[1L26]

My 1st 4 years of my career beginning in 1975 was a 4 inch Colt Python! I still have it!

 

[Richard Taracka]

S&W model 10 4” BBL 158 gr round nose lead ammo.

That's exactly what I started with. I quickly purchased a S&W model 15 and also switched ammo. (and didn't get caught) Served me well until we went to a S&W 5906.

 

[Glock-O-Rican]

a pair? Police work didnt pay worth a damn back then either!!

😂😂😎

Well police work don’t pay well in 2023, but the job is not noting.

This is Pistol I was talking about.

Colt Dragoon Revolver - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Maccabeus]

SW 5906 held close in an SSIII holster. I think I still have nerve damage from my elbow hitting the backstrap and a callous on my middle finger from the holster strap.
...

And if you put that SSIII in a box in your closet for 25 years and finally go back to look at it, it may just look like this:

Not many things in life are somehow both dry & flaky at the same time as they are also a little sticky. Not sure what in the world happened to this old friend. 😱

 

[seagravedriver]

When I was a reserve in the mid/late 80s, we would be issued a Smith & Wesson revolver, (forgot the model), or your own. My older brother-in-law gave me his S&W model 19 with a slightly tuned trigger. It was amazing. In late 89 I switched to a 92FS, and shot very well with it, always at or near the top. I had extra time, and 9mm was given out pretty freely. .38 and .357 was free!

 

[S.O.Interceptor]

My first handgun was a personally owned Sig P 220 .45. Then I carried a mix of Sig 226, Sig P229, Glock 22, Glock 31, and a Glock 20. I didn't have a department issued firearm until 2013. Now we're issued a Glock 17.

Looking back I didn't mind carrying my own gun, for the first couple years. But as I had some friends lose their personal firearms for years at a time following shootings, I really didn't like it any more. But a lot of agencies didn't issue firearms.

I'd never carry my own firearm now.

 

[douglas girard]

S&W 681

 

[Ohsheepdog]

Personally owned Glock 22 Gen1 when in 96 when I was part time, then forced to take a 4026 when I went full time in 98. I love 3rd Gen Smiths, but hated that gun.
We started the transition to P Series Sigs in 2000, and four of us were issued 2340s. Then others were given a choice of 220, 226 in 9 or 40, 229 in 9 or 40. It was a pain for me and the other armorer/instructor to have multiple guns and calibers, but man I loved those guns. I was the last one to get one, a 229R 40 in 2010.
I transitioned us to the current M&P 2.0 9mm with TLR-1 in 2018 and it was my first duty 9mm. We're in the process of milling them and adding RMRs now. I'll retire with this system.

 

[cherokeewarrior]

And if you put that SSIII in a box in your closet for 25 years and finally go back to look at it, it may just look like this:

View attachment 1162587

Not many things in life are somehow both dry & flaky at the same time as they are also a little sticky. Not sure what in the world happened to this old friend. 😱

Safariland holsters still do that and it doesn't take 25 years for it to happen

 

[rgregoryb]

S&W Model 10 issued, I bought a Model 19

 

[Gos]

Started with a Para-Ordnance double stack.

 

[Falling Crow]

My first duty issued firearm was a trusty Smith & Wesson 6906.Mid 1990's. Loved that thing. Could crack open coconuts with it. View attachment 1161864

3” S&W 686 .357 loaded with 158 gr +P+ Federal Hydra Shoks.

 

[steveksux]

A 1911 was my first gun


I had you figured for a flintlock, but I guess they hadn’t invented black powder yet.

I’m not saying Dragoon is old, but back when he was a rookie the Dead Sea was only sick…

Randy


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[Glock-O-Rican]

I’m not saying Dragoon is old, but back when he was a rookie the Dead Sea was only sick…

Randy


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Dragoon is not Old, he is just aged, and experienced. I would bet the guy know what Matchlock Pistol is.👀

 

[ateamer]

1988 - Model 66 4”. I put a Hogue Monogrip on it.
In 1990, we went to Glock 19s with the + connector.
2000, Glock 22 with the + connector. The heavier trigger wasn’t a problem for me, although we did finally go to the standard one. I shot 294/300 in the FBI bullseye course with it. Weaponlights were an option that I got the department to approve.
2014-ish, Glock 17 Gen 4. TLR-1 issued with the guns.
We were only allowed to carry the issued weapon. Although they finally allowed detective to carry personally-owned guns. We had two guys - one still in his 20s - carrying Hi-Powers.

 

[vista461]

First one was a G22 RTF2 with a TLR1. I bought it from the department when we went to Gen 4 G22s. Still have it and it’s my only Glock.

 

[nrajeff]

S&W model 65 .357. Issued ammo was .38 +P+ 110 grain semi-jacketed hollow point.

Same here. EOD 1989.

 

[Dragoon44]

Same here. EOD 1989.

when we got a new chief in 1981 he got rid of our old model 10 S&W and got us S&W model 65 .357
but went with .357 mag LSWC ammo. I ditched that and went with Rem 125 gr SJHP ammo and speed loaders.
(we were still issued dump pouches)

he let us carry our own weapons as long as it was a revolver. When the S&W 681 came out I got one and a Bianchi hurricane partial front break holster.

 

[mmsig229]

April 1991. Was issued a model 10. It was beat. Got permission to carry a 4 inch 686 which I personally owned. Had to carry .38 special silver tips not .357 magnum. Later a 229, then a 226, and lastly a 320. I bought all three Sigs when given the opportunity.

 

[ruffhunter]

S&W 4006 in 1992