HELP!

[Chuckontop]

Hey guys,
I just got hired on as a reserve police officer and I am so excited. I have to purchase my own side-arm. I have very little experience with guns and not the biggest budget. What do you guys recommend. The only rule was no 9mm.

Thanks

 

[JohnP82]

glock 22

 

[Bronsonbull]

Congrats. Here's what I would go with (oh wait, I did just go with this). You can get law enforcement discounting through these guys and the prices are hard to beat ($471 shipped). This is the .45 model that I just bought. You could try the .40 as well if you wanted more capacity.

They also have Glocks and XDs in the same price range.


S&W M&P45 45ACP Fixed Sights 4 1/2" NMS for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $471.00

 

[mrw]

Congrats! I thought most departments provided a firearm for Reserve Officers. What department is this?

I'd second the Glock 22.

 

[wtfd661]

What does the rest of your department carry. One that I would look at would be the Springfield XD .45 compact. It has a 4" barrel and comes with a 10 rd flush fitting mag and a 13rd extended grip mag. For duty you can use the 13 rd extended grip mags and carry 2 extra 13 rd. mags, then off duty you can conceal carry with the 10 rd. flush mag. The only thing I don't know about is if they have any duty holsters and mag carriers that fit this gun. When my Department was switching from 9mm to .45 one of the guns we tested and evaluated was the Springfield XD, which we liked but it had just come out so we were concerned with "new gun" bugs. We went with the Sig P220.

 

[SSGSAD]

Definitly buy what most other officers, are carrying, same cal., etc, in case of gunfight, ammo and mag., will exchange

 

[Joe Williams]

What does the rest of your department carry. One that I would look at would be the Springfield XD .45 compact. It has a 4" barrel and comes with a 10 rd flush fitting mag and a 13rd extended grip mag. For duty you can use the 13 rd extended grip mags and carry 2 extra 13 rd. mags, then off duty you can conceal carry with the 10 rd. flush mag. The only thing I don't know about is if they have any duty holsters and mag carriers that fit this gun. When my Department was switching from 9mm to .45 one of the guns we tested and evaluated was the Springfield XD, which we liked but it had just come out so we were concerned with "new gun" bugs. We went with the Sig P220.

Don Hume does make duty gear for the XD 45 compact.

 

[mospeada]

A Glock would be hard to beat for someone who's inexperienced with guns and is going to have some capacitance as a law enforcement person.

One thing you may want to do though is to talk to the officers in the department and see what they carry. If most are carrying x brand & model, that wouldn't be a bad choice as you'd have common magazines and you could pick one of their guns up if things go really bad and be proficient (similarly, they could pick your gun up too).

Good luck and practice as much as you possibly can.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Depends. Do you want a polymer frame, or metal. Do you want a hammerless, or hammer fired pistol. Do you want a manual safety, or no. What is your budget? Allot of people are saying Glock. I say fondle, and if possible shoot as many pistols as you can. I can suggest allot of guns. However you must find what you really want, what fits your budget, is comfortable, and what you can shoot accurately.

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

FNP 45
2 14 round mags
1 15 round mag
big sights, accurate reliable.

should be able to be had for 600 cash.

 

[Bronsonbull]

glock 22

Can't go wrong with a Glock 22 either. Here's a guy selling used ones that are in excellent shape:

Sale. I need to clear the guns out
I am offering reduced prices here first. I will offer Bayou Shooter members first buy for 36 hours before I post in two other forums. I did not include pics, because these firearms and descriptions are already posted. I have to charge $8.75 tax in parish sales, unless shipped. Shipping is $20.00 for a handgun and $15.00 for a longgun via UPS.

NS= night sights NIB= new in box VG= very good condition
OTD= out the door G+ = good plus condition GRS= ghost ring sights

(7) Glock 22 w/ night sights excellent= $350.00 - 4 sold, 2 pending
(1) Glock 21 SF NIB= $485.00
(2) Armalite AR-15 flat top NIB= $795.00
(1) DPMS AP4 .308 NIB= $999.99 Pending
(1) DPMS Flat top Sportical AR-15= $650.00 Pending
(1) Sig 220 Carry Stainess NS NIB= 740.00 Sold
(1) Sig 229 .40 NS NIB= $710.00
(1) Sig 239 .40 NIB= $545.00 Sold
(1) CZ Rami 9mm NS NIB=$572.00
(1) SW99 .40 NS excellent= $300.00
(2) Glock 23 NS VG= $310.00 Sold
(1) Taurus PT145 VG= $350.00 OTD
(2) Sig 226 9mm pistols G+= $365.00 1 Pending, 1 sold
(2) Mossberg 590A1 shotguns GRS, parkerized, NIB = $395.00 - 1 sold
(1) MSAR STG flat top= $925.00
(2) Ruger LCP NIB= $265.00 Sold
(1) CZ 75B .40 NIB= $435.00
(1) Siaga SLG 762X39 AK-47 Blk Synthtic Stock= $510.00 Sold
(1) Yugo M70 Full Wood Stock, Global Receiver= $500.00
(1) AK-74 Bulgarian, Nodak receiver, Grn Mtn Barrel= $460.00 Sold
(1) PTR-91 Carbine, fixed stock, NIB= $895.00
(1) Ruger 10/22 SS barrel, blk syn stock= = $215.00 OTD Pending
(1) Marlin 55 12g bolt action shotgun excellent condition $200.00 OTD
(1) MIllet DMS 1X4X24 Tactical Scope= $245.00 OTD
Glock 22 mags in excellent condition= $12.00 OTD
C-Products 30 round mags, ant-tilt follower= $9.00 OTD
I have 75rd AK drums and a 40rd AK mag. 75 rd drums sold

I will throw in 3 extra mags for any AR-15 sale.

I will warranty even the pre-owned guns for sale.

Please call me or PM me to if you wish to purchase a firearm. I am very busy. I have to call over 70 customers today so I may not respond immediately but I will contact you.

Please contact me by phone before you come to the office. Either Tom or I will be available to handle these discounted sales, but we are not always in the office. We are more than happy to meet with you but it will be by appointment only.


Ronnie
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[JohnP82]

WOW!! That is a great deal for a G22.

 

[lojax]

I agree go with what most of the other guys are carrying, if not my pick would be the xd with extended mag.

 

[sprshggy07]

Hey guys,
I just got hired on as a reserve police officer and I am so excited. I have to purchase my own side-arm. I have very little experience with guns and not the biggest budget. What do you guys recommend. The only rule was no 9mm.

Thanks

Ha. Didn't see this till now but I look forward to gun shopping with you if this is who I think it is. Lol.

 

[Deer_Slayer_90]

well one thing i would suggest would be to find a gun that fits your hand well, if the gun doesnt fit it is hard to shoot accurately or consistantly

 

[GlockRock]

Id go with the same thing the full time guys are carrying. They most likely have an armorer on the department, but the biggest benefit is that the mags will interchange. They probably wont buy your ammo if you carry a different caliber.

 

[esrice]

What do the merit officers carry? Carry that.

Interchangeability and mag-sharing could be important in your line of work. Not to mention the ability to buy their second-hand gear, ammo, and parts.

 

[Big Mac 1911]

glock 22

+1 for the G22

 

[Lilsoup]

I agree with everyone who says, look at what other officers carry. But my question, and concern is this, You are someone without experience with a handgun, dont you think you should have some ability to use a handgun before you become a peace officer, or is this my opinion. (I am not trying to be rude, I am just asking)

 

[MWinez]

I would ask my fellow officers what they like and and see what they carry.