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February 17th, 2009, 11:50 PM #1Super Member
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WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??
Someone brought this issue up..and i began to wonder why? alot of people swear by the 1911..so if its such a great firearm why do you think LEO'S don't carry them for the most part?
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February 18th, 2009, 12:06 AM #2Super Member
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Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??
It is probably just easier to train the masses to use a DAO trigger, or similar stiker fired pistol like Glock. Just pull, fire, then reholster, no need to manipulate anything on the pistol other than the trigger.
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February 18th, 2009, 12:08 AM #3
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February 18th, 2009, 12:27 AM #5
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February 18th, 2009, 12:29 AM #6
Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??
Because the 1911 is a racehorse.
It has benefits...but you have to handle one a lot to get them.
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I taught Chuck Norris to bump-fire.
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February 18th, 2009, 12:30 AM #7
Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??
I think the 1911 is to big an heavy for them to carry with all the other weight they got on there belts. So they just get something compact, thats much lighter. An all the other reasons combine. Is probley why most of them dont carry them.
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February 18th, 2009, 12:30 AM #8Super Member
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February 18th, 2009, 12:51 AM #9
Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??
A lot of departments won't allow officers to carry them. Most departments require a DAO trigger or only allow specific models i.e. standard issue to be carried. Another reason is ammo. 1911s use .45acp (usually) and most other duty weapons are 9mm or .40S&W. I was actually stopped by a Sheriffs Deputy in AZ (Joe Arpaios boys) that was carrying a Kimber Desert Warrior. So some departments allow it, others don't and others will let you as an option as long as you buy it.
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February 18th, 2009, 01:05 AM #10
Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??
I see most LEO carrying glocks. I would guess its because they are cheap, durable, and easy.
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