S&W Model 14, not 15?

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I'm seeing conflicting information about whether or not Canadian LEOs used a S&W Model 14 .38 Special with a 4 inch barrel back in the 1970/80s? A few say that they did and it was a special M&P version, but most say that it was actually a Model 15. Anyone have any good references for the Model 14 argument?
 
More likely a Model 10, that's what they used in the 80's and early 90's... can't see giving LEO's adjustable sites...most were lucky to get rounds to get to qualify, let alone sight in...
 
The model 15 was a 4" barrel with adjustable sights.
The model 14 was a 6" barrel with adjustable sights.
I think the chances of a PO being issued a 14 are about zero in Canada. The LAPD did use the 14 as standard issue in the 70s.
 
.. Speaking specifically of the RCMP, it was the Model 10... in either the inch barrel or the 2 inch for "plain Clothes " use. For Plain Clothes use it used to be the Model 49 ( bodyguard) being the most common, with a FEW " Colt Detectives" and even the odd Model 36, but, with the switch to +P ammunition, even the older ( "C" Series) Model 10's, that were the standard for Uniform Duty were withdrawn. .... David K
 
I remember in 78 or 79, talking guns one night with a cop friend after he investigated a car accident across from my house. He pulled his S&W revolver, emptied it & handed it to me to look over. It was newly issued & it was indeed a model 15 which is a 4" barreled gun & rear adjustable sights. I remember it like it was yesterday! It also had a red insert front sight.....
 
Model 10 was the most common. I have an old police gun in my locker, nice shooter, honest holster wear but still shoots right on point of aim with 158 gn handloads
 
Thanks everyone, guess it really was the 15. One officer in particular swore it was a 14 with a 4 inch barrel, but the consensus seems to be that a 4 inch barrel made it into Model 15. Appreciate the help.
 
Most municipal police in BC prior to circa 1995 when they first started to transition to .40 S&W semi-auto pistols carried a S&W wheelgun in .38 Special. Most common were Model 10's in 2" or 4" regular or heavy barrel, fixed factory sites, with round or square butt grip profiles. There were also some stainless Model 64's used by bike patrol officers. There were also Model 15's in 2" or 4" barrel models with the adjustable sites, with round butt or square butt grip profile. To my knowledge no S&W Model 14's [usually factory with 6" heavy barrel and adjustable sites] were issued to municipal police in BC.

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