What is the most common caliber used by law enforcement? - Page 2

semperfi.45 · April 24th, 2008, 05:25 PM

In the Northeast the Glock is predominant. The majority are of the .40 variety. We use Glock 23's with Speer 180gr. GDHP.

sui-juris · April 24th, 2008, 08:13 PM

County here uses .40 as do the state police. City Police here use .45 though..

FN1910 · April 24th, 2008, 08:31 PM

Going through that list I was very surprised at the number that issue the FN FiveseveN, especially the number in SC. I know it has some advantages but did not think of it as a LEO round.

Rev9mm · April 24th, 2008, 08:52 PM

When I bought my 9mm, I asked my local LEO's what they carried.
.40 cal is what they have around here. I believe they're Glocks, too, if that matters.

retsupt99 · April 24th, 2008, 09:39 PM

I'm not a cop, but I talk with a lot of them. The typical caliber appears to be .40, usually...

crzy4guns · April 24th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Local PD uses .40 cal. Glocks. State Police uses .45 Glocks or Para Ordnances.

stormbringerr · April 24th, 2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKShooter

I would halfway educated guess that the .40 Smith&Wesson is the most widely used LEO caliber these days.

It's possible that I could be wrong but, I seldom am.

i would say .40 also.

JCW355 · April 25th, 2008, 06:32 AM

Tulsa PD carry's the Glock 40 cal with Golden sabres.

f8lranger4x4 · April 25th, 2008, 10:10 PM

9mm,.40cal,or .45

JonInNY · April 25th, 2008, 10:38 PM

CZ says on their website:

"CZ 75 B is used by more Governments, Militaries, Police and Security agencies than any other pistol in the world. "

April 24th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#11
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 2,345	In the Northeast the Glock is predominant. The majority are of the .40 variety. We use Glock 23's with Speer 180gr. GDHP. __________________ Luck may or may not be on your side. But ability is 100% within your control. Skilled at arms...or do you suck?

April 24th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#15
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,549	I'm not a cop, but I talk with a lot of them. The typical caliber appears to be .40, usually... __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

April 25th, 2008, 06:32 AM	#18
JCW355 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 38	Tulsa PD carry's the Glock 40 cal with Golden sabres. __________________ Okiemountaineer

April 25th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#20
JonInNY Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley New York State Posts: 1,877	CZ says on their website: "CZ 75 B is used by more Governments, Militaries, Police and Security agencies than any other pistol in the world. " __________________ "The right of voting for representatives is the primary right by which all other rights are protected." -- Thomas Paine ____________________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (Who will guard the guards?) -- Juvenal

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April 24th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#12
sui-juris Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MI Posts: 394	County here uses .40 as do the state police. City Police here use .45 though..

April 24th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#13
FN1910 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 995	Going through that list I was very surprised at the number that issue the FN FiveseveN, especially the number in SC. I know it has some advantages but did not think of it as a LEO round.

April 24th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#14
Rev9mm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 125	When I bought my 9mm, I asked my local LEO's what they carried. .40 cal is what they have around here. I believe they're Glocks, too, if that matters.

April 24th, 2008, 09:59 PM	#16
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,270	Local PD uses .40 cal. Glocks. State Police uses .45 Glocks or Para Ordnances.

April 25th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#19
f8lranger4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 703	9mm,.40cal,or .45