When I became a LEO some 48 years ago, we were issued .38 spls. (Colts) That progressed to 357 mags (SW and Colt) (both great revolvers.) From there the semi auto years arrived and we went to Beretta 9mm 92F's. (Extremely well made and dependable) which I was carrying when I retired after 29 yrs of service. Since then my department has switched to H&K .45's. An excellent pistol from all reports. The only time I ever felt under gunned was with the .38's. The 9mm were also not as powerful as one might like but did provide more rounds between reloads. These observations are only my opinions and I'm sure that there are many out there with different points of view.

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