Cops....what is your carry peice on duty and off? Why?

[asleepinTucson]

Glock 19 issued, 2" J frame BUG while on duty

Off duty glock 27 or my trusty J frame

 

[car541]

On Duty, Sig P226R .357Sig or Glock 31 and S&W 642 (BUG)

Off duty: Glock 23 or SIG P210

 

[fastbolt]

Issued a SW99 .40 S&W (uniform) and a 6906 (plainclothes). I'll often carry the SW99 for my plainclothes assignment, though. The 6906 is just a bit more controllable during training because of the caliber, as well as a bit more comfortable (concealed) during long shifts involving sitting in the car, and getting in & out of it all day.

While I've often carried the SW99 & 6906 off duty, I more often carry one of my own weapons off duty. Mostly it's a 642, which is smaller and easier to carry, and fits many of my off duty activities better. When I want something larger (and with more capacity) I generally tend to carry either one of my compact S&W 9mm or .45 ACP pistols, or a G26. (I also own a G27, but it hasn't yet seen any duty outside the training range because I simply prefer the G26 in just about all respects.)

I also tend to miss my earlier revolver days. I still qualify with a couple of my .357 & .44 Magnum revolvers, even though I seldom carry them anymore. If a day in the backwoods is planned, which isn't nearly as often as I'd like nowadays, one of my medium/large caliber revolvers gets the nod.

When I retire in another couple of years, and move to somewhere farther outside the urban areas, I wouldn't be at all surprised to find myself carrying one of my 1911's or a big bore SA revolver again ... except for those days when my activities make a 642 or little 9mm subcompact a "better" choice.

While L/E will no doubt continue to get more deeply involved with various medium & compact sized pistol platforms, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a resurgence of interest in large bore revolvers for personal defense/concealment needs among legally armed civilians.

Sorry for getting a little side-tracked. I really do miss carrying one of my earlier 4 5/8" barreled .44 or .45 Colt Blackhawks.

 

[Pharley]

On Duty: Glock 22 + Glock 27 or Makarov or both
Off Duty: Usually Makarov, sometimes G27

 

[KenW.]

ON DUTY- Primary: Kimber tactical Custom II
Backup: Colt Defender

OFF DUTY- Either of the former... Or both.

Because, I like the 1911 platform, and the interchangability.

 

[bnormal2]

I'm not a cop but I know quite a few. Glock 19 or 36 seems the most popular. Kahr k or p 9 and 40 is growing in popularity as a back up gun. It's great for concealed carry.

 

[Johnny Guest]

Working, a .45 Commander most days.

Off duty, same OR an alloy frame .38, S&W M37 or Colt Agent.

But I like handguns, so I may decide to carry an M65 3" or a Browning High Power, as takes my fancy.

Best,
Johnny

 

[Corey ACP]

On duty, (uniform) Colt stainless series 80 government 1911 .45 acp
Off duty/non uniform days, Glock 26
Both personal weapons.....

 

[capt_dog]

Sig P229.40 cal., P228 9MM, or P239 9mm on duty. any of the 3 sig's off duty, but I usually carry a kimber compact series 1 in .45 cal off duty. I really like the .45 acp and would carry it on duty if allowed.

 

[TheFederalistWeasel]

On-duty Sig 226 9mm
Hold out piece Smith 360PD .357 mag

Off-duty Sig 239 .357SIG

 

[gumshoe4]

On duty, I work in institutions, so don't carry.

Off duty, S&W 649, Ruger SP101. The Ruger obviously can transmit more power, but the 649 is smaller, conceals easier and weighs less. Both are good and fit my lifestyle off-duty very well. Haven't found an auto yet that works as well as those two, but periodically have tried different ones.

I, too, am nearing retirement and, like FastBolt am looking forward to the time when I can carry a largebore, short barrelled SA revolver like my Vaquero .45. It's so NON-tactical!!

Bob

 

[goste]

Uniform patrol, Gov.model-Comander-Witness, all .45

Off duty, Taurus 85-Bulgy mak-Walther pp

All privately owned

 

[Checkman]

ON DUTY: Sig 220 or 245 depending on my mood.
BACK UP: S&W M49 or Colt Detective Special (3rd generation)

OFF DUTY: Sig 245 or Colt or Smith.

 

[PUMC_TomG]

I will be sworn in approximately 33 days.

Then it will be:
On Duty = Dept. owned G22 and Personal G27
Off Duty = Personal G19 or G27

 

[tlhelmer]

Congrats PUMC Tom! What department will you be working for?

Arent you the former Purdue Student?

 

[FotoTomas]

On duty carry is the Issued Beretta 92D Centurion with magazine disconnect. No BUG allowed.

Off duty I always have a S&W Model 38 in the pocket and usually a personally owned Beretta 92D Centurion with magazine disconnect for commonality of training and liability exposure.

Having said that I also will pack on my own time various other pistols for variety and comfort. A GLOCK 26, Beretta Mini-Cougar DAO, SIG 228 all have been at my side at some point in the last month.

The SIG is going away however...It is a great pistol BUT the controls are backward for "me" and I am not as comfortable with it. If I were issued one then all the others would be safe queens to allow me to get used to and proficient with the SIG manual of arms.

 

[PUMC_TomG]

Congrats PUMC Tom! What department will you be working for?

Arent you the former Purdue Student?

Yep, that is me.
I'll be working with a smaller PD just outside of a large city in Brevard County.
I'd rather not get into specifics on the internet - but I will say we've got alot of high speed folks for such a small PD.

I'm looking forward to getting started - only a couple things left (polygraph and my sit-down with a psychologist... 16 more days in the academy.)

 

[Snowman92D]

Beretta 92D on duty.

Usually the same thing off duty, though I sometimes carry a Ruger P89 DAO with an exceptionally sweet trigger.

SP101-DAO .357 as a BUG...try hard to never be far from a gauge or rifle-caliber carbine, on duty and off.

 

[Seven High]

Retired LEO

On duty: Sig P229 Off duty: Glock 26. BUG: Keltec P3AT

 

[Universal]

My first duty gun was a Smith & Wesson model 67, then I went to a Glock 22 with a glock 27 as my off duty weapon. Last but not least, I carried a Glock 19 both on and off duty. I never had any problems concealing either the 27 or 19 and could wear them just fine with shorts and a t-shirt in the summer. I am 6'4", 230 lbs. if that means anything.

 

[Pharley]

On: G22+G27+Mak
Off:Mak

 

[SSgt Aston]

On duty M9 (Beretta 92) because obviously I don't have a choice.
Off Duty Browning HiPower, because it is my firm belief that it is the best gun ever made, at least for me that is.

 

[KenW.]

If only the High-Power could be had in .45acp.