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Dangt Mr. Camp. Those are some beautiful guns. You don't like reveolvers much do you?

Hello. You know, a funny thing seems to happen when I stray far (publicly) from the Browning Hi Power. I get emails from folks concerned that I am abandoning the P35 and asking, "Why are you going to revolvers?" The thing is that I never left them. Though I've never used them exclusively except when in my early years as a police officer when the revolver was required, I've used both platforms for decades. Strong cases can be made for either system when looking at their strong points and each certainly can have areas where they don't "shine" quite as much but either is a viable system for protection or something that rates waaaaaaaaaay high in my book: fun.

At this moment there is a loaded autoloader nearby and a loaded snub in a pocket holster on my person.


These two Model 10's represent the "classic" S&W police service revolvers that were used so much in decades past. I've seen near identical revolvers in police holsters in years gone by. The older S&W revolvers just have a certain panache or "look" about them that appeals to me. I see them much as I do the Hi Power: Artistry in lethal lines.


This Model 642 is my "always" gun. It is bone stock other than an "action job" done by thousands of rounds down range. I think that the revolver is at his most beautiful in blue steel and fancy checkered grips, but this system seems more practical to me in hot Texas weather.


Not an S&W, but a Ruger SP101 with the 3 1/16" bbl. When I carry a belt gun that is a revolver concealed, most often it is this one. To many it doesn't have the "elegance" of the S&W but as the old saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." For me, the standard stocks are comfortable and for whatever reason I can just get the hits with this revolver. I find it visually attractive but more importantly, it has shown itself utterly reliable and for me, easy to shoot. Another advantage is that the same speedloader that works with my S&W M642 works with it.


This combination served me well for years in policing. For me, the S&W J-frame Airweight snub remains the choice for a BUG.


Another old favorite is this older Model 58. Looking like the police service Model 10 Heavy Bbl on steroids, the most dangerous thing I've taken with it has been the deadly "Texas Sabre Toothed Armadillo!"


This is not an "old" Model 10. It is a 10-10 but one that really has that "S&W look" to me. It is loads of fun to shoot and actually conceals more easily than might initially be expected.

I do really admire revolvers but I also really admire autopistols.

My main problem is that I like 'em all if they work.

Best.

Dang it. I need a way to "hide" Topics. My gun budget is pretty well set for the year, but this is making me want to go out and look for a new wheel gun...

Skiprr wrote:Dang it. I need a way to "hide" Topics. My gun budget is pretty well set for the year, but this is making me want to go out and look for a new wheel gun...

That would be the best thing you could do

I should have my sp101 tomorrow. Paul, over in The Colony, is handling the transfer. Going to take it once to the range and then ship it off for some "workin on" at G.C.

Mr Camp that is a Bull Barreled Mod 10 !!!Gorgeous weapon!

Hey carlson1,

Have you tried your new 9mm wheelgun yet?

...or maybe I should ask if you have even received it yet.........

That model always interested me.

Dan20703 wrote:Hey carlson1,

Have you tried your new 9mm wheelgun yet?

...or maybe I should ask if you have even received it yet.........

That model always interested me.

Not yet. It should be here on Wednesday or Thursday. You will have to come shoot it or maybe I can bring it down to the Forum day.

carlson1 wrote: maybe I can bring it down to the Forum day.

Heck I'd like to try it out. Been wanting to try a wheel gun in 9mm. Iffin you don't mind.

dws1117 wrote:

carlson1 wrote: maybe I can bring it down to the Forum day.

Heck I'd like to try it out. Been wanting to try a wheel gun in 9mm. Iffin you don't mind.

Everyone will be welcome to try it out.

Here is the 9mm:


Model 66 worked over by Actions By T:

That is a great looking combination jbirds!
Carlson, that 940 is on my short list of wheelguns to own.

Here's my 44 mag Super Blackhawk. It's been completely reworked by Magnaport and has they're Predator Conversion as well as a muzzle crown that looks like a cereal bowl. It's scary accurate too.

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HighVelocity wrote: It's scary accurate too.

I am sure when in your hands!

Those are some great looking revolvers gentlemen.

HV that makes rme eally miss the long bareled Redhawk .44 that I used to own. It was so much fun to shoot and ridiculously accurate. Ahh the old days. I need to find another one of those, I was young and dumb when I sold that pistol.

That is one beautiful gun HV. Very beautiful!