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It has been a while since I posted on any gun forums ever since we were thrown under the bus by PhotoBucket. I just found this new free posting service offered by Photoimage.com and am trying this out. These photos are from my recently obtained 100th Anniversary model of Sig Sauer 226. Sig made these in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Michigan State Police. We waited over a year and 1/2 for these pistols and they finally came in about a month ago. They are absolutely gorgeous and were well worth the wait. I doubt if I will shoot it but I would not hesitate if the opportunity presented itself. Some of the photo's are 90 degrees off and I haven't figured out how to correct that with Photoimage (they are oriented correctly in the file on my computer). Have a great Christmas during this holiday season. Let me know what you think. Trooper Joe        | ||
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I am still trying to figure out this new photo service.  | |||
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Fighting the good fight |
That's a sexy beast. But Sig missed the perfect opportunity to make the front sight a big red "gumball". Or at least engrave "State STOP Police" on the side.   | |||
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Beautiful piece, congrats. Curious who they used for the slide work? I do like the gumball. "Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness." | |||
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That is a beautiful pistol. Congrats. | |||
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Very nice, congratulations. “There is love in me the likes of which you’ve never seen. There is rage in me the likes of which should never escape." —Mary Shelley, Frankenstein | |||
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Congratulations! That is one fantastic looking commemorative. My BIL is a MSP trooper and would love one I'm sure. Where would he go for one? ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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We had to order them around November of 2015. They were supposed to be delivered about October 2016 but we did not get them until October 2017. If your brother in law wants one, have him post a request on the Retiree Update news letter. He may get lucky but he may have to wait a while until the present owners get tired of them. Good luck. | |||
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I can't imagine getting tired of them and wanting to sell it. I want one and I wasn't even in the MSP. But I go to Michigan a frequently. Does that qualify me? | |||
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Fantabulos, i.e. great looking sidearm. Makes me drool, LOL! SigP229R Harry Callahan "A man has got to know his limitations". Teddy Roosevelt "Talk soft carry a big stick" I Cor10: 13 "1611KJV" | |||
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a great gun for a great organization. | |||
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Great looking gun. Here is an article about the shark fin http://www.sentinel-standard.c...20526/NEWS/305269988 -------------------------------------—————— ————————--Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even, usually, surpassing knowledge(E.J.Potter, A.K.A. The Michigan Madman) | |||
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Well then, I am sure he knew about them then. Thanks TJ. ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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And this article discusses why they still use the "gumball" light: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,...574-228581--,00.html
I wonder how recently those acceleration and fuel economy tests were done. Were they comparing the gumball to the old style tall bubble light bars, or the newer low-profile LED light bar? I could see the benefit of a single bubble over the former, but not so much the latter. | |||
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I don't know about any patrol car specs at this time (I retired in 1989). However, I remember an experimental 1967 Chev. patrol car we had at the Flint Post that would do an honest 150 mph. Kind of scary just thinking about that. | |||
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I bought a 61 Plymouth (former MSP car) in 68 or 69 and it would do at least 142 mph. Got clocked at that on I-75 in northern Oakland County by a on duty MSP car. Lucky for me the trooper was a friend! He worked out of post 27. Integrity is doing the right thing, even when nobody is looking. | |||
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Could of Ceracoated them Blue as well. "When in danger or in doubt, run in circles scream and shout" R.I.P. R.A.H. Ooga Chakka Hooga Hooga Ooga Chakka Hooga Hooga NRA Basic Rifle Instructor Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Adult/Child/Infant Instructor Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Instructor | |||
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The only benefit MSP troopers realized when Lansing replaced the P-226 Sig's with Glocks was that the troopers were able to purchase their P-226's from the State of Michigan for very reasonable prices. My federal law enforcement agency did not make my S&W Model 19 available for purchase when I retired 29 years ago, but I wish they had....it was a fine weapon. I now have purchased a fine assortment of Sig's, Smith's, and several Colts. Love them all! PS - that "Blue Goose" is a fine looking automobile worthy of drag racing against the Ohio and Indiana state law enforcement counterparts during the wee morning hours....... | |||
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