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shurshot · June 6, 2010, 06:08 PM

I just got a DEAL on a gently used model 13 3" .357. A co-worker / friend threw in a Strong belt holster. Great condition, light blueing wear, as he was an Intensive Supervision Probation Officer in the 80's and carried it, only shooting it to qualify with every year. Back then, PO's had to furnish their own weapons and gear. As we are issued S&W MP 9mm's now, he wanted another 9mm for off duty / home defense, so he sold me his mod 13 for next to nothing.

Anyhow, I love the gun! Very accurate with .38 spl 148 wadcutters, shoots like a .22 target pistol at 20 yards. 3" bbl, Fixed sights and DEAD ON!

I have had model 19 and 66 snubbies before, loved them, but was bothered by the adj. sights, as I was concerned about clothing snags. Sold them. The model 13 changes things... No concerns now with the old FBI gun!!!

So does anyone know of a good quality inside the belt holster for this gun? I'm going to retire my old make Charter Arms .38 snub and start carrying this with some 125/Mags.

Thanks in advance!

June 6, 2010, 06:08 PM	#1
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Smith & Wesson model 13 .357 holster? I just got a DEAL on a gently used model 13 3" .357. A co-worker / friend threw in a Strong belt holster. Great condition, light blueing wear, as he was an Intensive Supervision Probation Officer in the 80's and carried it, only shooting it to qualify with every year. Back then, PO's had to furnish their own weapons and gear. As we are issued S&W MP 9mm's now, he wanted another 9mm for off duty / home defense, so he sold me his mod 13 for next to nothing. Anyhow, I love the gun! Very accurate with .38 spl 148 wadcutters, shoots like a .22 target pistol at 20 yards. 3" bbl, Fixed sights and DEAD ON! I have had model 19 and 66 snubbies before, loved them, but was bothered by the adj. sights, as I was concerned about clothing snags. Sold them. The model 13 changes things... No concerns now with the old FBI gun!!! So does anyone know of a good quality inside the belt holster for this gun? I'm going to retire my old make Charter Arms .38 snub and start carrying this with some 125/Mags. Thanks in advance! Last edited by shurshot; June 6, 2010 at 07:33 PM.