Service handgun recommendations

[UnknownJenkins]

Hey all. I'm thinking of getting my Armed Guard Card and was wondering what would be a good affordable option for a service gun. Would like to keep it the caliber fairly standard for today's service guns for what Leo's use.

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[Unka-Boo]

Easiest option would be to see what local LEO are using and go from there...guessing something Glock in 9mm....

 

[Ben B.]

An LEO trade in/ surplus Glock or M&P. If you get one in .40 it's quite inexpensive.

 

[1775usmc]

Glock 9mm.

 

[titsonritz]

Full-size Glock 9mm with an optic and 18350 WML in Safariland ALS holster.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Ruger Glock clone, AKA the Ruger RXM.

 

[UnknownJenkins]

Seems like Glock is the go to. Of Glock even if not a Leo trade in which model?? I don't know really anything of Glock besides what gen they're on. Which I think is 4???

 

[Local Loader]

Others will tell you the best option that works for them but the best advise is to find one that works best for you. My personal choice is Smith & Wesson and Springfield in 40S&W, 10mm and 45ACP, but you have other options available to you like Ruger, Berretta, Colt, Kimber, Kel Tec and several others. I myself avoid Glocks as the handles are uncomfortable for me to use which degrades my useability of the firearm in a life or death situation.

 

[titsonritz]

which model??

If you want to CC off duty with the same gun get a G19 Gen 5, if not go with a G45. The big decision is whether you settle for the MOS or be patient and eat the cost of a direct cut. I'd tend to go with the latter.

 

[UnknownJenkins]

If you want to CC off duty with the same gun get a G19 Gen 5, if not go with a G45. The big decision is whether you settle for the MOS or be patient and eat the cost of a direct cut. I'd tend to go with the latter.

I'm not sure what's meant by MOS (sights related???) or direct cut.

 

[titsonritz]

I'm not sure what's meant by MOS (sights related???) or direct cut.

It's Glock's "Modular Optic System", It has pros and cons vs a direct cut.

GLOCK 45 MOS

The compact crossover pistol G45 MOS in 9x19mm combines a compact slide with a full size frame and has all the benefits of a Gen5 model.

us.glock.com

 

[titsonritz]

FYI…

Glock 9mm mags + ammo

For Sale: (4) Glock 19 15 round mags (1) Glock 17 17 round mag (1) Glock mag loader -15 rounds of 115 grain HP (don't remember the brand, think it was RUAG) -17 rounds of 65 grain Inceptor ARX $100 for everything Located in Salem

www.northwestfirearms.com

You'd want G19 or may G49 to utilize those mags

 

[Wyo79]

Glock 17,19

 

[titsonritz]

Glock 17,19

For a new gun, I can no longer justify a G17 now that we have the G47, I just wish they would do a non-MOS model.

 

[TTSX]

P320

 

[Zingularity]

The grip angle on Glocks is totally different than most other service pistols, and many, including me, can't stand it. Try a few pistols out. Walther PDP, CZ P-07, M&P, Sig P226.

 

[titsonritz]

The grip angle on Glocks is totally different than most other service pistols, and many, including me, can't stand it. Try a few pistols out. Walther PDP, CZ P-07, M&P, Sig P226.

And many of the same like the Ruger Mark series and Luger.

 

[Ben B.]

And many of the same like the Ruger Mark series and Luger.

True and that has always been curious to me, as I like the MK series and Lugers, and not Glocks.

 

[Wyo79]

For a new gun, I can no longer justify a G17 now that we have the G47, I just wish they would do a non-MOS model.

It's not about your justification. Wasn't this thread about a rent a cop getting a piece ? Moral of the story is get a Glock.

 

[Ben B.]

LEO trade ins. I have a few, great buy.

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