I carry a Springfield Micro Compact 1911 .45 cal
The Springfield is very compact, yet still fits good in a large hand. I can keep it concealed anywhere if you get the right holster, but usually just wear it on a belt slide with my shirt untucked.
It's not a cheap gun (I paid $700), but its not as expensive as it's sister gun made by Kimber. A friend of mine has the Kimber version, but for $200 cheaper, I can't tell the difference when firing them both.
I like the stopping power of the larger caliber rounds of the 45, and I also like to keep my ammo the same. On duty it's the department issued Glock 21, so when I go for practice, I only have to buy 45 ammo.
The Springfield Micro Compact 1911 .45 cal also comes with lots of bells and whisltes that you might like.
2007-02-07 15:29:53
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answered by thanson73 4
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Many officers carry the same gun on and off duty.The Glock Model 22 in .40 S&W caliber has almost be come the standard police sidearm, much like to old S&W Model 10 revolver [.38 spl.] about a decade and a half ago.
2007-02-07 11:21:26
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answered by WC 7
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I have a few, and depending on the weather and concealment method, but my favorite is my Glock 30 / .45Cal. loaded of course, and two mags on the side. Great stopping power, and attention getter. Many do not like the .45 due to the round being heavy, but really now, I hardly believe that anyone will engage in a fire fight or self defense further than 15-20 feet. Not saying its not possible, but most if not all "off duty", shootings are at close range. And for that reason I want something with stopping power, and a higher chance of not having to go to court???
2007-02-07 08:42:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Springfield Compact .45
2007-02-07 09:02:25
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answered by ? 5
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For my department, even our off duty weapons are limited to an approved list. I carry a Sig P239, .40 cal. The P239 is nice and slim where I can carry it inside my waistband and cover it up with only a t-shirt.
2007-02-07 09:20:18
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answered by The Maestro 4
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If you are looking for a personal defense weapon that is small, reliable and powerful try a 5-shot .38 caliber hammerless revolver. Durable and dependable.
Smith and Wesson has several models.
2007-02-07 08:36:37
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answered by Timothy M 5
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My off-duty carries are: Colt 1911 .45 cal and a Sig P220 .45
2007-02-07 10:28:26
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answered by Hootiesplace 3
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Yes
2007-02-07 10:19:18
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answered by david b 1
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Glock 27 .40 cal
I can swap mags with my duty weapon
2007-02-07 08:35:55
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answered by Anonymous
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I know a person that carries a beretta cougar 8045, even though its discontinued its still nice.
2007-02-08 05:24:19
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answered by lilirodal81 2
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