Was just reading the article on Jelly Bryce in the American Rifleman last night. https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...ma-gunfighter/
And I'm also in for a DB Revolver book.
Dave Toschi and his "upside down speed-draw" holster. The (at least partial) inspiration for Bullit.
Last edited by Guerrero; 11-27-2017 at 11:18 AM.
"The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so."
― Ennius
This is the best thread I've read in awhile.
Jack Weaver
And an ad for a Colt revolver on a display of law enforcement items from the early 20th century at Carrilon Park in Dayton, Ohio.
Last edited by iWander; 12-04-2017 at 12:23 AM.
The second picture of Jack Weaver facing looks like one from a story about the beginnings of the Southwest Pistol League and Colonel Cooper. The birth of "the modern technique" came out of those days. I met Colonel Cooper in Denver, while attending CST, in 1976.
Billy
Gunsmith, M/C mechanic, Retired Army, NRA Life Member
"When you have to shoot...Shoot don't talk" Tuco
LAPD 1930's
Just a Hairy Special Snowflake supply clerk with no field experience, shooting an Asymetric carbine as a Try Hard. Snarky and easily butt hurt. Favorite animal is the Cape Buffalo....likely indicative of a personality disorder.
"If I had a grandpa, he would look like Delbert Belton".
Is it bad I see these old photos of uniformed officers and think “that Sam Browne looks really light and comfortable”? I know the rigs were often not very secure and not conducive to speedy draws, but between the lack of weight and appropriate belt ride height/suicide strap, their backs must have been in much better shape after a career than that of today’s cops.
Anything I post is my opinion alone as a private citizen.