were none to be had.

I bought a Kimber K6s, and I really like it.

For EDC, I find the Shield 9 EZ extremely comfortable.

I carry OWB.

 

[old lady new shooter]

I think the King Cobra is available online.

 

[Old Dog]

To expand a little on my previous post, when the Cobra was first re-introduced, I bought one on a whim. Liked it so much, I picked up another for a stable-mate. The triggers are very, very good, and these aging eyes liked the red fiber optic front sight.

When the King Cobra came out, I had to have one; first, it was in .357; second, in 3-inch trim which is the sweet spot for a concealed carry revolver; third, I figured if it was half as good as the new Cobra, it'd be a worthy revolver in its own right.

What I did not expect was the positively superb trigger. In DA, so smooth and light. In SA, breaks just like a tuned 1911. Hands-down, best out of the box trigger I've ever experienced on a new, factory revolver.

Accuracy, with my 148 gr DEWCs is impressive. Reliability, through a thousand rounds, has been as expected -- perfect. It doesn't seem to heavy, yet with full-house .357 158 gr JHPs the recoil is quite manageable. 125 gr fast-movers, kinda a beast, but still accurate.

I really like this revolver.