SA Hall was with out question the greatest legal instructor the Bureau ever had. Unfortunately, that was not the job he should have had. As the Unit Chief of FTU he was an even better performer. It was the debacle over the 1076 that undid his rein and brought undesired turns to several other careers.

As for the Springfields, they are outstanding performers for those who shoot. They require a higher level of awareness than the Glocks, Sigs, or the 1076. One must be diligent about cleaning. Yet, for those that do - the accuracy benefit makes up for it all. It is not for everyone or every Agent. It is issued as a special purpose pistol for individuals who receive special training.

I am not a fan of the TupperPistol which is the current issue, but it is hard to deny its success and reliability as a mass-issue tool. It is however, the only weapon ever issued that lacks any redeeming aesthetic quality.

I think the BU should issue 8 shot Model 27s with 3.5" barrels as its general issue handgun.