Police issued .41 magnums

robbt · October 3, 2009, 08:07 PM

hi , does anyone know what Police Departments issued .41 magnums ??

and when ??
many thanks, robbt

**1911Tuner** · October 3, 2009, 09:00 PM

San Antonio and San Francisco were two agencies that issued the M58 Smith. There were probably a few 57s scattered around within the ranks, too. Can't recall any others offhand.

Mike Faires · October 4, 2009, 01:01 PM

I believe Amarillo was one of the first. If I recall Skeeter Skelton the godfather of the 41 magnum was the sheriff of Deaf Smith County up in the panhandle of Texas. His influence may have had something to do with it.

TPD211 · October 8, 2009, 08:11 AM

I worked for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in the 80's. We were allowed to carry 44 mags and under. In those days we had to buy our own guns. Many carried 41 & 44 mags. I carried a 45 auto.

**1911Tuner** · October 8, 2009, 01:33 PM

Not too long ago, many Sheriff's departments in NC would allow their deputies to carry whatever they could qualify with. Forsyth County would allow any DA revolver, but no SA autopistols. Several of the guys carried Smith Model 57s and Model 58s in those days.

Quoheleth · October 9, 2009, 08:33 AM

Speaking of Skeeter, I believe he wrote that the Texas Dept of Public Safety Troopers were allowed to carry the .41 back in the day.

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mete · October 9, 2009, 01:02 PM

Some of those departments never seemed to know that there was a 'police load' of about 1000 fps .When they used the full magnum load many officers couldn't handle the recoil.

October 3, 2009, 08:07 PM	#1
robbt Member Join Date: June 17, 2005 Posts: 15	Police issued .41 magnums hi , does anyone know what Police Departments issued .41 magnums ?? and when ?? many thanks, robbt

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1911Tuner Moderator Join Date: May 22, 2003 Location: Lexington,North Carolina...or thereabouts Posts: 13,295	San Antonio and San Francisco were two agencies that issued the M58 Smith. There were probably a few 57s scattered around within the ranks, too. Can't recall any others offhand. __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog[/i] http://www.collierescue.net/available/index.html To see my real work: http://www.pets-r-great.org:80/magaz...ue1/cover.html

October 8, 2009, 01:33 PM	#5
1911Tuner Moderator Join Date: May 22, 2003 Location: Lexington,North Carolina...or thereabouts Posts: 13,295	Not too long ago, many Sheriff's departments in NC would allow their deputies to carry whatever they could qualify with. Forsyth County would allow any DA revolver, but no SA autopistols. Several of the guys carried Smith Model 57s and Model 58s in those days. __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog[/i] http://www.collierescue.net/available/index.html To see my real work: http://www.pets-r-great.org:80/magaz...ue1/cover.html

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Quoheleth Member Join Date: March 7, 2007 Location: The Land of Bowie, Crockett, Travis & Houston Posts: 2,349	Speaking of Skeeter, I believe he wrote that the Texas Dept of Public Safety Troopers were allowed to carry the .41 back in the day. Q __________________ Yes, you do have the right to voice your opinion. I also have the right to choose not to listen. Last edited by Quoheleth; October 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM.

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October 4, 2009, 01:01 PM	#3
Mike Faires Member Join Date: May 26, 2006 Location: Huntsville, Tx Posts: 24	I believe Amarillo was one of the first. If I recall Skeeter Skelton the godfather of the 41 magnum was the sheriff of Deaf Smith County up in the panhandle of Texas. His influence may have had something to do with it.

October 8, 2009, 08:11 AM	#4
TPD211 Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Central Florida...I hate it here Posts: 11	I worked for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in the 80's. We were allowed to carry 44 mags and under. In those days we had to buy our own guns. Many carried 41 & 44 mags. I carried a 45 auto.

October 9, 2009, 01:02 PM	#7
mete Member Join Date: December 31, 2002 Location: NY Posts: 3,582	Some of those departments never seemed to know that there was a 'police load' of about 1000 fps .When they used the full magnum load many officers couldn't handle the recoil.