1911 vs glock 21

[ap3572001]

GLock 22 GEN4

PS. I would take G21 over STOCK 1911 anyday.

[ckim34]

Do you mean LC Action?

Opps yes I do LOL

[bluesmoke9]

The Glock 21 is the way to go. And just a point if no one else made it, you don't get your POST certificate for passing the academy. You get it for passing the academy, a Department's training program and working X number of hours as a police officer. Then you get your POST certificate.

[tahoetarga]

The Glock 21 is the way to go. And just a point if no one else made it, you don't get your POST certificate for passing the academy. You get it for passing the academy, a Department's training program and working X number of hours as a police officer. Then you get your POST certificate.

Well, you're talking about two different things..graduate from a POST academy: POST academy certificate. Complete a year as a full time officer: POST Basic certificate.

[ean909]

Ckim. do they have a web site. i have so much trouble finding holsters. its horrible. I either have a crazy long special order date or they just dont carry any.

[ean909]

Thanks for the input ap. Honestly I see most officers carring glocks so it would legitamate to think that most officers would suggest a glock. I just took the 21 out today and I think I might just go with it. The 21 ran really nice. I had a blast. The kids did too, they came with.

[ean909]

Bluesmoke. From what i have heard your suppose to receive a POST certificate after completion. Basic or not its suppose to help you in obtaining employment, and for me thats my main goal. So if something can help my chances, I'm doing it. No disrespect of course. But I have also heard something about differant levels of officers. But I don't really know too much about that. I guess its just learn as you go for me.

[oddjob]

Took my son about 6 months to get a job after he put himself through an academy. it does help.....and good luck! Just use a handgun that will get you through the academy. I still maintain the Glock 17 is the most economical one to use.

[ckim34]

Ckim. do they have a web site. i have so much trouble finding holsters. its horrible. I either have a crazy long special order date or they just dont carry any.

http://www.10-8gearonline.com/

https://www.lcaction.com

[ean909]

Sweet. Thanks.

[Roddd]

If you haven't applied yet to a department, do it now. It'll be ok to be in the application process while you're in the academy. Back on topic, I'd go with the 21 while in the academy.

[ean909]

If you haven't applied yet to a department, do it now. It'll be ok to be in the application process while you're in the academy. Back on topic, I'd go with the 21 while in the academy.

I just might do that. Where would I look to find the dq information from each agency? Or is that something that's just discretionary and you can only find out when your going through the application process? Right now the chp is showing a little bit of interest but that's a different academy.

[BigDogatPlay]

Full information on disqualifiers is generally not publicly published. It does vary from agency to agency as different agencies have different levels of tolerance to risk.

Anything in the background that would prohibit possession of a firearm is a bar, as is unprescribed IV drug use or using / possessing controlled substances that are a felony to possess. Stuff like that. A clean driving record is a plus, a ticket here and there usually isn't a big thing... unless maybe they were for doing 100+ on the freeway. Your credit will be examined. Bankruptcy is not always a dq, but given the job market a good candidate with good credit is going to win out over a good candidate with average or worse credit.

The POST Personal History Statement says this on page 1:

There are very few automatic bases for rejection. Even issues of prior misconduct, such as prior illegal drug use, driving under the influence, theft, or even arrest or conviction are usually not, in and of themselves, automatically disqualifying.

Bottom line, it's very much up to what the hiring agency is willing to tolerate in a candidate. You really won't know that in any detail until you start looking at an agency, talking with recruiters and riding with officers.

[ean909]

Thank you BigDog.

Yes, I am starting to see the differant agency discretions, in talking to my instructors and other LE friends.

My background is my main concern when it comes to obtaining employment. I can still legally purchase and possess firearms and I have never tried/experimented with any IV type drugs, but my driving record is extensive. I have a few misdemeanor driving violations and I am delcaring bankruptcy in the near future. So in my opinion my background is far from ideal.

[rudeboy3]

I carry a 1911 for duty and I like it for a lot of reasons. Funny how state line culture changes over neighboring states, a lot of AZ agencies allow 1911s for duty. Glocks are good to go though, and I would stay away from getting something that is probably not approved for most agencies(FNP, Glocks in "off calibers" etc..).