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badge851 · September 26, 2012, 08:57 AM

While not an issued weapon, many soldiers carried their own 357 Mags during the Vietnam War. One Platoon Sergeant (SFC, E-7 USA) carried a Smith & Wesson® Mdl 27 in a shoulder holster. Anyone he shot didn't get back up; no second shots required! All our Chopper Jockeys were issued S&W 4" Skinny Barrel Mdl 10's (38 Special). As late as 1984, Army helicopter pilots still carried Mdl 10's. (The 130gr FMJ load was pretty anemic IMHO.)

September 26, 2012, 08:57 AM	#7
badge851 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 326	While not an issued weapon, many soldiers carried their own 357 Mags during the Vietnam War. One Platoon Sergeant (SFC, E-7 USA) carried a Smith & Wesson® Mdl 27 in a shoulder holster. Anyone he shot didn't get back up; no second shots required! All our Chopper Jockeys were issued S&W 4" Skinny Barrel Mdl 10's (38 Special). As late as 1984, Army helicopter pilots still carried Mdl 10's. (The 130gr FMJ load was pretty anemic IMHO.) __________________ Only two defining forces have ever died for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & Marine. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.