Everett/Snohomish County standard issue pistol cartridge?

The Brofessor · Jun 10, 2013

Does anyone happen to know what pistol cartridge is standard issue to either the Everett Police Department or Snohomish County Sheriff's office? I've asked a LEO once but only got a weird look in return. :huh: If someone could enlighten me, I'd greatly appreciate it.

soyeah · Jun 10, 2013

At last check SCSO was using .40S&W. That was several years ago but I haven't heard any rumblings of change since then.

The Brofessor · Jun 10, 2013

Any ideas on the brand or models?

soyeah · Jun 10, 2013

No directives on brand or model were given. It was (is?) a supply-your-own-gun agency, so the particulars were up to each deputy as long as it was .40S&W. Again, this may be outdated info.

deen_ad · Jun 10, 2013

So, they could carry Black Talon for a duty round?

The Brofessor · Jun 10, 2013

I would imagine so, its basically just a Winchester SXT anyway if I'm not mistaken. I'm not even the first person on this website to say so. http://www.northwestfirearms.com/general-firearm-discussion/32065-black-talon-vs-ranger-t-series.html

soyeah · Jun 10, 2013

deen_ad said:
So, they could carry Black Talon for a duty round?

Sorry, I was referring to the gun. The conversation never extended to any requirements for the bullets themselves so I have no idea what they recommend/require. A quick check with one of the other people involved in that original discussion shows that my memory isn't to be trusted--the deputies in that era were apparently pointed toward the Glock 22. I'm not sure if that's still the case though, because it looks like there was discussion in 2009 about switching to the M&P40. Unknown if that switch actually occurred.