Just my .02
THIS particular guy was a jerk.
His only mistake in my book was being an a$$ by assuming cops know more about guns.
I carry a Beretta 96 Centurion. If someone asked "what kind of gun is that?". I usually say "Beretta 40" - meaning "a Beretta in 40 S&W" - assuming that they asked because they have no clue - not because they're gun experts - If I say "96", the usual response is, "is that a 9?".
I have limited knowledge on Glocks - but I can still pick one up, load it, and fire it with no problem - I have no clue what model # is which caliber and don't really care to - most Glocks look very similar - as long as I know it's a 40 S&W, who cares if I know the model #. The first time I heard someone say "Glock 22", the first thought was, "Glock .22 LR?". I own one Ruger in .22 cal - and I don't call it a "Ruger Super Single Six" everytime I refer to it - just "my Ruger 22". Yeah I felt stupid when it dawned on me that was the model #. I would also know to look for the cal stamped on the gun if I didn't know which was which.
However, I have NEVER driven an Impala and can easily ID one from a distance (even at night - by the tail lights). Go figure.
Bottom line - I know my model #, but I don't fault the guy for not knowing his (especially if it was issued) AND DEFINITELY for not knowing what the Glock 22 was if HIS wasn't a Model 22 - ** but his ATTITUDE is inexcusable. It does make me wonder though - are you sure this was a street cop, not just someone in dispatch? (Not dissing dispatchers, just most of ours don't carry firearms)
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