This article is about different holsters and associated leather gear the Air Force procured for their S&W Model 15 revolvers in the 1960s through ’80s. It also contains historical data about the USAF’s proprietary PGU-12/B ammunition, and my first felony collar.
This article discusses firing techniques, methods of manipulation, historical data, little-known esoterica, and some few memories of the Smith & Wesson revolvers, particularly those used by US airmen and naval aviators during the Cold War.
What’s the difference, when they matter, when they don’t, and why you must have several in your repertoire. Some of this was written for the training summary of our 10 Oct 2020 Pistol fundamentals class, specifically addressing aspects of grip, …