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They belonged to my late dad. He loved them and so does my husband. Sentiment, I guess. But, they could get the job done if needed.

We also several blackpowder weapons that date to to the American Revolution. They are on loan to two American museums. I am leaving them to them in my will. They just don't know it yet. :^ )

Smith makes at least two pistols that meet most of the criteria named in the article. They have a Sigma line and a Walther P99 clone that both are hammerless and have 10 round magazine capacities. I honest don't know how many coils are in the magazine springs, but that can be solved with a contract only magazine , call it the Sigma Model whatever Mod 1.

If I were an air marshal I'd like a hammerless revolver in .38+p or .357. You can shoot one in your pocket without the hammer or slide being fouled by the clothing. I know glazer's, which I assume they carry, are supposed to feed through a automatic, but a revolver hardly ever fails to fire. I know the marshals are supposed ot go through these complicated training senarios, and that's great. I sure do want them trained and prepared to engage multiple terrorists who are shielded by hostages. BUT, the most likely senario's can probably best be solved by sitting there in the seat until the bad guy walks past you and shooting him in the back. Not very John Wayne, but when you look at hostage senarios, especially with one or two bad guys per incident or per room, an armed hostage usually would have an oportunity to shoot one of the bad guys in the back. For that, give me a hammerless snubnose .38.

They belonged to my late dad

My late grandfather had a pair of Blackhawks in 357 and 44 magnum. Hence my nostalgic choice with no regret.

My better half has a beautiful flintlock pistol made for her by her late father.