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LEO Duty choices?
SUNRIVER
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I am trying to decide what Duty pistol I should get, I have to get it approved by the Firearms instructor but I have little insight into what makes a great duty pistol for LEO. ANy suggestions into what to look for or what not to get?
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0311 semper fi
Most departments have a policy that defines what is, or is not acceptable. For example, my agency issues duty weapons, but has guidelines for personal carry, such as must be .38, 9mm or .40 cal., must be double action etc. You might want to check that out before getting something like a 1911, or Hi-power and find it doesn't meet your guidelines.
I carry a Glock 23 on duty, and a Glock 27, or S&W model 60 off duty. It just depends on where I'm going, and what I'm wearing that helps me decide. What kind of agency are you going to ? That may also impact your decision such as being out in bad weather constantly, or a possibility of longer range being needed (Game and Fish).
I personally carry a glock 23 40 cal. for duty & a keltec 40 cal. off duty ...Good Luck and welcome to the brotherhood...The Thin Blue Line!
Good Luck !!!
d.a.stearns
Gunsmith / LEO
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I sense a pattern here though.....
GLOCK 23
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