Thought this would have been old news by now... WRONG AGAIN
- Thread starter DANCESWITHEMPTIES
- Start date
.30/06 FTW
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- Thunder Bay, Ontario
The S&W TRR8 was developed for SWAT entry teams but I haven’t seen anything about what departments use it (if any).
Far, far... Far from an expert. But I've read a few articles where the merits of a revolver over a pistol are argued. Some of it made sense to me. One article mentioned the benefits of revolvers for security guards. Part of it was it's public recognition & intimidation. Another was it's ability to unload & prove. The capacity doesn't play as much of a consideration, as most security guards won't go on the offensive while carrying out their job. As well as there ease of use. (These are the articles I read, not me commenting).
There are a few still using them but more often, in larger depts. older officers are grandfathered to allow them to keep their revolvers after semi autos are allowed for carry.
I think this was the case for NYPD, LAPD and looks like Dallas also. They have had various semi autos for some time, but some hung onto their revolvers.
In many American police depts. officers must purchase their own guns from an approved list. Other agencies issue a certain gun, but allow other personally owned guns to be carried, again from an approved list. Some are like Canadian depts. which issue guns to their members and do not allow any other guns to be carried.
I think this was the case for NYPD, LAPD and looks like Dallas also. They have had various semi autos for some time, but some hung onto their revolvers.
In many American police depts. officers must purchase their own guns from an approved list. Other agencies issue a certain gun, but allow other personally owned guns to be carried, again from an approved list. Some are like Canadian depts. which issue guns to their members and do not allow any other guns to be carried.
As an official armchair interweb quarterback to the whole discussion; I'd guess & say yes in the States. In Canada? I do know some Departments don't even allow off duty carry for their members. Which seems idiotic to me... And again that was some years ago I was told that & things change. I was just surprised that a patrol cop anywhere still had the ability to carry a revolver as a primary. I thought that debate died a couple of decades ago...
Dark Alley Dan
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That "slide action" 94 is a scarce bird. I've not seen another. 
It seems unlikely that a serving police officer will be embroiled in a running gun battle that requires more than 18 shots, particularly if he's been on the job 45 years and not had to shoot anyone yet. But there are real advantages to a single-sidearm policy. I get why this is happening.
It seems unlikely that a serving police officer will be embroiled in a running gun battle that requires more than 18 shots, particularly if he's been on the job 45 years and not had to shoot anyone yet. But there are real advantages to a single-sidearm policy. I get why this is happening.
hatman1793
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Revolvers reload just as fast as an auto. Don't believe me? Ask any seasoned PPC revolver shooter.
Revolver cartridges are just as effective or more so than auto cartridges.
Revolvers fire auto cartridges easily.
Pray & spray doesn't always work, aimed fire always comes out on top.
Revolver cartridges are just as effective or more so than auto cartridges.
Revolvers fire auto cartridges easily.
Pray & spray doesn't always work, aimed fire always comes out on top.
I say be comfortable and proficient with what you carry. I train with both. If I was an LEO, and had the choice, it would be a Sig P226/9 in .40 or 9mm. But if I had to carry a revolver, I'd be fine with that too. Any number of good revolvers I'd carry, too....Python, S&W 27, 657, 686....
Accurate aimed fire, as mentioned, works best. Be trained and proficient, and hope you never need to use it.
Accurate aimed fire, as mentioned, works best. Be trained and proficient, and hope you never need to use it.
That "slide action" 94 is a scarce bird. I've not seen another.
Not sure how I missed that!?
