Win75
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I carried a 659 while I was Deputy Sheriff. I don't have a pic since I traded it for a tranmission for a 67 Chevelle SS several years ago.
Who carries a Smith on duty besides me? Let's see it.
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Retired now, but I didn't carry anything BUT Smiths my entire LE career (except I did carry a Colt, actually a Springfield, when I was an MP in the early '70's). They included in order:
Model 19, Model 29, Model 66, Model 60 (court gun), Models 469, 645, 4516, 4566, and currently Model CS45. I also carried a short barreled S&W Model 3000 12 gauge shotgun which functioned identical to a Remington Model 870.
All were great firearms, none ever let me down.
Model 19, Model 29, Model 66, Model 60 (court gun), Models 469, 645, 4516, 4566, and currently Model CS45. I also carried a short barreled S&W Model 3000 12 gauge shotgun which functioned identical to a Remington Model 870.
All were great firearms, none ever let me down.
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ochretoe
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My first duty weapon was 681. 7 years later we went to the Sigma .40 cal and 10 years later we went to a Glock 23. Thats what I have now. The 681 was the best shooter with the Glock being a distant third. I still carry the Sigma off duty and the 681 is my hog gun and hopefully deer gun next year.
LTMEMORY
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Wow -- joined the police department in 1970, and my first Duty weapon was a S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum. I carried it for years, until I broke down and bought the Model 66 (Combat Magnum in Stainless Steel). I carried a Chief Special for plainclothes assignments. One day I got a "wild hair" and bought a Colt Python -- shot it one time, and sold it to another officer on my platoon -- I didnt like it -- it just didnt feel right to me. I took the money from the Python and bought a Bodyguard to carry off duty, along with a Mauser HSC in 9mm kurz. I used those two off duty guns for off duty carry until I retired.
When semi-autos were approved, I bought a S&W model 59 and carried it for a short time, sold it and bought two (2) S&W Sigma 40v's. One, I carried constantly -- the other was identical to the first -- and I kept it in the safe except when the "constant carry" Sigma was in the "shop" for a new sight, or adjustment, or any number of little "piddly" things that are needed over time.
I carried the two Sigmas until I retired, never having one single bit of trouble with either of them. I found out with experience that spending a fortune on a duty weapon was fine if you wanted to watch a lot of money slowly deteriorate with on duty carry. The Sigmas were relatively inexpensive, but were more than adequate for on duty carry, with all the backing of Smith and Wesson. For the money they were (and in MY opinion still are) -- the best deal on the market -- and best deal for DUTY SERVICE if you are required to purchase your own service weapon.
All in all, they were the very best weapon I could have chosen, and if I had to choose again --- I would go with Sigma's with no hesitation.
LTMEMORY
When semi-autos were approved, I bought a S&W model 59 and carried it for a short time, sold it and bought two (2) S&W Sigma 40v's. One, I carried constantly -- the other was identical to the first -- and I kept it in the safe except when the "constant carry" Sigma was in the "shop" for a new sight, or adjustment, or any number of little "piddly" things that are needed over time.
I carried the two Sigmas until I retired, never having one single bit of trouble with either of them. I found out with experience that spending a fortune on a duty weapon was fine if you wanted to watch a lot of money slowly deteriorate with on duty carry. The Sigmas were relatively inexpensive, but were more than adequate for on duty carry, with all the backing of Smith and Wesson. For the money they were (and in MY opinion still are) -- the best deal on the market -- and best deal for DUTY SERVICE if you are required to purchase your own service weapon.
All in all, they were the very best weapon I could have chosen, and if I had to choose again --- I would go with Sigma's with no hesitation.
LTMEMORY
Your simple and honest review and comments are worth more than 100 Sigma biggots who never carried or relied on one to defend themselves and others.
Here-here. I agree.
Miami_JBT
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Started this line of work in 2006.... Started off with a Gen 2 GLOCK 17 in the academy and FTO, jumped to a Gen 3 GLOCK 22 and carried a S&W 642 (I removed the cursed lock) as a BUG. Left that agency and went to another and carried the GLOCK 37 in .45 GAP. Left them and went back to my first agency and I'm carrying a GLOCK 22 again....
I'm a 2nd Gen Cop.... my father has been carrying one model of a S&W revolver or another since 1975 and he switched to GLOCK in the early 1980s. He brought GLOCK down to South Florida and has never looked back. He's still a S&W fan as am I. Even though both of use currently carry GLOCKs (the old man carries a GLOCK 35), we both carry S&W 642s as BUGs.
I'm a 2nd Gen Cop.... my father has been carrying one model of a S&W revolver or another since 1975 and he switched to GLOCK in the early 1980s. He brought GLOCK down to South Florida and has never looked back. He's still a S&W fan as am I. Even though both of use currently carry GLOCKs (the old man carries a GLOCK 35), we both carry S&W 642s as BUGs.
1tinindian
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I bought my own for duty back when these were the new offering from S&W.
Since been sold,
4046.
Since been sold,
4046.
allabtslfdef
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One of my partners carries a Sigma 40 and a 686 as duty weapons. He swears by them. He is good with them too. I think he has been on duty for about 30 years now and still has his second hand 686 holster that he got a long time back. Peopls always comment about the old man with the revolver. Then he out shoots them and they shut up.
Jason
Jason
Miami_JBT
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Reminds me of quals when the old man and I shoot. Everyone always looks at my Father like something that should belong in a museum display. All the young bucks (I'm part of that group
) that are SWAT or prior ground pounders think that they can out shoot him. When the command to fire is heard. He has his GLOCK 35 out of his holster and rounds sent down range accurately faster then just about everyone on the range. He's four to five rounds into the shooting relay while some folks are still breaking leather.I'm proud to come from that stock and I'm proud that I'm starting to beat the old man in drawn time. Though I don't believe my skill has anything to do with that. I think his old age does.
Though when it comes to the physical sparring and DT stuff.... he has me beat. It's hard for a 5'4" 145lbs guy to take down a 6'2" 260lbs guy that happens to be a black belt in Shotokan. 
I just get thrown around like a rag doll for the crowd's amusement.
What ammo do you use in the 5906?
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These days, we are Sig only for the primary for regular duty, and the 640-1 below (with black Fitz grips) is a handy second.
If we return to a policy allowing several brands, this tack driving 5" 5906 would move from special duty back to regular, and once again accompany the 640-1:
If we return to a policy allowing several brands, this tack driving 5" 5906 would move from special duty back to regular, and once again accompany the 640-1:
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Leiden
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elm_creek_smith
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No, I don't carry autos, but on duty I carry a 4 inch Model 686 in my duty holster with a nickeled Model 37 in my left cargo pocket. For plain clothes or off duty I carry a 3 inch Model 13 (usually in a Bucheimer "Concealer") strong side with the nickeled Model 37 weak side. When one of the Glocksters outshoots me at qualification, it might be time to retire.
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SweetMK
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My only duty is patrol, so arm appropriately!!
I carry this when patrolling for corn ear worms:
I carry this when lady bugs become rampant!!
Similar grips and barrel length make the change easier.
Don't get me started about when squirrels mob attack the apple trees!
Ah, the life of a retiree!!
I carry this when patrolling for corn ear worms:
I carry this when lady bugs become rampant!!
Similar grips and barrel length make the change easier.
Don't get me started about when squirrels mob attack the apple trees!
Ah, the life of a retiree!!
Catshooter
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Leiden,
"4566 under left leg" ? I'm confused what you mean by that.
Cat
"4566 under left leg" ? I'm confused what you mean by that.
Cat
Leiden
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When driving or watching..sorry. I run a surveillance squad.
tom 45
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Well, after reading LTMEMORY's post about joining in 1970 I guess it's OK to add mine...
It was 1967...Yes, that's right 1967... (no age jokes please!)
When I joined the force I carried a .357 Highway Patrolman in one of those holsters that swivels so when you get in the cruiser you don't sit on your gun. That was the cool setup back then. It was a nice gun that the dept. armorer took to S&W on one of his trips. While he was there he switched my grips for a nice pair that he hand picked for me. They also fine tuned it for me while he was there.
Later I carried a Combat Magnum (I don't think they had model numbers back then) and finally I got a model 39-2 in the early 70's when they first started carrying autos.
I don't do that any more but I kept that gun until a few years back when I traded it for something lighter... a 908s and a few years later traded that for a CS9.
As you get older the weight means a lot.
Ah, the good old days!
PS. My full equipment load was my gun, my cuffs, 2 extra mags, my nightstick and my call box key... Oh yeh, and my whistle.
It was 1967...Yes, that's right 1967... (no age jokes please!)
When I joined the force I carried a .357 Highway Patrolman in one of those holsters that swivels so when you get in the cruiser you don't sit on your gun. That was the cool setup back then. It was a nice gun that the dept. armorer took to S&W on one of his trips. While he was there he switched my grips for a nice pair that he hand picked for me. They also fine tuned it for me while he was there.
Later I carried a Combat Magnum (I don't think they had model numbers back then) and finally I got a model 39-2 in the early 70's when they first started carrying autos.
I don't do that any more but I kept that gun until a few years back when I traded it for something lighter... a 908s and a few years later traded that for a CS9.
As you get older the weight means a lot.
Ah, the good old days!
PS. My full equipment load was my gun, my cuffs, 2 extra mags, my nightstick and my call box key... Oh yeh, and my whistle.
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A 5943TSW and CS9 as backup, I have changed the grips to cocobolo from the rosewood seen here
Glenn H
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Way back in the late 70s. Model 19 four inch and a Model 60 in an ankle holster when on patrol. We couldn't carry speed loaders and had just gotten permission for speed strips in the drop pouch. Two loads of .38 158gr WW +P in the speed strips and .357 158gr in the weapon. We had to carry .38 in the drop pouch in the event we needed to share ammo. Could only have .357 in the weapon (and in a couple of extra speed strips in my front pockets)
Catshooter
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Leiden,
Ah. That makes sense, thanks.
Cat
Ah. That makes sense, thanks.
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Still P220 & 640-1.
We still had call boxes when I started (for phone calls before cell phones; dispatched via radio & computer though), the boxes went away but the keys work the traffic lights.
We still had call boxes when I started (for phone calls before cell phones; dispatched via radio & computer though), the boxes went away but the keys work the traffic lights.
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