Big Boomer
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another thing to think about is that the ammo cost for plinking 9mm is much cheaper than 45. I bet there was a budget call in there somewhere.
In addition, there are more female officers now than ever. Most do not like the recoil of the 45, and they tend to be a smidge heavier fully loaded.
Most police recruits have never shot a pistol, while they initially train with low power 9mm then graduate to 9mm +p+ as their skills improve.
For factory ammo there really isn't that much variation for 45 power levels. There is some, and much more if you reload of course but I doubt that will happen with any police force.
In addition, there are more female officers now than ever. Most do not like the recoil of the 45, and they tend to be a smidge heavier fully loaded.
Most police recruits have never shot a pistol, while they initially train with low power 9mm then graduate to 9mm +p+ as their skills improve.
For factory ammo there really isn't that much variation for 45 power levels. There is some, and much more if you reload of course but I doubt that will happen with any police force.