[S.F. 1357]

-Berettas, Glocks, H&Ks, Rugers, SIGs, are S&Ws are authorized.

-Must be either full sized or compact. No sub compacts.

-Authorized loads are:
.38 Special 147gr +P+ Federal Hydra-Shoks
9mm 147gr JHP by Federal, Remington, Speer or Winchester
.40 S&W 180gr JHP by Federal, Remington, Speer or Winchester
.45 ACP 230gr JHP by Federal, Remington, Speer or Winchester

[Rich357]

1st .40 S&W Glock 22
Close 2nd .40 S&W SIG P229

3rd 9mm Glock 17
4th 9mm SIG P226

5th .45auto SIG P220

Rich

[Handy]

HK P7M13 or M8. Reliable, safe, accurate and the BG won't figure out how to fire it.

Then Sigs, USP, Beretta. Glock only in 9mm.

If .40, Sigs or USP only.

[blades67]

SIG Sauer P220, P226, P225, P228 or P229 (in that order).

[STEVE M]

It depends on the job profile, for me and mine ( I made this

decision, except Glocks arn't allowed) . I chose a SIG 220 loaded

with 230GR Hydrashoks.

[Blueduck]

1st Glock 17 W/ 147 Grain Winchester Ranger load

2nd Glock 19 W/ same

[blades67]

Buying a Glock will probably be the least expensive way to go. If you go that way I second Blue Duck's opinion.

[Handy]

The cheapest way to go would be a Sig Pro or S&W 915.


Unless of course we're talking LEO pricing, but those two retail for $400, while Glocks are pushing $600.

[Croyance]

I don't see how you could go wrong with that selection.
Is cost a limitation? If so, what is the ceiling, without leather and magazines?
I like all Sigs (where is Ala Dan?) Personally, I like the Sig 220 for the .45 ACP.
I like the Berettas. Anything from the 92/96 series to the overlooked 8045 Cougar (again, a .45 ACP).
The H&K is large for my hands, though the USP family is very good, with a high price. If it wasn't for the no compact clause, I would have looked at the USP Compacts.
For Glocks, I would look at the G34/35 and the G21. I like the longer sight radius of the G34 Practical/Tactical frame. Unfortunately, Glock does not offer the .45 ACP in that frame. It comes down to caliber preference here.
I am no fan of Rugers, and don't like the politics of Bill Ruger Sr. I recognize them as a value buy though.
S&W has many options. Their new 1911 offering is intriguing. The 945 looks good also.

[Jokerman]

For a full-size: a Sig P226 in .40. But practice.

More compact choice: Sig p228 in .9mm.

H & K in those calibers are good choices too.

[cool45auto]

Beretta with 147 grain JHPs.

[chaim]

If you buy your own price I guess would have to be a criteria and (I'm assuming you're talking police work) cops aren't exactly rich.

Frankly, with revolvers being allowed I'd be very tempted to go with a K-frame .357 loaded up with those .38s or a regular 4" M10.

Other than that I'd probably go S&W (either a used model, considering just about all of them, or a new S&W 910).

However, you only said there are restrictions to those makers, but you say nothing about action type. If that is the case, I would possibly be tempted to spend some more and go w/ the new S&W 1911 now that they have one.

[JMag]

Based upon recent positive experience, I would look long and hard at the SigPro in any caliber authorized. Hard to beat on many fronts, including bang for the buck (no pun intended).

[Landric]

Howdy,

Well, its likely the most expensive choice you could make, outside a P7, but I'd go with the HK USP45 Compact.

Given your ammunition choices, I would have to go with a .45ACP. I'm not a fan of the 147 grain 9mm or the 180 grain .40.

I carry a USP45 Compact off-duty with Speer Gold Dot 230 grain JHP and I couldn't be happier with it. Its totally reliable, very easy to shoot well, low recoil for a .45, accurate, easy to carry, the list goes on.

You should pick whatever you are most comfortable with, but if I was making the choice, that is what I would choose.

[Mike Irwin]

Revolver -- S&W Model 19

Semi-auto -- Beretta 92

[WonderNine]

Revolver -- S&W Model 19

Semi-auto -- Beretta 92

Same.

I'd prefer a BHP though...

[firestar]

I used to carry a SIG 220 .45 with 230 grain Hydra Shoks but then I made the choice to switch to a Beretta 92fs with 124 grain Gold Dots.
The Beretta fit my hand better and it has twice the capacity.

[Feanaro]

Colt Python, four inch. .357 Magnum, reliability of a revolver and accurate too. And nice looking. :)

[dude]

P7M8..................... or 13

[LiquidTension]

Tossup between HK USP in .45ACP and Sig 220. Either one with Ranger SXTs or Hydra Shocks. I like the controls on the HK, but some people don't. Nicer trigger on the Sig, IMO. So yeah, one of those.

[Berg01]

S&W SW1911 if it is allowed

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's Folk's-

Ditto what my friend blades 67 said!

Any SIG-Sauer "Classic P-series" self-loader.:uhoh:


Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[MJRW]

Its pretty hard to go wrong with those choices except for the Smith semi-autos and some of those in .40. But everything else is just peachy. What is "duty" in this scenario? Is concealment an issue?

[4v50 Gary]

Sig P220. Don't want anything superfancy or expensive since it all gets confiscated as evidence after a shooting.

BTW, a radio would be good too so you can get the Missouri to lob a 16" HE shell at your opponent. :) Check out some of the "historical stuph" I've been posting in the black powder forum here. Lessons of gunfight applied. :D

[10-Ring]

I would suggest the HK USP 45 :cool:

[GlocksRock]

Glock 21 with 200 or 230 grain Speer Gold Dot +p.

With either a G17 or G22 being a close second.

[T.Stahl]

Either a Glock 17 or 34. Reliable, light, simple, accurate, and with a high capacity.

[Sean Smith]

Out of those choices, the SigSauer P220 .45 ACP.

[DonGlock26]

Sig P220 or P229 .40 w/ Golddots.

[Jerry Morris]

If I need to carry, *I* pick the weapon AND load! No one else. I already have the best pick for me. Anyone has need of me armed, will make do with that, or nothing at all.

I am the responsible person. I make the decisons, all the way down to tripping the trigger. I need no self appointed "expert" to guide me.

There is far too much denial of Responsibilty and deference to "Authority" in these questions. This is why I question many behind badge, who say they will not enforce an across the board gun siezure.

Jerry

BTW, It is a Colt's 1911 in .45 ACP.

[Jason Demond]

For what you posted:
Glock 22 loaded with 180gr Speer Gold Dots.

I would rather pack a 1911A1 stoked with 185gr Speer Gold Dots.

[WebHobbit]

With the crappy ammo choices here I'd go with the .45 with Federal Hydrashoks.

The 9mm load sucks. The .38 load is OK but .357 makes more sense & you can't have that. The 180 .40's are the worst weight for the caliber about like the 9mm 147....well not THAT bad.

[Dr.Rob]

Plenty of great 9mm's on the list, but that is one sorry 9mm load.

I'd pick a .45 cal Sig.

[Frenchy]

686...

[Quintin Likely]

Glock 17 or 19...

...and when nobody's looking, swap to a 124 gr Hydrashok or +P Gold Dot. ;)

[Coronach]

Well, my Department has said that I will carry a S&W 4506-1 stoked with 230 gr Hydras, and that I'll like it. Well. I carry it, and...well...it works. I can't say that I have a soft spot in my heart for it, but it works like a champ.

There is a rumor (unsubstantiated thus far) that we might be going to Glock 22s...but I'm not holding my breath. Everything around here moves at a glacial pace.

Mike

[Cruiser]

1) Sig P220
2) Beretta 92F
3) Beretta 96F

You won't find me voluntarily carrying anything DAO or anything that says "USP" on it.

[denfoote]

Ruger KP95DC!!!!! :cool:

Built like a brick :cuss: house!!!!

Reliable as the sunrise.

Accurate as all :cuss: !!!!!

Made in America by Americans!!!!

Eats anything and doesn't balk!!

Doesn't cost an arm and a leg!! :D

[tiberius]

If single actions are allowed, the new 1911 by S&W would be the most effective weapon on the list.

I also like the Sig 220 if you prefer a DA first shot. Its decocking mechanism is preferred to a slide mounted safety which works in the WRONG direction like walters, normal S&W's and Berettas). IMHO, there is no place for a safety that deactivates a pistol when the trigger is in the foward position. I think that the safety system on the USP can be set up like this as well.

9mm and .40 S&W can be effective calibers and if that's what I had, I would have confidence in it..... but since .45 is an option, I'd take it.

[SR1503]

I'd go with a SIG P220 or the USP 45.

[Akurat]

Thats a piss-poor 9mm load...If youre set on 9mm though I'd say a SIG P226 or P228...whichever fits your hand best.

My second choice would be a P229 in .40.

[rock jock]

If you have smaller than average hands, consider the Glock 23.

[Baba Louie]

S&W 625 4" barrel w/ the 230 gr. fed hydra-shock.

Good enough for moi to feel secure on "duty" and off.

Adios

[Erik]

"Which handgun would you carry for duty?"

The SW1911 if allowed. (Great ergonomics, very shootable, and I have thousands of rounds of experience with 1911s.)

If not, either the USPc 40 or the USPc 45. (I have thousands of rounds through USPs, and find the compacts more ergonomic for me.)

[BZ422]

I am issued a Glock 23, so thats what I have to use, otherwise I'd take a Sig P220 in .45ACP or a P226 in 9mm.

[GitSome45]

Ruger P-97 .45acp

(if I had my CALIBER of CHOICE, then I would carry a SIG P226 in .357Sig ....:scrutiny: )

JMHO,

Howard

[skippie]

primary: USP 45 full size, 230 grain Hyda-shocks, Safariland 6280
backup:S&W 340 PD, Remington 158 grain +p LHP GG&G bootlock ankle holster...;)

[standingbear]

sig 220 in 45 or 226 in 9mm and backup in ankle,ruger sp101 in 357 mag.

[AngryBassets]

I sat here pondering what I would rather carry, other than my issued Glock 23 and backup airlite .38 S&W.

A Sig 220? Had a 226 9mm at my last agency.....

P7M8? Neat, small, pointable and easy to shoot gun.

Those Walther P99's are neat....

USP? Can't like them, despite many attempts by my friend.

Beretta? Too damn big.

Ruger? Ugly. Period.

Smith and Wesson .45? Big, but intimidating.

Full-size Glock 22? Too big for my hand.

Hmmmmm....

I think I'd carry a Glock 23 with a airlite S&W .38 !!!

:neener:

[Richard]

For a duty weapon I would go with a CZ40B. This is a real sleeper and police departments love the 40 S&W. Regards, Richard:D

[Sarge]

hands down.

[David S]

here ya go
Walther P99

[The Silver Bullet 1719]

If I'm paying, a CZ-75 since I'm trained really well on one :)

If not, then a Browning Hi-Power

And I'll be switching to 124 +P Gold Dots also

[355sigfan]

Many good choices listed already. I prefer Glocks for Duty guns and I like the 357 sig so the 31 would be my first choice. I like my Kimber more in some ways but Glocks make a better gun for the average cop. I would feel comfortable with any full size Glock however 9mm and up. Next on the list is the Sig 226 followed by the 220. I would take the 226 in 357 sig second choice would be 9mm.
Next choice for me would be HK's excellent USP in 45 acp. I carried this in the begining of my patrol days. Good gun.

Next choice would be Beretta's 92F.

As a police firearms instructor its hard for me to think seriously about the words duty pistol and revolver at the same time. Not saying a good officer with a revolver could not defend himself. I just feel that the auto is better for what we do.

PAT