what kind of pistol do law enforcement officers carry?

Answer 1

Its dependent on the police departments rules and regulations. I know that in my county most officers use a Glock .40 or .45. A few officers in the Sheriff's office use a 9mm Beretta (mostly the detectives).

Some departments require officers to use a specific type of firearm, my local department requires Glocks, my good good friend carries and XD from Springfield Armory (much like a Glock with a few extra features and its from Springfield, good brand)

The police academy trains with HK 9mm USP and Glock .40. When I went through a 4 hour training down there it I used both the Glock and the HK 9mm and I have to say I prefer the HK, which the men found interesting. Since than I have been able to shoot a HK .40 USP Tactical which is an AWESOME side arm, however the tactical is more for SWAT situations, it is a nice added gun to any collection or for the everyday officer who finds him or herself searching several buildings in checks. We have an old abandoned school that we often get called out to check, so its a nice weapon fo that, easy accessory adapters. The Glocks are alright, but I don't like them. They kick a little bit more than the HK's, but most officers prefer them.

Sorry I have gotten WAY off base from your question. Its all preference and whatever the department requires or allows.

Answer 2

Depends on the department. Sig Saur has a lot of the Federal Contracts. From 9mm, 40 S&W, and .45 ACP.

Some carry 9mm, .40 S&W Glocks, then other departments own different use Heckler & Koch and the Sigs

Shoot, I know one officer still carrying a .357 S&W

As far as BUG's most carry a .38 in an ankle holster and maybe a couple more.

Answer 3

a large variety, as a prior officer I have carried a 45, a SW 38, and the most of the time I carried a Glock 9 mm

also many departments allow thier officers to carry a back up weapon also. these also vary greatly by departments.

I truly love the Glock personally

Answer 4

#1 is now the Glock 9mm automatic pistol for law enforcement.

"What is the best pistol available?" The Browning 9mm handmade in Belgium.

Answer 5

depends on what their department authorizes. You will never see the same weapons in holsters of cops from different cities. It goes by individual tests conducted by these departments and cost also influences their decision (budget). Brands include Glock, Beretta, heckler & Koch, Smith and Wesson and Ruger. Oh and Sig Sauer.

Answer 6

Glocks , Smith& Wesson, Rugers

Answer 7

9mm, .40, .45 are some of the common calibers that they carrry.

Brands include Glock, Kimber, Sig Sauer, H&K among others.

Answer 8

The one holstered to his left lower leg or the one holstered to his right lower leg?

...or the one for just one of those, you know, situations?

Answer 9

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