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Not LAPD/LASD but that is a 1911 we'd authorize. By policy you'd need to carry the same model holster (if available) as our issue. In this case, you'd be looking at a 6280 or 85 or 7377 from Safariland for uniform patrol. Plain clothes or other special assignments have some additional options.
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LAPD: 9mm STI’s (1911/2011) were approved in August (so were other manufacturers). Officers still need to be 1911 trained/ certified. The Edge and Tactical are 4” guns so they fit into the regular 1911 holsters. Marauder if you buy it from a third party. Main issue is patrol mag pouches, they don’t exist. There is a company that is going to custom make them.
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Would anyone working patrol really carry a $3K pistol? Such items get beat to hell rather quickly. A Glock or M&P would seem more logical. Maybe an MC Operator or Tacops if it must be a 1911
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I don't have a membership, but I do have this:
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That is a good question. It is definitely a cool gun and probably shoots really great. I think it's almost like wearing a Rolex on patrol, when a Casio G-Shock will do.
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No kidding. Maybe it’s some type of $3K status symbol one feels compelled to have in front of their peers. For a “duty” weapon, maybe guys can convince Louis Vuitton or Chanel to come up with a custom duty holster for it as well.
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I had to come back to this thread and clarify myself. I must say that if a $3K weapon or any other gun for that matter makes one happy, then that’s all that matters. Any new gun is a good thing in my opinion and we all should enjoy our tools of the trade. I can’t fault anyone for that.
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I've seen a couple decent one's on deputies here in Sonoma County.
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I have a Springfield Professional 1911 in .45 and even if they had been allowed, I would not have used it on duty for two reasons: 1. Even tho it's used, it has no scratch marks and I don't want it "beat to hell," as Bobby said. 2. I wouldn't carry a gun with such a limited capacity. I liked carrying the 92F with 15+1 and two mags on my belt, tho a 20+1 would have been nicer. 7 or 8 rounds doesn't do it for me, at least as a duty weapon.
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Good point. I’m not too sure. I am not LAPD and my agency authorizes open too mag pouches. However, I have seen a picture of STI mags In Safariland closed top slim line mag pouches. I’ll see if I can find it.
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STI Edge is a 5" gun. Tactical is 4.15".
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Never thought of it that way......
But I did know a couple of old timers who went 10-8 with 6 " Pythons in clam-shells back in the day. We had model 15s with break-fronts then. They'll never sell near 3K after 30 years! May be Rick Grimme's on the Living Dead |
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The heck with a G-Shock, why spend that kind of money when a $18 Casio worked just fine in patrol. Plus, not everyone wants to wear a watch that makes your whole wrist disappear due to how large it is. And before anyone says it (wouldn't surprise me with this crowd), no, I do not have a petite size wrist.
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So, its Tactical 4.0 & 5.0, Edge, Maurader, DVC Limited (black) and couple more. People are using Safariland, Ted Blocker, Don Hume. =) |
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I’d still prefer my G17 5th gen with the Glock factory “Big Stick” 24-round magazines. (The 33-rnd one’s sticks out too much).
I just need a reliable hicap gun (“work horse”) that goes bang every time and not a fashion statement piece holstered on my hip. Besides, at $2,000-3,000 a piece for an STI, I could buy anywhere between 5-7 more Glock models at “Blue label” pricing.
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