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puckit9
i dont know a whole lot about firearms so i thouht id ask yall.

which of the following do you think would be the best law enforcment pistol to carry?

mateba model 6 .357 magnum
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walther p99 .40 S&W
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Smith & Wesson 686 357 Magnum
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i appreciate any feedback or thoughts on this matter.

thanks
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  • Rebel_James
    If I only had 6 shots, I'd choose the S&W model 686.

    If I was to choose a semi-auto, it would be a Glock Model 22 in .40 cal.

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  • punchie
    As a LEO duty gun I would chose the 99 (either S&W of Walther) of those that you have listed. Contrary to popular opinion I see no need for high capacity guns except for LEOs and Military. These professions will put you 'in harms way' where as a civilian I try not to put myself in those positions and if I should, 5-6 shots will do 99.99 % of the time.

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  • dbarale
    I'm not a LEO so take my opinion for what it's worth...
    If you don't know a lot about firearms what don't you spend the money on getting efficient with your isuued gun? Unless it's a Jennings 22, most departments are trying to arm you efficiently.
    Maybe you could get a smaller frame version of your issued weapon as a backup/off duty carry....

    On a side note I had the opportunity to try a para LDA recently and I was really impressed I never cared for a DA 1911 but this one changed my mind. I bet it would make a great duty weapon for a LEO. You can even get it in 40S&W if your department does not allow .45's. THE DAO could be an advantage in court if you get involved in a shooting...

    Daniel.
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  • jsavage
    WIth todays police departments leaning toward universal firearms requirements, I would say that the question itself is best answered by the department itself. Invariably, the best firearm is the one your department issues. If yours fails in a firefight, you can use your injured partners firearm with the same degree of expertise. Likewise, if you run dry of ammo, your fellow officer has a magazine that will fit your sidearm. The only thing that I know for sure is that in todays world, capacity is important and reliability is a requirement. I would choose the Walther, unless a G-23 was offered. My department issues the Glock 23 and I cary a subcompact Glock in .40 on the vest (it uses the same mags as my 23).
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Mark.... Your absolutely right, todays cops dont care much for revolvers, and depts issue only autos now anyway. I teach firearms at a local academy, and everyone has autos, they have for years. It is pretty much a mix of Glocks, Sigs, Berreta's, and sometimes a Ruger thrown in.

    My dept allows Glock's, Sig's and Berreta's in 9mm, .40 and .45 so the idea of sharing ammo in a shootout is not likely. Besides, we have discussed it at briefings and the general feeling is if one of my partners blasted away all his ammo and the fights still on, he's not getting any of mine.

    When we switched from wheel guns to autos, I went right to the .45 ACP, first in the Sig P220, then the Glock 21 for its higher capacity and better resistence to the elements.

    If I were back to carrying a revolver it would be the S&W 627 8 shot .357 Mag.

    Joe
    "Never let school interfere with your education"
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  • gonzo1510
    I would have to ask you this....what does your department allow you to carry? and What does your department issue?


    I am not a LEO...I work in the armored car industry. Having said that, my company issues the S&W model 19 .378 spl or the 686 in .357. We are allowed to carry our own sidearm if we choose to....well, we choose to. Most of the crews carry the Glock in one caliber or the other. I personally carry the 9mm Beretta with high caps and a .357 snubby in the back pocket. I would say that you should go to a range and try out various makes and models. See what works best for you and what type of duty ammo works best with what you choose to carry.
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