Any Police Departmens still using revolvers?

[texmex]

"The revolver is not as clumsy or random as the semi-automatic, but an elegant weapon from a more civilized age."

I am currently working plain clothes and carrying a 627 PC 2.5". When I want to carry something a little lighter, I carry a 60-10 3". As much as I like the 357s, I am thinking about going back to my 325 Night Guard for plain clothes and my 325 Thunder Ranch for when I do wear a uniform. They are a lot lighter. As much as I have practiced, I still cannot reload the 357 as fast as the 45. The 357 has the advantage of 8 rounds compared to 6, but getting all those little bullets lined up with the 8 holes is a little tedious with either speed loaders or moon clips. Maybe Hornady Critical Defense ammunition would be faster with the pointy bullets.
We buy our own sidearms. Approved uniform duty is basically 9MM to 45 with the exceptions that 38 Special is excluded and FN 5.7 is included. The plain clothes approved list does include 38 Special. I am in a 10 man agency and I'm the only one still carrying a revolver. Two guys carry Glock 357s, Two carry Glock 45s. Two carry FN 5.7s. Two carry 1911 45s. One guy has a S&W M&P 40. If I did switch to an automatic, it would probably be a 1911 45. I have several.

 

[ladder13]

I'm sure NYPD has a few hundred officers still using revolvers, but getting less by the day.

 

[Doug.38PR]

They must be US made, .38/.357, and hold five shots or more. )

Is there a revolver made that carries 4 or less?

 

[riverrat38]

I'm sure NYPD has a few hundred officers still using revolvers, but getting less by the day.

Yes, the NT Times article was written in 8 years ago. So, its been 19 years since the switch to 9mm. The numbers are probably approaching zero at a rapid pace!

Rick

 

[riverrat38]

AFAIK the Mayberry Sheriff's Dep't are still carrying revolvers.

It probably doesn't matter if you are only allowed to carry one cartridge!

Rick

 

[SixgunFife]

Neat older thread here, glad it was resurrected!

I used to see a fair number of City of Birmingham officers with revolvers; it was big news locally many moons ago when they started allowing the option of a Beretta 92 to its officers. I'm not sure if or how their policy might have changed since.

In the outlying municipalities, it's been a while since I last saw a revolver in service, except with the County SO where I still notice a handful from time to time.

 

[MP1518]

I dont see revolvers used on duty.
But OFF DUTY a lot of us pack wheelguns.

K/L frames and J frames.

 

[Doug M.]

Chicago PD has some older officers grandfathered and carrying revolvers; met one at O'Hare a while back when I was forced to fly somewhere.

 

[badge 851]

Real cops carry revolvers

I agree as I did.

 

[ultra45]

I have 31 years on (NY) still carry and qualify with my model 10 and model 36. As a detective I'm no longer in uniform, I also have the G-19, but rarely carry it.

 

[SixgunFife]

I have 31 years on (NY) ...

Thank you for your service!

 

[squidsix]

I have 31 years on (NY) still carry and qualify with my model 10 and model 36. As a detective I'm no longer in uniform, I also have the G-19, but rarely carry it.

Cheers to you sir. I have a lot of friends in NYSP, and to a man, they admire you guys down state.

 

[ultra45]

Thank you gentlemen and ladies...

I've had a very good run. Lucky for me I'm not stuck behind a desk. I'm blessed to be able to work with some of the best guys on the job. At the end of the day and the end of ones career, it's all about the people. The people who's lives you've touched (hopefully in a good way) and those you have had the pleasure to know and work with.

 

[DonJack100]

The Ky Dept of Corrections still issuse revolver, both Ruger 100's and SW 686's,while the SERT time carries Pistols.