1911luver

I was wondering if any law enforcement agencies still using the .357 magnum revolver? I can recall reading about some agencies still authorizing its use,I could have sworn that one of them was LAPD after that shoot out years ago when the officers wanted a round with more penetration.

Reborn

I haven't even seen a LEO with a revolver in years.

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SIXTO

There are a few smaller federal agencies that are more security than LEO do, and a lot of older cops get grandfathered in so they are able to carry a revolver.

We still have some in our inventory for training or a option for the detectives.

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dukalmighty

Seems like large capacity with fast magazine reloads are what PD's are geared towards today,6 used to be enough til gangbangers started carrying G17's with 17+1

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digitalexplr

As good as the .357 round is, in today's environment a six shot revolver just isn't practical (though there are 8 shot .357s available). When you run out and need to reload the other guy still has 10 or better left. Who do you think will win that encounter?

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SIXTO

The better tactician. Is that a word? If not, I'm going to trademark it.

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sgtD

The guy whose round hits the target.

I can't remember that last time I saw a cop with a six shooter. Even campus cops carry autos.
The only people I see carrying revolvers these days (besides myself) are security guards and armored truck personnel.

BTW SIXTO: yes, tactician is a word.

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SIXTO

Darn. I thought I had my ticket to easy street.

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ArmyCop

We have a Sgt. soon to retire still carries his .357 - Our PD doesn't issue the weapon - officers provide their own - about the only restrictions the Chief has on what we carry is that it's not larger than a .40 caliber. He doesn't like the .45 for some reason.

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ccman

About a year or so ago I was in NYS and saw a Cop with a revolver in a leather holster. It looked like it had not come out of that holster for years. I hear they were also Grandfathered and there was around 100 Cops in NYS still with revolvers.