Is there any Police Agency that still requires revolvers?

[Doug.38PR]

One aspect is that a "revolver mandate" would discriminate against women potential officers who have smaller hands which don't fit a revo. I have read some PDs qualified Browning Hi Powers expressly because of their smaller trigger reach to give women a fair chance to qualify.

They can't carry J-Frames or Police Postive small frame guns?

Funny, last week I saw a fat black woman deputy who looked like Mammy (Hattie McDaniel) from Gone With the Wind wearing pants and a uniform. She has a revolver hanging off her well rounded self in a pancake holster with hogue grips. Reeaal intimidating

 

[smith revolver cop]

I think with more "non-gun" people becoming LEO's you may see a resurgance of revolvers for duty weapons.

Interesting thought, but I would have to disagree. I do feel that there are certainly more 'non-gun' people becoming LEOs, as well as administrators. Lots of newer coppers don't even go out and practice; the only shooting they do is at annual qualifications. But, most of these non-gun people seem to have swallowed too much of the Glock Kool-Aid, and are convinced that the Glock "Safe Action" pistol is the best and only gun for LE use. Those who have never used revolvers tend to think of them as some sort of antique.

 

[smith revolver cop]

Sheriffoconee, I like your style. When I see a LEO carrying a revolver I think "there's a guy who probably knows his guns."

+1. An older (experienced, practiced!) officer with 6 rounds in a cylinder is quite possibly more formidable than a newbie with two dozen rounds in his wonder-nine or wonder-forty and darn near no idea what to do with it!!!

 

[Glock1911]

Not a LEO, but I own three wheel guns and two Glocks. My CC weapon is a J Frame Smith. I bought a G19 for CC, but much prefer the simple and unobtrusive J frame for carry.

 

[badge]

I dont know if any department "mandates " revolvers only but I carried an N frame as well as a J frame BUG for my last 4 years as Glocks were not authorized as yet. I love the revolver but in a life altering situation with an exchange of gunfire you are better off with more rounds. Trust me.

 

[Cooter Brown]

I FINALLY got a set of stocks that will let me carry my 58 on duty. I couldn't risk the PC magnas that came with it, since they are about 99%, and the gun itself is about 95+% and N frame targets I had on it just didn't do it justice.
The N frame I have carried the most is my 22-4. I know it is a new, inspired by the devil N frame with CNC milling and a lock, but I like it a lot, it shoots well....and I like the moonclips

The 22-4 is a neat gun--I really want one.

I'm down in your neck of the woods woodcock hunting quite a bit in Dec. Jan. If I see feller with a uniform and a 22-4 I'll say howdy. I think I'll probably have the right guy!

By the way, I drive like a little old lady...

 

[dfariswheel]

On the TV program "The First 48" there's a black woman homicide investigator in Birmingham AL, who appears to carry a 4" blued revolver in what looks like a Kydex holster.

I don't think I'd care to "try her on".

In departments that allow some discretion in what to carry, and in departments that "grandfather" in guns, you still see revolvers.

 

[ditrina]

On the TV program "The First 48" there's a black woman homicide investigator in Birmingham AL, who appears to carry a 4" blued revolver in what looks like a Kydex holster.

I don't think I'd care to "try her on".

In departments that allow some discretion in what to carry, and in departments that "grandfather" in guns, you still see revolvers.

dafariswheel...
Nice to see you visiting on " this side"..

ditrina

 

[sheriffoconee]

The 22-4 is a neat gun--I really want one.

I'm down in your neck of the woods woodcock hunting quite a bit in Dec. Jan. If I see feller with a uniform and a 22-4 I'll say howdy. I think I'll probably have the right guy!

By the way, I drive like a little old lady...

Drop by the office and set a spell. Derned if know where to shoot a woodcock around here unless it is on a plantation somewhere. Coyotes are getting most every wild bird anywhere around here these days.

 

[Doug.38PR]

On the TV program "The First 48" there's a black woman homicide investigator in Birmingham AL, who appears to carry a 4" blued revolver in what looks like a Kydex holster.

I don't think I'd care to "try her on".

In departments that allow some discretion in what to carry, and in departments that "grandfather" in guns, you still see revolvers.

I'll be danged. Didn't know you were over here. When did you join S&W.

I've actually seen a number of revolvers on a few young people my age over here in North Louisiana in addition to some of the old timer deputies and such. I came across a young black policeman in Sterlington, Louisiana when I was passing through at a Drivers Insurance checkpoint. He stepped up to the window and checked my DL, CHL and Insurance. I noticed a S&W stainless K frame with adjustable sights (either a 65 or 66) in his basketweave holster with twin basketweave speedloader pouch. He didn't say a word about my CHL or any gun I might have on me. I almost ask him about his gun, but he was preoccupied and had a lot going and there were other people in line so I let it go.

I was over at the Union Parish courthouse a while back and saw a white male Union Parish Sheriff Deputy escorting some prisoners and he had a S&W revolver with magna grips (wasn't close enough to see more)

In Morehouse Parish I saw at their courthouse a few years ago a deputy with what looked like a M-19 .357 Magnum with target grips. He was a white old man who was probably grandfathered. A friend of mine in Quachita Parish who used to be with the sheriff's office told me that you can carry a revolver if you wish. Although I think he told me the sheriff's office "requests" that you carry an automatic. (Don't exactly know how much "request" means)

 

[luis]

My brother in law is currently severing detached duty with overseas with the diplomatic service not as a guard. He was issued a NIB 3 inch M13. The gun had been transfered from the FBI and kept in storage until he got it. Inside the box was the original paperwork when the FBI inspected the gun before accepting.

I do know of many depts that still allow carry but I can only remember one that still purchases revolvers Peoria which purchased 120 686s less than two years ago.

 

[4864]

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Originally Posted by badguybuster View Post
I think with more "non-gun" people becoming LEO's you may see a resurgance of revolvers for duty weapons.


"Interesting thought, but I would have to disagree. I do feel that there are certainly more 'non-gun' people becoming LEOs, as well as administrators. Lots of newer coppers don't even go out and practice; the only shooting they do is at annual qualifications. But, most of these non-gun people seem to have swallowed too much of the Glock Kool-Aid, and are convinced that the Glock "Safe Action" pistol is the best and only gun for LE use. Those who have never used revolvers tend to think of them as some sort of antique."

I would agree. Glock are the modern standard LE gun just as S&W & Colt revolvers where 20+ years ago. I have worked with or talked with younger Cops who think revolvers are old and unsafe. This is of course just plan ignorant as many have never shot one or don't care to appreciate the history of the job.

 

[4864]

The two local police departments prohibit IL equipped revolvers.

I've qualified with my 3" 66, as well as a 3" 13-3 for on/off duty.

More often than not I only carry them off duty. Most agencies around me use 45 semi auto's. Regards 18DAI.

Smart Departments to ban IL guns. They must have done some home work!

I have Fall qualification come up and will use my Model 66 2.5 inch bbl for off duty use.

 

[ronjohn]

I was is Ocean City, MD last week and I saw several officers carrying revolvers. I spoke with an officer a few years ago about this and he told me that part-timers get issued the revolvers and full time officers get Sig Sauer autos.

 

[NA225]

LEO Revolver Carry

I carry a revolver as much or more than a semi-automatic. S&W 640 for office work, 3 inch model 65 or 4 inch model 66 in the field. Speed strips in pocket for reload. Love a good S&W revolver, as my dad said "they squirt when you pull the trigger".

 

[dfariswheel]

"I'll be danged. Didn't know you were over here. When did you join S&W"

Only since 2001.

 

[DonD]

If an officer was in a rural area and could comfortably carry it, a 6" barreled .357 with max snort ammo like Buffalo Bore could do things only a hot 10mm could equal and I doubt that there there are many LEOs carrying those.

As the sheriff said and as we all know, a good shooter with a revolver will beat a half ass shooter doing "spray and pray" with a semi anytime. Don

 

[Inspector-Callahan]

See them in Philly although it may be a grandfathering issue as the officers don't appear to be new recruits.

I work and live right near independence hall and the National park police there all seem to have revolvers. I'm not sure if they are Federally employed or contracted guards outsourced to protect the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall area.

IC

 

[dkp9782]

Being retired, I still have to qualify every year per HR218. Shot both my 5946 and my 10-8 a coupla weeks ago, qualified with both, but shot better with the 10-8. 37 years service, and a 5946 cuz I still can't get used to a safety, a decocker, or "safe action". Old square butt chief, or a model 38 in my pocket since 1972. ( and they both show their age!)

 

[AZretired]

One aspect is that a "revolver mandate" would discriminate against women potential officers who have smaller hands which don't fit a revo. I have read some PDs qualified Browning Hi Powers expressly because of their smaller trigger reach to give women a fair chance to qualify.

When we still issued revolvers the women on my department wouls put the Magna grips on their M-66 and had no problem qualifying. I think revolvers are easier to fit smaller hands that autos.

I carried a revolver for the first 13 years of my career and I never felt undergunnned. I am a gun person and I don't think revolvers are just for "non-gun" people as someone stated. I would have carried a revolver for my entire career had department regs allowed.