My Department Did It!

[BUFF]

I came in to work Sunday night and, posted on my department e-mail was a notice from the firearms and range folks stating that they have a bunch of new M&P's in .40 ready to issue! They are replacing S&W Model 4006's we bought in 1991 and the Beretta M-96 .40 D.A.O. "Brigadiers" (shorter barrel and slide) we bought in 1993.

We have issue handguns for those who don't want something different, don't know any better or don't care. We have a choice of S&W, Colt, Glock, Sig, Beretta or Springfield (XD) in 9mm, .357 Sig, .40 or .45 ACP. About 75% of the deputies furnish their own handguns.

These M&P's are really catching on.

 

[BUFF]

I came in to work Sunday night and, posted on my department e-mail was a notice from the firearms and range folks stating that they have a bunch of new M&P's in .40 ready to issue! They are replacing S&W Model 4006's we bought in 1991 and the Beretta M-96 .40 D.A.O. "Brigadiers" (shorter barrel and slide) we bought in 1993.

We have issue handguns for those who don't want something different, don't know any better or don't care. We have a choice of S&W, Colt, Glock, Sig, Beretta or Springfield (XD) in 9mm, .357 Sig, .40 or .45 ACP. About 75% of the deputies furnish their own handguns.

These M&P's are really catching on.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Of the ones that furnish their own handgun what brand model do you see the most of?

 

[sargespd]

We issue the MP9, and I couldn't be happier with mine. I purchased my own MP9c for off duty, but I carry the full size pistol off duty fairly often. Got in on right now as a matter of fact. I hope those on your dept. who choose to carry the MP are as pleased with it as I am.

 

[Howard B]

I remember with fondness the old days when we could carry our own. My M58 was heavy but comforting. Then we progressed to SW 651&M65s,made the switch to autos(3906,4506,5903 as you preferred), then to 5903s only, and finally to Glocks. Yes, I've been at it for awhile. If Smith had come out with a M&P9 just a bit sooner, likely we would have gone there instead of Glocks. Stay safe. Howard

 

[BUFF]

Originally posted by Joni_Lynn:

"Of the ones that furnish their own handgun what brand model do you see the most of?"

The Glocks are the most popular, probably 60% in .40 and 40% in 9mm. A couple of guys carried 10mm Auto and .45 ACP, but we discontinued use of the 10mm (we used the 10mm FBI/Lite loading) and the only .45 user retired.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Thanks, I appreciate the answers.

 

[JoeS]

I don't think they'll be unhappy. I'm up to three M&Ps now, a 9mm compact, 9mm full size and .45 full size. All have functioned very well and are pleasant to shoot. Theres a lot of choices out there now but I don't think the m&ps give up anything to any other service pistol. My fave would probably be the .45 but any of them would do.

 

[Last Round]

Hi there,

Great to hear you guys are going with M&Ps. What holsters are you using or are approved by your agency? I carry an M&P 40 FS some of our guys have the Serpa holsters. I am waiting to see if Tactical Design Labs comes out with one for M&P but want to see what else is out there.
Thanks!

 

[smith17]

Howard:
Was that a mistype indicating you all progressed to 651s?
Ed

 

[bummer]

Originally posted by smith17:
Howard:
Was that a mistype indicating you all progressed to 651s?
Ed

But hey,it's a MAGNUM