I have no idea how many, but they are the ones way more likely to encounter that situation.An officers sidearm is their main "combat" weapon it is what is used mostly because it is the quickest to get too. How many times has an officer shot 50rds of sidearm ammunition at a bad guy or guys? For that matter how many have fired 9 rds?
Only time they would encounter that situation is when they would call in a swat team. Because they are way out gunned.I have no idea how many, but they are the ones way more likely to encounter that situation.
We have to option to just get the hell far far away. That's not their option.
And that's only one factor.
That's just not true.Only time they would encounter that situation is when they would call in a swat team. Because they are way out gunned.
Now this thread is about why a 1911 could be a officers duty weapon. The max capacity beliefs are put aside with research 4 rds is the avg one officer will expend with his sidearm during an encounter with a bad guy or guys. So 9rds is way above avg.
That's just not true.
Look up Officer Timothy Gramins
If they could wait for swat they would
I also wouldn't want to prepare for the average. Prepare for worst case.
I don't know about most. Heck I think it's been mentioned here that it's an issue with IMPD getting officers patrol rifle trainedWhy one cop carries 145 rounds of ammo on the job
Before the call that changed Sergeant Timothy Gramins’ life forever, he typically carried 47 rounds of handgun ammunition on his person while on dutywww.police1.com
Wow that was something. Good read.
I'd say definitely need to prepare for such an encounter. Don't most patrol cars have AR-15's in them now for these situations?
Our Deputies and our small town police have them. Milan and Versailles. I guess they are better equipped than the big city police.I don't know about most. Heck I think it's been mentioned here that it's an issue with IMPD getting officers patrol rifle trained
Ours do too, but I imagine it's easier to supply a handful of Officers vs who knows how many in some of the big city's.Our Deputies and our small town police have then. Milan and Versailles. I guess they are better equipped than the big city police.
Personally and this is coming from a shooter that loves 1911, 99% of cops have no business running 1911's IMHO. They simply do not spend enough time with their firearms to be able to properly maintain and keep them running.
They need a pistol for the lowest common denominator and that's why 60%~ of all PD's in America use Glocks (that and they are WAY cheaper). Now issuing them to more highly trained units that can properly use them makes sense to me , IE US Marshals issuing 2011's to their SOG team.
Why one cop carries 145 rounds of ammo on the job
Before the call that changed Sergeant Timothy Gramins’ life forever, he typically carried 47 rounds of handgun ammunition on his person while on dutywww.police1.com
Wow that was something. Good read.
I'd say definitely need to prepare for such an encounter. Don't most patrol cars have AR-15's in them now for these situations?
Yep it pretty much boils down to $. They will take the best deal they can get at the cheapest price possible. It's sad deal but it is how it works. I posted up thread that some poor departments have bought Hi-Point carbines because they can't afford anything else. If this defund the police continues they may be issuing Hi-Point handguns in the future. I think I would ask if I could supply my own handgun at some point. Texas Rangers are given Sigs now days but they are allowed to by whatever they want as a backup. And most carry 1911's they buy instead. Usually Texas Rangers 1911's are fancy. I got to stop by the Texas Rangers museum and found out a lot about them very interesting. If you all get a chance it is in Waco, Texas.I have witnessed several LEO carrying 1911’s in classes I have attended. That being said large departments let out bids for sidearms.
I don’t think it would make $$ sense to use 1911’s when Glock, S&W offer packages including spare parts and training.
Can‘t imagine calling DW and saying give me you best price on 2,000 1911’s!