Ammunition used by SLC police?

[giddonah]

Threads about self defense shootings and using the same ammo as the local cops makes me wonder if anyone knows what's in Salt Lake City police guns.

 

[pioneer461]

Should be public information. Give em a call and ask.​

 

[sqlbullet]

Not sure about the SLCPD.

The UTA force just switched from 9mm Glocks to 40 S&W Glocks. Personally, I would find them to be a better department to emulate, since they are multi-jurisdiction throughout at least the Ogden-SLC-Provo Metro area, and maybe state-wide.

 

[camslam]

I didn't think Chief Burbank was allowing his officers to carry guns since they are so dangerous, oh wait, it was just citizens that shouldn't have guns.

He is a moron. As for caliber, I believe they are shooting the .40 cal.

 

[blubberfet]

The SLCPD use 9mm Speer Gold Dot. I do not know if is the 147gr or the 124gr+P.

 

[BlindJustice]

Why don't you ask one of Salt Lake CIty's Finest?

I had a conversation with a County SHeriff here in SE Wash. State
- Whitman County. They carry KImber 1911s - switched from
Glocks 2 years ago. Didn't think to ask about ammo next time
I will though. I'm pretty sure the Pullman city cops use the Glock
21 I'll ask about ammo with them as well when the opportunity arises.

Randall

 

[DeepHelmet]

Officers are issued a Glock 17 or 19 and carry Speer Golt Dot 147 grn in them. The issue ammo for 45 is also the speer in 230 grn and I think the 40's get the 185 grn. Not positive about that one though.

 

[WVMountainBoy]

WVSP carries Smith 45's loaded with 230 JHP's they practice with the 230 grain FMJ CCI Blazer aluminum cased rounds. Lots would argue they should practice/qualify with their duty ammo, but price is a huge factor.

 

[Gibbles]

Go to Getsome in Murry and ask the Mike that stands 6'4'' He is an officer.

They use to use Federal Hydroshock, I think they use Speer Gold dot now.

 

[Girodin]

Go to Getsome in Murry and ask the Mike that stands 6'4'' He is an officer.

Considering the treatment I have gotten there in the past I would rather not go there for anything. I'll drive the extra distance to FBMG simply because their service is MUCH better IMO. I dont get the impression I am putting them out for having walked in the shop or having the audacity to ask them a question.

 

[KBintheSLC]

Considering the treatment I have gotten there in the past I would rather not go there for anything.

Ditto X 1000

Sorry to drift but... anyone that has a single gram of dignity and self respect should stay away from "Get Some Guns and Ammo"... they treat customers like DIRT. I tried to shop there a few times and gave up after multiple counts of unwarranted rudeness and disrespect. They seem to be sitting on a telephone pole or some other large anal obstruction.

Back on topic. I believe the SLCPD use Gold Dot... but I am not sure about the details.