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    Default 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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    Default 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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    Default Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??

    Quote Originally Posted by glockman22 View Post
    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?
    I have wondered that too. I have seen some officers with 1911's, granted a very few. I think it's funny when I see officers with revolvers. Seen a couple senior officers carrying those at Citizens Bank Park.

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    Default Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??

    Quote Originally Posted by MartinBrody View Post
    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.
    so why not just chamber a round before you go on duty like they do with glocks?

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    Default Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??

    Quote Originally Posted by glockman22 View Post
    so why not just chamber a round before you go on duty like they do with glocks?
    I assume he means no need to bother with an external safety.

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    Default 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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    Default 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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    Default Re: WHY DON'T LEO'S CARRY A 1911??

    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisF4i View Post
    I assume he means no need to bother with an external safety.
    yes your right

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    Default 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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    Default 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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