First "serious use" revolver

[1slow]

Circa 1975, I had some of those, found out they would shoot through a bath towel and into a pillow !

[scott]

They sure do make them. Never seen them in a brick and mortar, though.

projectiles:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/315...eter-box-of-50

cases:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/211...iber-box-of-50

[jh9]

Circa 1975, I had some of those, found out they would shoot through a bath towel and into a pillow !

They can make it through the outer skin of a couch cushion from 20 feet, too.

Also the rim on the box I got was too fat to fit in a lee hand priming tool, so repriming meant knocking the old one out with a decapping pin (don't think it fit the shellholder either? memory's fuzzy) or nail or whatever then pushing the case onto the primer instead using a tool. I was squeamish about that so never reloaded the box after we shot them up.

[FotoTomas]

The older Smith and Wesson model 19 is my favorite serious belt carry piece and competition revolver. Works well as a working/trail revolver too. My 4" is a 19-5 and the 2.5" is a P&Rd-4. I have a custom IWB kydex for the 2.5 and a Safariland OWB for the 4" model. They give me the power of a .357 if needed and a plethora of ammo options for practice to competition, defensive use and hunting. Wax bullets with special cases and only primers are a blast for occasional plinking in the garage and yard.

Years ago before I developed my portable, modular, self contained food storage unit,(FAT) I often carried the 2.5 inch models appendix. The 4" tube was a bit much for me when sitting down and was always carried at the 4 o'clock position either IWB or OWB.

I swear by the Safariland Comp III's for competition and have several Comp II's and I's with Safariland split six pouches for carry. Mostly at IDPA matches I reload from my vest pocket. In this modern age I still often carry either my brace of S&W M19's or the pair of Model 10's I have in the safe. Something about old school revolvers that appeal to my geriatric spirit.

[deputyG23]

As others have noted, it's far past time for a modern model 12 reissue that uses today's metallurgy and splits the original 12's difference by fitting a 3" tube. Add 640 Pro sights and omit the lock, and it's good enough for me.

This is exactly what I would buy if it were available.