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If you had $1000 to buy your service weapon.....
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Posted 3 months ago .....what pistol would you buy?
Please select caliber, make, and size. 9mm .40 .45
HK Glock Springfield XD Sig S&W M&P
4" 5"
If your favorite make is not there then select caliber and size and write in your favorite make. The reason I am doing this is because I will soon be getting a LEO job where the department doesn't issue weapons. Thanks for your input. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Glock .40~ On a side note the Model 35 is a competition handgun, which is what we carry- So I do well at the range, even with my WEAK HAND. Police Link Forums Moderator PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY! Obstacles are what you see when you lose sight of the goal. I'd rather die trying than live as a coward. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Kimber .45 acp, Pro Eclipse II. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Colt .45! The gun, not the drink... |
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| Posted 3 months ago Sig P220 with the lasermax guide rod laser...45acp loaded with Double Tap 200 gr Speer gold dots |
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| Posted 3 months ago 9MM. Glock model 19 4'' with 115. Gr. for work. Light Fast easy to handle but given the right ammo. it works great. As far as home security goes 9MM Glock model 19 with 147 Gr. hollow points with brass jackets will stop the threat instantly in it's place. |
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| Posted 3 months ago TrubluTexan says ...
This is what I am looking at getting for myself personally, well as soon as I have the money, lol. Train for the worst, Hope for the best - Be Safe |
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| Posted 3 months ago Glock, Model 31 .357 which is what we carry.
Beyond fatigue lies compensatory hypertrophy |
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| Posted 3 months ago If I could have/use anything I would use this...
Springfield 1911 TRP Loaded Operator
My Springfield XD .45 Tactical comes in a close second...this picture is not my TRP, I changed out the burner grips for a set of Hogue wrap-around ones...I also don't have a TLR-2, but I do have a Streamlight M6 for it...
*edit* Mind you I already own one and these are more than 1K...I'd go with an XD and spend the rest on a good Blade-Tech holster... ¡GØÐ HņH ÑØ ƒÜR¥ †HÂÑ À Pϧ§ËР؃ƒ PÁRņRØØPËR! Ríø†!™ |
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| Posted 3 months ago For $1000 bucks, a Glock 21SF (.45ACP) and a Glock Model 27 (.40 S&W/Subcompact-to back up my duty weapon, a model 22). I'll spend the rest on ammo to put through them. (LE discount makes em' about $400 a piece.) FORMERLY KNOWN AS wgipson1073.
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| Posted 3 months ago Sig P220 HK45 Glock 21SF w G30SF BUG I am normally a 1911 type but if you go this route make sure you are willing to invest the time and money on a quality piece. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Wow! A grand to buy a gun....hmmmm.... From 1911's, I'd chose one of the following: Para Ordinance; Kimber or Colt .45's Polymer guns: Glock; Springfield XD; H&K (.40; .357sig; or .45gap). |
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| Posted 3 months ago Sig Sauer P226 40 cal with a set of Hogue grips. Be nice. Be professional. Have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Misery minus me equals humor. I reject your reality and substitute my own. |
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| Posted 3 months ago I'd either stick with my XD45 or my Glock 35 or I'd pick up a new HK 45. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Sig 226 .40 with an insight led light and sig 15 round SCT mags carried in a Safariland 6285 holster |
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| Posted 3 months ago This are good inputs but not only think in quality but in quantity as well (talking about mag capacity) you never know when you need it |
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| Posted 3 months ago ccent says ...
The 45 XDs hold 13+1 Springfield also has a GI-1911 that holds 13+1 ( http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=11 ) MSRP= $676 ( http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=PW9701LP )
Honestly, if Sig made a Hi-Cap .357 Sig I'd be all over it...but I'm sold on my Springfields, I just wish they did a better job on the finish for my XD...hopefully the XDMs will be better!
¡GØÐ HņH ÑØ ƒÜR¥ †HÂÑ À Pϧ§ËР؃ƒ PÁRņRØØPËR! Ríø†!™ |
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| Posted 3 months ago Glock 23 with night sights and a tlr1 light. |
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| Posted 3 months ago CopOnBoard says ...
I'll go with the G19 also, but with Fed 147 gr. HST, 124 gr. +P Gold Dots or 124, 127 and 147 gr. Ranger-T. However, I'm not going to expect any handgun to stop anyone instantly. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Sig GSR 1911, just like the one I carry on my time. Pat Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers. |
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| Posted 3 months ago No magic wands out there. Find what feels best in your hand. Which trigger system you are happiest about using, which safety system works best for your grip, what holster systems are available to carry it, and then burn up a couple cases of ammo confirming your choice. What works great/best/or not at all for me, might have nothing to do with your response. Whatever sidearm/ammo combination you get, its only advantage is its right there when you need it, the shotgun or rifle is what you should be reaching for when you have the luxury. I gave up caring what officers had in their holsters a long time ago. Now I just care that they can hit with it, and get it out of the holster without requiring a calendar to time them, or having some P.O.S. holster that loses the gun when they run/jump/wrestle, etc. Rails for a light are okay, night sights are neat, lasers can be a nice option, but none of that matters a damn if you are slow and awkward with something you bought that doesn't suit you just because someone else thought it was "the best." Good luck, train hard, fight smart. |
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| Posted 3 months ago RictusGrin says ...
Ain't that the truth!! Handguns are notoriously unreliable as INSTANT fight stoppers. If you want that, grab a 12 gauge & get to work! |
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| Posted 3 months ago Glock model 22 or 23 in 40 Caliber, whichever fits your hand better. I have found the best ammunition for Personal Defense / Duty application is Speer Gold Dot and Corbon DPX. Use the money left over to put gas in your car WHO'S IN CHARGE OF THIS MESS??? |
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| Posted 3 months ago officer1983 says ...
As far as Glocks go, I'd use my Glock 35 for a primary & maybe a 23 or 27 (or both) as back-up guns. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Sig 2340 or 226 in 40 cal Those that think they know everything annoy those of us that do.
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| Posted 3 months ago Glock Model 30 45 Auto. Small, compact, 10 rounds and accurate. Being a Tyrant does not make one a Leader! |
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| Posted 3 months ago TrubluTexan says ...
This is THE choice- best weapon I ever fired. |
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| Posted 3 months ago I would by exactly what I have a glock 23 with Trijicon night sights, and a 3M weapon mounted light. Why would anyone "save money" on the one tool thier life might depend on. I buy cheaper pants, shirts, socks, ect. But gear that might save my life I get exactly what I want. I reject your reality and submit my own. |
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| Posted 3 months ago huslmoc says ...
Exellent gun for the range but I have a lot of stopages on mine when ever it gets dirty, or I am not standing still with perfect form, firing slowly. Be careful just becuase it kicks ass on the range does not mean it will make a good COMBAT gun. With that said .....Man them Kimbers is pretty I love shooting mine for recreation. I reject your reality and submit my own. |
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| Posted 3 months ago HK USP .45 Expert or Tactical
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