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Old 06-04-2018, 10:17 PM
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The guns are owned by the officer. They might have some at the range for training and loaners, but I bet there were less than 200 duty weapon revolvers left. Certainly more off duty revolvers, but those are still grandfathered in.

The last duty revolver was issued 26 years ago. The last off duty was authorized 21 years ago. There were less than 200 still in duty holsters Those guys won’t be around for much longer. They’ve had 25 years to turn them in for a free 9MM. They chose not to. They should have been allowed to retire with them. They would have all been gone within a few years. NYPD cops qualify 2 times a year. 300 rounds a year. No real cost in keeping the ammo on hand since off duty wheel guns are still OK.

Wheel guns are a badge of honor. Last Model 10 or 36 was issued 30 years ago. Wearing a wheel gun is a status symbol. You were there when there was over 2500 murders a year. None of those guys are even in patrol anymore. The gun belt hangs in a locker to be worn maybe twice a year.

We had to pick our guns from a table in 2 minutes. Pick up one and feel it. Then choose. You knew right away. Then you had to hand over your money order for it. There was a real connection there.

Last edited by kbm6893; 06-04-2018 at 10:21 PM.
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