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

The S&W 15 is a great 38 revolver. It was issued by a good number of law enforcement agencies and approved for duty use by many who didn't issue them. Even the United States Air Force used it for their police forces. I believe the LAPD also issued it during the late 1960s and 70s. If you find one in good shape and at a reasonable price they normally are worth it.
 
Well, if balanced, accurate and a nice trigger pull are what you want....you really can't go wrong with any form of K-frame S&W. So, yes, a model 15 meets your requirements - EASILY. So does any other K-frame.
 
I remember years ago, visiting Langley AFB for an air show, or maybe the NASA museum there, and the AF guard at the gate was carrying a nickel Model 15, with those (or similar) stag grips, which I thought was sort of odd at the time. I have read since that they were pretty common in the AF in those days.

I know this thread is old, and has been raised from the dead a couple of times, but people are always interested in the Model 15, and the information is timeless.

IMHO, the Model 15, and it's predecessors, the "Combat Masterpiece" are the finest revolvers Smith & Wesson has ever made. Generally speaking, at least the ones I see, have been better taken care of than the run of the mill Model 10/M&P. I'm sure they exist, but I have never seen a bad one.
 
I've seen several "bad" ones, over the years. Neglected, abused, with rust spots on them, etc. Darned shame.

The model 15, though many seem to love them above all others, are simply one flavor of K-frame. They weren't made any differently than any of the other (k-frame) models. INHO, ANY K-frame is the pinnacle of revolver design. Some I like better than others, though....but that is simply up to personal preference.

I am still trying to figure out why the 15's (and certain other models) are so revered by some. Nothing wrong with that - and I guess it's no different than my predilection for 3" heavy barrel, round butt model 64's.
 
Is anybody familiar with the Smith and Wesson 15 Series .38 revolver?
I am considering buying a used S&W .38, 15-2 or 15-4. I want a gun that is accurate, well balanced, and that has an even trigger pull. Does anybody have any opinions?
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I recently picked up a nice Model 15, as an ex-USAF Security Policeman back in the Seventies, the Model 15 was the first handgun that I spent any serious training time with. I say that it meets all of your criteria for accuracy, it is well balanced to shoot and to carry, and it has a smooth DA and SA trigger pull. If you find a nice example, I'd pounce on it!
 
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I traded my neighbor my Hi-Point for a sight unseen Taurus revolver a few months ago because he wouldn't let me give him the pistol he wanted for nothing. Turns out it is a nice clean Model 84 that is the spitting image of a S&W Model 15. If you run across one, you might buy a nice clone for a small price that will be tight and accurate.
 
I wonder if the OP ever got a Model 15 ... check his post date guys and gals :o !

Still have both my M15s, pictured on the prior page in 2009. I still prefer the 4" for being better balanced. Both 15s used to be carry guns until the 2" was replaced by a 2.5" Model 66 and the 4" by a 4" Model 19.
 
I don't know about him, but I picked up a sweet 15-2 today at a LGS. I dates to early '67 and the bluing and lockup are great. It came with a crappy pair of rubber grips, but I was able to come up with a nice set of Magnas from my stockpile of unused parts. It looks great now! :)
 
Best shooting wheel gun I have ever owned. Preferred it over issued Model 19 back in the late 70s. Still own it, still shoot it, still love it.
 
I ran across the Taurus 84 copy of the 15. It's a good copy that is tight and accurate.

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