Is anybody familiar with the Smith and Wesson 15 Series .38 revolver?

I love my 15-3. It's accurate too.
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My model 15 is the most accurate and easiest to shoot handgun I own. Anyone who has a chance to acquire one is well-advised to do so.

willr
 
The mdl 15 was the upgraded mdl 10 with adjustable sights.

The mdl 10 (originally M&P) was the the staple of police forces and MPs, setc. all over American and was probably produced in greater numbers than any other S&W revolver.

All the revolvers mentioned above, 10, 13 (blue 65), 15, and 19 (blue 66) are some of the finest revolvers made anywhere, anytime.

I have several model 10s, a few years ago you could get police and security guard returns for $130-200.00. Mostly just holster wear. A real bargain.
 
S/W model 15

I just got this piece today. . A fellow I know needed some cash thought he had a model 10 but when I saw it I thought to myself that's a nice pistol 4" w/adjustable rear sights . I've been researching it off and on today and I found The Firing Line. ser# 1K87*** Looks like it is a Combat Masterpiece all original one flaw on left side of barrel just above the H in S/Wesson and that looks like it has the Stock grips .. Are these real good shooters ..
 
I find the model 15 about as nice a 38 cal firearm as you can find and at a reasonable cost in todays market.
 
Forumula233 --

Welcome to the forum! Usually when a thread is this old, it's better to start a new one.

You asked if your new gun is a good shooter. These revolvers are excellent shooters and you should enjoy it very much.
 
Like Darwin's finches, the S&W K-frame evolved to fill every niche in its environment. I carried a 15 sometimes in the AF, and I loved it.
 
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Still trying to find my way around the site . I did find a site today that helped me figure the year of this Beauty ,a friend called me yesterday and said want to buy my model 10 I said not really he showed up with this was not familiar with the model 15 but I am now.. Art
 
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I don't have a 15, but I have a pair of 67-1 revolvers which I understand are identical to the 15 just in stainless rather than blued steel. They are very fine guns, very well balanced and quite accurate. You seem to hear more about the model 19 and 66, and the other magnum revolvers than these that are chambered solely for .38 Special, but they are still very fine guns.
 
First "real" pistol I ever used,,,

USAF in the early 70's used this as their standard issue sidearm,,,
I always tried to make friends with the Range Master at whatever base I was stationed at,,,
That way I could go and shoot my monthly ammo allowance and the allowance for several other Airmen who never wanted to use theirs.

Great balance and feel for my medium size hands,,,
I don't think I ever shot the same one twice in a row but with the help of the range master I learned to hit with it.

I now own (and love) a Colt Trooper which is very similar in size to the Model 15,,,
But if I ever see one and combination of cash & mood is right,,,
I'll snag it up just for nostalgia sake.

Aarond
 
S/W 15 C/Master

I'll sell it , I'm just not in my guns these days , I love 'em but just don't take the time to go shooting .. Do enjoy my Colt Diamondback shorty barrell . Art
 
Ihave a model 15 I bought from the original owner about 1965. Its a fine shooting peice and I would never consider getting rid of it.
 
I picked up a Model 15-3 last year for a bargain price...was actually looking for a Model 10 at the time.
The first time I shot it, I liked it, but was not overwhelmed.
I shot it again a couple weeks ago, and found that I could not miss at 25yds...Tight groups on paper, right to point of aim, and zero misses on the ten inch steel plate we have at 25yds....
I will never sell this revolver...There is a reason it was called the Combat Masterpiece.
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I would recommend an M-19 to give you the extra option of firing .357s. But if you find an M-15-or a Combat Masterpiece-with a little "history", go for it.
 
The model 15 or pre-15 combat masterpiece and model 14 masterpiece are the finest 38 special revolvers made period. Only difference really is the model 15 was designed to be the target version of the model 10. The barrel length will be shorter than most model 14s. The model 15 was geared to LE and was carried for years by officers. Where I live I saw many model 15s and pre-15s in officers holsters in the 1950s and 1960s. This was in California. And I suppose in other states the model 15 was as popular in LE as California.
Anyway, I have a pre-15 combat masterpiece made in 1951. The revolver was made one year after I was born. The revolver still is dead accurate. More accurate than I can shoot.

Bottom line is buy one. You will never regret having the finest made 38 special revolver. Below is my pride and joy.

Good luck,
roaddog28
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