What do you LEO's here carry on duty?

[NewShooter78]

So I'm signing up to take the civil service (police) exam this week, and even though I don't want to jump the gun (pardon the pun), I am trying to evaluate which sidearm would be the best for me if I have a choice in the matter. I am looking to see what you LEO's here carry on the job. So lets here it. And if you have a suggestion for a BUG let me here it too.

 

[Ala Dan]

As A Former LEO

Since July of 1988-

a .45 caliber SIG-SAUER P220A

bug-

NAA .22 magnum with a 1-1/8" barrel

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Steve in PA]

Last couple of years: Two-tone Sig P-220.

Before that: Beretta 92FS

 

[Sarge111]

Plain-clothes assignment...

plain-jane Sig 220. I am finally among the chosen few who work (normally) straight days/weekends off, so I applied a little orange model paint to the front sight to make it easier to find in the daytime. Other than that, I hung a short trigger in it because Momma likes to shoot it, too.

I packed 1911's for ages, and should have tried a 220 a lot sooner.

 

[Morgan]

USP45 full size, condition 1.

Back up is a secret.

 

[j.wise]

I carry a HK USP45F Stainless, with a Glock 26 as a back-up in the velcro straps of my vest (zippered shirt=easy access.)

I am questioning the wisdom of getting a Glock 21 and a Glock 30 as back-up. While the Glock 21 is a fine duty weapon, the Glock 30 is a bit on the chunky side to be "hiding" under the shirt. It's not like I have to really hide it anyways, so I guess the bulge isn't that big of a deal. It would be nice to be able to feed your back-up with the mags on your belt. Oh well. Maybe if my HK ever breaks, I'll get that combo (laughing at myself, knowing full-well that HK's will never break!)

 

[tlhelmer]

Issued the Beretta 96-G with 180 gr. Speer Gold-dots

 

[El Tejon]

I carried a Glock M23 with a S&W M638 as a bug.

 

[NewShooter78]

Thanks for the replies so far. I've come up with a short list: Glock 17 or 34, Beretta 92, Para LDA, or Sig 220. I know, I know, its the classic 9mm vs. .45 debate. I guess if I could make up my mind on caliber, it would be a lot easier to decide.

 

[Frenchy]

I've carried the HS 2000 for 3 years!

 

[12-34hom]

Duty weapon.

Currently, Para P-14ltd -45acp or DW "Razorback" 1911 series 70 - 10mm.

12-34hom.

 

[cookhj]

beretta 96d centurion .40

 

[md2lgyk]

Glock 22C. What makes you think you're going to have a choice?

 

[NewShooter78]

Well I'm not sure of the department I'm applying for does give you a choice, but I know the Sheriff's dept that the city is in gives you a limited choice in which weapon you carry. I've got to talk to an aquaintence on the dept. I'm applying for to find out.

 

[JAREDSHS]

What do you LEO's here carry on duty

S&W 5906/Safari070--duty carry
S&W CS45D bug in ankle rig

 

[Lane Mullins]

her's your caliber choice, whichever one the department you work for issues. That way, you always have ammo. We swapped from 9 to 40 last year and now I'm getting rid of some nines and replacing them with 40's of the same weapons. Can't beat free.

Glock 22 is our issued.

 

[Dave Williams]

I'm carrying an issued Glock 22C, with 165 Gold Dots. BUG is a personal SW 442, with Rem 158gr LSWC HP +P.

Prior to the Glocks we had SW 4586 with 230gr Ranger SXT.

Wierd having two G22Cs on the same LEO thread, not that common a LEO gun.

Dave Williams

 

[RightIsRight]

md2lgyk and Dave,

Have you shot the G22C in low light conditions? Is upward flash bad?

 

[10mmshooter]

When I was in law enforcement...I worked for a very small department. We were authorized to carry basically anything that we could qualify with.
I carried a Glock 23 in .40 S&W. But, we had officers who carried 1911's, 9mm Rugers, .45 HK's, and one who carried a P99.
As for BUG's.....I prefered to stick with interchangability, so I had a Glock 27. Others chose to go with a wide assortment of options that I never really quizzed them on too much.

 

[Dave Williams]

RightIsRight,

I've shot mine ALOT in low light and darkness............there is some flash directed up in a V, but you focus on the front sight and the target, not the flash, so the flash is no big issue and never hindered me in any of my training.

Dave

 

[Erik]

HK USP40c LEM.

 

[Corey ACP]

First good luck on the exam, Just relax and try not to worry about every one else in the room.
As for me, In uniform, I carry a series 80 Colt 1911 govt. stainless. BUG is a Glock 26 with the pierce? ? mag base plate, so I have a spot for my pinky. Ammo is Federal Tactical 230 gr. +P for the .45 and Federal Tactical 135 gr. +P in 9mm. All ammo is dept. issued.

 

[KLR]

Glock 19 (personally owned). When we switch to .40, probably a Glock G-23 or a SigPro.

 

[agtman]

Yes, good luck on your exam. Hope you get on.

10mm AUTO: S&W 1076; Glock 20. Have qualified with both; can carry either.

I'll probably work in a personally owned Glock 29 as a BUG later this year.

 

[NewShooter78]

Thanks for the support Corey ACP, and agtman. I hope I can get on too.