Bobson
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A quick bit of background, so this thread makes sense:
I'm studying Criminal Justice in school, and plan to be an LEO upon finishing my degree. I've just completed the final step of the hiring process with AZ's Dept. of Corrections - just waiting for an academy date on that. Like I said though, the C.O. thing is my foot-in-the-door; the goal is law enforcement.
I was reading a magazine pub that caters toward LE (for LEOs, by LEOs, etc) a while back. There was an article advising LEOs who carry a weapon off-duty ["and that should include every LEO"] to go out and personally buy the exact same weapon each officer is issued by his department. IE, if you're an LEO and your department issues you a Glock 22, go buy your own Glock 22, and carry it when you're off-duty, too.
The point was that you'll become that much more familiar/proficient with your weapon, which is to your advantage, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need it.
So here's the thing. I want to buy my second handgun. My first was an XD40 Service, which I wasn't crazy about, and ended up selling. I know the department I plan to get hired on with (as an LEO) issues the Glock 22. I don't mind adjusting my wardrobe to accommodate concealed-carry of a duty-size weapon, I'm just not crazy about the Glock 22 (or .40 S&W). I've had my eyes on Sig's P226 and/or P220 for years, but never took the plunge due to cost; but now I find myself willing to spring for the quality. Except the whole "carry your duty weapon" thing makes a lot of sense to me.
In addition, I don't see the point of owning more than one weapon of the same style. I mean, I could see owning a Glock 22 (or Sig p226/220) for duty/EDC, and a Ruger Alaskan for a hunting sidearm, but not a Glock and a Sig. It just doesn't make sense to me. So I find myself kinda stuck.
Should I get the Glock 22 and learn to like it, or should I ignore the "carry your duty weapon" thing and just get the Sig P226/220 (haven't decided yet)? I'd really like some advice from people who work in LE, but any advice is welcome. Thanks a lot.
Edit:
FWIW, I don't dislike Glocks, and I don't hate the Glock 22. Just kinda prefer a SA/DA.
I'm studying Criminal Justice in school, and plan to be an LEO upon finishing my degree. I've just completed the final step of the hiring process with AZ's Dept. of Corrections - just waiting for an academy date on that. Like I said though, the C.O. thing is my foot-in-the-door; the goal is law enforcement.
I was reading a magazine pub that caters toward LE (for LEOs, by LEOs, etc) a while back. There was an article advising LEOs who carry a weapon off-duty ["and that should include every LEO"] to go out and personally buy the exact same weapon each officer is issued by his department. IE, if you're an LEO and your department issues you a Glock 22, go buy your own Glock 22, and carry it when you're off-duty, too.
The point was that you'll become that much more familiar/proficient with your weapon, which is to your advantage, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need it.
So here's the thing. I want to buy my second handgun. My first was an XD40 Service, which I wasn't crazy about, and ended up selling. I know the department I plan to get hired on with (as an LEO) issues the Glock 22. I don't mind adjusting my wardrobe to accommodate concealed-carry of a duty-size weapon, I'm just not crazy about the Glock 22 (or .40 S&W). I've had my eyes on Sig's P226 and/or P220 for years, but never took the plunge due to cost; but now I find myself willing to spring for the quality. Except the whole "carry your duty weapon" thing makes a lot of sense to me.
In addition, I don't see the point of owning more than one weapon of the same style. I mean, I could see owning a Glock 22 (or Sig p226/220) for duty/EDC, and a Ruger Alaskan for a hunting sidearm, but not a Glock and a Sig. It just doesn't make sense to me. So I find myself kinda stuck.
Should I get the Glock 22 and learn to like it, or should I ignore the "carry your duty weapon" thing and just get the Sig P226/220 (haven't decided yet)? I'd really like some advice from people who work in LE, but any advice is welcome. Thanks a lot.
Edit:
FWIW, I don't dislike Glocks, and I don't hate the Glock 22. Just kinda prefer a SA/DA.
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