U.S. Air Force Combat Masterpieces
The complete history of the S&W .38 revolvers began during World War II with the Victory Model, which was followed by several “Aircrewman” models. The Combat Masterpiece was introduced to the commercial market in 1949, and it became the Model 15 in 1957 when S&W began using model numbers.
Clapp: The Case for Hammerless Revolvers
Wiley Clapp makes a strong case for a particular class of firearm as a near ideal concealed carry/personal defense handgun—the hammerless revolver.
Profile: Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Captain Dan Combs
A friend of legendary Border Patrolman Bill Jordan and the FBI’s Jelly Bryce, Captain Dan Combs performed amazing exhibition shoots and taught his fellow lawmen skills to save their lives.
Right For You: Ladies Pistol Project 3 Results
What are the best handguns for women? We decided to ask them in the course of the Ladies Pistol Project 3. All told, 68 women fired 26 handguns and gave us their impressions.
Rifleman Q&A: Where Did the USAF Combat Masterpieces Go?
In the mid-20th century, The U.S. Air Force had many Combat Masterpiece revolvers in its service, later known as the Model 15.
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