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Old 10-09-2009, 04:04 PM
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Waukegan PD in northeast Illinois also adopted the Model 39, and also carried them in a cross-draw full flap holster. They converted to the Model 19 in the mid-to-late 70's after an controversial accidental shooting that was blamed on a design defect of the Model 39. A detective, who also was a member of the department pistol team, was in a foot chase after a suspected burglar, carrying his Model 39 in his right hand, safety off, uncocked. The detective tripped and the gun fell in front of him, striking the muzzle, and discharged. The bullet ricocheted off the pavement and struck the suspect square in the back of the head, killing him instantly.
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