2007-09-27 10:01:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well, Makrothermowhatever is an idiot. But yes, I carry a small .38 on my ankle. When I am on wildlife duty I carry a .44mag for bears as a .50cal is just too heavy.
2007-09-27 10:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
In some jurisdictions the choice of sidearm is left to the individual as long as it meets minimum calibre specifications. Both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols have their specific advantages. Revolvers are more reliable, but are usually limited to 5 or s6 shots. Semi-automatic pistols can stove-pipe, or jam, in action, but can hold 9 shots or more and are considered faster shooting. As with any skill, practice makes perfect.
So yes, some policemen do carry revolvers rather than (semi-automatic) pistols.
2007-09-27 17:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Some smaller departments do i my area use revolvers, especially some of the older officers.
There is a couple reasons why you don't see them much.
First of all is malfunctions. Revolvers do not malfunction as much as semi autos, but when they do, you usually need tools to fix it. Most semi auto malfunctions can be cleared quickly, without tools.
The second issue is capacity. A revolver has 6 rounds. You were taught to save two in case you are charged. That basically gives you 4 shots before you reload. Even if you carry two speed loaders, you only have 18 rounds. Semi autos can carry up to 18 rounds in one magazine, without reloading.
2007-09-27 17:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes , some police officers are die hard revolvers fans, and got permission to carry them in lieu of their official sidearm.
2007-09-27 18:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A revolver is a pistol. You mean a revolver rather than a semi-automatic...yes some do.
2007-09-27 17:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by makrothumeo2 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
yes...from my experience revolvers are more accurate than semi autos...but i like to reload fast in case the crap hits the fan
2007-09-27 18:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by getsome86 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
revolvers are more generally used by older officers, younger ones have a thing for the semi-autos
2007-09-27 17:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by Terry J 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Most like the Glock 9 mm as they carry more rounds and light weight >I carry and like a kimber ultra raptor II 45 auto 7 rounds 3" barrel >>
2007-09-27 17:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋