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M-11 Jr carries a 220 as his duty weapon. "Common sense is wisdom with its sleeves rolled up." -Kyle Farnsworth "Freedom of Speech does not guarantee freedom from consequences." -Mike Rowe "Democracies aren't overthrown, they're given away." -George Lucas | |||
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Novice Elk Harvester |
I started carrying my 220ST on duty in 2015. When I first got to my agency, we were carrying the S&W DA/SA pistols, and I was carrying a 4566TSW. We then switched to the M&P platform, with the option of carrying personally-owned firearms. So the 220ST came out of the safe, and onto my hip, as I can't say enough bad things about the M&P trigger The 220 is the first pistol I ever bought, and happens to be the pistol I am most proficient with. That being said, I'm currently waiting on a 320RX, and when that gets here, I'll be retiring the ST back to the safe. "SUCCESS only comes before WORK in the dictionary" | |||
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I have a choice of a Glock 21, 30SF or a 27 while on duty. I chose the 30SF (with Glock 21 mags as extras)due to my current assignment. However, I am qualified to carry a Glock 19, Sig P229 and a P220 off duty. Lately I have been carrying my older P229 in 357 Sig with at least 1 extra magazine off duty. I am not sure I would be comfortable carrying a P220 on duty due to the limited capacity and would hate to see any brothers in blue or lawful carrying citizens, run short of ammo at the wrong time. Times have certainly changed. Whatever decision you make, stay safe out there. Because son, it is what you are supposed to do. | |||
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I sold my P220 SAO shortly after buying it. I've had several Sigs and love the feel and reliability. But I also like the SAO 1911 type action. Thought the 220 SAO was the answer to my prayers. But....Couldn't keep my damn thumb off the slide lock when shooting it, and way too old to change. Went to M&P, cause everyone else did, but I've always hated it for no good reason. Then Sig Legion 226 SAO came out. They specifically addressed the slide lock issue. I am now in heaven. In fact I bought two, I don't know why. Pro Force called me today, said the one I ordered (forgot about) several months ago is in. I don't NEED two. I damn sure don't need three. But one in tactical rig, one in truck vault and one on belt...sorta makes sense right? Its alot to drag to the range, and a whole lot to get past the wife. She's way over the "tax write off" excuse | |||
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Just turned in my issued two tone P220R Carry model that I had while working plain clothes. Went back to patrol as a Sergeant. Our standard issue for uniformed duty is the P220R full size. Darn my luck (wink, wink), when I transferred back... All we had in the armory was one of our older non railed W. German P220's. So... I am forced to make due with it. Hahaha! SIG SAUER...... Get you some! | |||
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Skokie Illinois, where Gamins works, is NOT part of Chicago. It is an upper middle class neighborhood suburb north of Chicago. It is relatively low crime. The video clip of the guns shots is NOT representative of what goes on in Chicago. IRRC, that clip was from an area on the southside of Chicago. | |||
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Since 1998 or so. Went to a stainless gun (skinny rail) in 2002. Then a P220ST in 2004 or so. Then a P220ST Elite in ~2006. Finally got a long slide 220 with fixed night sights around 2009 or so and have been carrying it ever since. AKA John E. Hearne "Shoot deliberately" - Wyatt Earp "Tache/psyche effect - a polite way of saying 'you suck.'" - GG "The 8th Marines dominate an environment. You, with your pistol, merely exist." - GG http://www.dvctargets.com - Promoting excellence and realisim in combative shooting. | |||
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The Whack-Job Whisperer |
I chose single stack 45s - S&W 4506-1, 4566, 4513TSW and carried them for most of my career. I always carried two extra mags on my belt, more in my bag and the 870 in the car. I felt confident in my ability to employ my handgun and shotgun. Now retired, I employ my S&W Chief's Special 45 and one mag on my belt. It works for me. And after working many GSW homicide cases I subscribed to the theory that I would be out of time, long before I was out of ammo - no matter what I was carrying. Coupled with the understanding that I would likely be the 2nd person to know I was in a fight, I found 25 rounds of 45 on my person to be adequate. Thank God I never had to find out if I was correct. Good luck with your decision! Stay safe! Regards 18DAI 7+1 Rounds of hope and change | |||
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I think a lot of the "capacity" attitude depends on where you started. I started with a six-shot Ruger GP-100 which I carried for seven years. Compared to the Ruger, my P220 offered 50% more rounds and reloaded much, much faster. I carry three spare magazines which is worlds ahead of where I was when I started with my revolver and two speed reloaders (loops weren't allowed by policy as they might upset the public) AKA John E. Hearne "Shoot deliberately" - Wyatt Earp "Tache/psyche effect - a polite way of saying 'you suck.'" - GG "The 8th Marines dominate an environment. You, with your pistol, merely exist." - GG http://www.dvctargets.com - Promoting excellence and realisim in combative shooting. | |||
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