This Old Gun......S&W Model 49 Bodyguard

[Annihilator]

An Official Journal Of The NRA | This Old Gun: Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

When the market for concealable backup revolvers expanded in the 1950s, the Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard offered a great alternative to the Chiefs Special.

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[KillerFord1977]

Shot a few rounds thru those. .38 special makes them a nice manageable pistol.

have a model 19 now that is a joy to shoot

 

[Peglegjoe]

I love dad's old '51 Colt .38 4" Official Police...

 

[Wirenut]

Just nothin like a j-frame!!
Everybody should have at least one.

 

[SMSgtRod]

Had one long ago and it was the EDC.....

 

[Peglegjoe]

From dad's original Colt box:

 

[papa]

Just nothin like a j-frame!!
Everybody should have at least one.

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I have a nickle version .

 

[HansGruber]

I had a 649 for a while...I liked it, but prefer the Centennial (“hammerless”); I just shoot it better. I feel that I get a higher grip, it’s easier to control.

 

[Annihilator]

From dad's original Colt box:

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That’s really cool.