I have to carry my issued Glock 22 as a duty gun, but my trusty 442 is carried daily as a back up.

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My 3913 is my main carry gun, though I'm thinking about trying out the 5906 for a month in that role out of curiosity.

Leiden,

"4566 under left leg" ? I'm confused what you mean by that.


Cat

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When driving or watching..sorry. I run a surveillance squad.

Well, after reading LTMEMORY's post about joining in 1970 I guess it's OK to add mine...

It was 1967...Yes, that's right 1967... (no age jokes please!)
When I joined the force I carried a .357 Highway Patrolman in one of those holsters that swivels so when you get in the cruiser you don't sit on your gun. That was the cool setup back then. It was a nice gun that the dept. armorer took to S&W on one of his trips. While he was there he switched my grips for a nice pair that he hand picked for me. They also fine tuned it for me while he was there.
Later I carried a Combat Magnum (I don't think they had model numbers back then) and finally I got a model 39-2 in the early 70's when they first started carrying autos.
I don't do that any more but I kept that gun until a few years back when I traded it for something lighter... a 908s and a few years later traded that for a CS9.
As you get older the weight means a lot.

Ah, the good old days!

PS. My full equipment load was my gun, my cuffs, 2 extra mags, my nightstick and my call box key... Oh yeh, and my whistle.

A 5943TSW and CS9 as backup, I have changed the grips to cocobolo from the rosewood seen here

Way back in the late 70s. Model 19 four inch and a Model 60 in an ankle holster when on patrol. We couldn't carry speed loaders and had just gotten permission for speed strips in the drop pouch. Two loads of .38 158gr WW +P in the speed strips and .357 158gr in the weapon. We had to carry .38 in the drop pouch in the event we needed to share ammo. Could only have .357 in the weapon (and in a couple of extra speed strips in my front pockets)

Leiden,

Ah. That makes sense, thanks.


Cat

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Still P220 & 640-1.

We still had call boxes when I started (for phone calls before cell phones; dispatched via radio & computer though), the boxes went away but the keys work the traffic lights.

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July 4, 1776 not Jan 30, 1909

I carried a 4" 5906 as primary for several years and it did well for me.

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July 4, 1776 not Jan 30, 1909

I carry a Smith & Wesson 1911 as primary duty weapon; a model 38 airweight on the ankle; a 681 as the seat gun (coyotes and such), and my patrol rifle is a Smith & Wesson AR 15 (311000).

All S&W for 34 1/2 years: Models 28, 64, 65, two 66s, 67, two 686s, 669, 6906, 3913, and a Shield 9. I've always liked variety, and never could turn down a trade for something interesting!

Retired but still work special events. 4506 or 4506-1 depending. ancient (Fathers) model 19 .357 as a back-up. Lucky enough to carry what I want. Last year even pulled out the 4" 586. Was surprized to see how many current officers had never even fired a revolver or even carried a back-up. I'm not that old either just started young.