Has anyone here watched Bosch ? My wife and I have watched 5 seasons I think. It’s entertaining and episodes are relatively short, 40 mins or so. Here’s my question. Would an LA detective be allowed to carry a cocked and locked 1911 in 2015? Most others are carrying Glocks or some other plastic gun. And Bosch has too in some episodes. But mostly he has the 1911 and 2 spare mags on his belt. And the 1911 is cocked when you see it up close. Just curious.
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Jlpgumbo
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Since when does Harry follow department rules?
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LAPD does offer a 1911 transition course for officers. Not sure what the requirements are.
I believe their SWAT and SIS personnel also carry 1911s.
Not an expert on it though and hopefully one of the former LAPD guys will be along to correct any mistakes I made.
Enjoy the show and actually just started watching if for second time this week.
I believe their SWAT and SIS personnel also carry 1911s.
Not an expert on it though and hopefully one of the former LAPD guys will be along to correct any mistakes I made.
Enjoy the show and actually just started watching if for second time this week.
ordnanceguy
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Bosch has had a large following with Forum members for years. See one of many earlier threads on the series:
https://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/652689-bosch-final-season.html?highlight=Bosch
Charlie
https://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/652689-bosch-final-season.html?highlight=Bosch
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Bosch was a good show. Maybe it's artistic license to show a 1911 instead of a Glock, or even a SIG. But a good choice of weapon for a good character.
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Yes, you I and everyone reading this knows that. But it’s a 2015 California setting. Who knows what they think. I just figured at the local police level they’d want everyone carrying the same gun.
Bosch series was great.
Bosch Legacy not so great.
Bosch Legacy not so great.
DWalt
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Nothing whatsoever to do with the LA police or Bosch, but in the Texas County where my second home is, all of the Sheriff's deputies carry .45 1911s cocked and locked. No plastics to be seen.
I know many people have become sticklers for detail and accuracy in TV and movies.
Not me. It’s entertainment and not a documentary.
I find excessive realism a turnoff. I prefer older acting where violence is “theatrical” rather than explicit.
Props are props. Exercise your imagination.
But, I recognize that the trend is ever more graphic, explicit and realistic.
Understandable as too many people, especially younger ones, live life vicariously rather than participatory.
Not intending to criticize anyone. Just my opinion and preferences.
Not me. It’s entertainment and not a documentary.
I find excessive realism a turnoff. I prefer older acting where violence is “theatrical” rather than explicit.
Props are props. Exercise your imagination.
But, I recognize that the trend is ever more graphic, explicit and realistic.
Understandable as too many people, especially younger ones, live life vicariously rather than participatory.
Not intending to criticize anyone. Just my opinion and preferences.
Re violence on the screen, there's probably a happy medium somewhere. Maybe it changes with generations.
Some of the violence on screen nowadays is, I think, deliberately cartoonish, so over the top that it is not realistic at all. At that level it just seems silly, and does not affect me. (My wife hates it though.)
Some of the violence on screen nowadays is, I think, deliberately cartoonish, so over the top that it is not realistic at all. At that level it just seems silly, and does not affect me. (My wife hates it though.)
The thing is, they make it a point to highlight his gun. There are times when all you see is gun , holster, belt, and hip. Zoomed in close. As well as the double mag carrier and badge. Maybe it’s them saying Harry is a rebel and badass. I also think Harry is the show’s producer. So there’s that.
Saw a local cop it the Publix just the other day with a c&l 1911 in a "low slung tactical" type holster. Didn't look like he was in the mood to answer questions about it. Joe
Bosch is eerily accurate in the precinct/police station scenes.
Reminds me of my old job. Almost too much!
Great series.
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Reminds me of my old job. Almost too much!
Great series.
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Jack Flash
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Interesting how many police / PI shows with the main character carrying a 1911 variant. I wonder if anybody here who watches a lot of these shows would compile a list.
Just off the top of my head, these come to mind:
Magnum & Jessie Stone (maybe Tom Selleck is a 1911 fan)
Longmire
Mike Hammer
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I thought I could come up with more ... a little help somebody?
Just off the top of my head, these come to mind:
Magnum & Jessie Stone (maybe Tom Selleck is a 1911 fan)
Longmire
Mike Hammer
...
I thought I could come up with more ... a little help somebody?
Watched the complete series and really enjoyed it.
Rodan
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Tom Selleck is a shooter, and IIRC the 1911 used in the 'Stone' movies is his personal gun that was built by the Gunsite Gunsmithy. Magnum was probably early enough that he didn't have as much say in the production, but it would have made sense with the character's military background.
Back to Bosch, yes, LAPD did authorize the 1911 during that timeframe. The books don't seem to dwell on Bosch's guns as much as the TV does, but there he started with a revolver.
The writer, Michael Connoley is one of the producers. IIRC in one of the books he claims Harry's 1911 is still allowed because of continued use.
kamloops67
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My question is , how did magnum tuck a 1911 behind his belt in the small of the back and have it stay there ?
I’ve tried, don’t work for me at all lol
I’ve tried, don’t work for me at all lol
Reading through this, I remembered how much I liked the first iteration of Bosch on Amazon. The early days of Prime and streaming. Started back on Bosch:Legacy, season one. Watched the first five today, while waiting out the heatwave. Next five in season one tomorrow, then on to season two. Great show, great actors and characters, excellent writing and adaptation.
