Robocop1051 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 I guess "need" isn't the most appropriate word, but it's a lot easier to write than "really, really, REALLY, want"...My department rewrote their on-duty carry policy (after 15 years). Previously we were allowed to carry either Beretta 94's or Sig P226's, both in .40 cals. Now the list has expanded to Ruger, S&W, Glock, HK, and Colt... As long as it is NOT a 1911... That last part fucked me good.I'm not a Glock fan (nothing against Glock, just not for me), and based on the choices I'm thinking I'll stick with the Sig.Here's my thinking....Then maybe a set of these G10 grips...Don't tempt me to try this too...... with perhaps one of these...Oh no. My wallet is already starting to panic.
unforgiven Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 I liked the one with the reflex sight bro <thumbsup> Is that a custome setup on the slide for that? Why can't you carry a 1911?
Robocop1051 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Posted June 14, 2012 When gunaphobes run a department they fear the "cocked and locked" gun. I argue that there is no difference, but they are blind to their ignorance. Their argument, they only want DA/SA or DAO automatic pistols. Although Glocks are allowed?!? What is the difference between a Glock with a 5# trigger and a 1911 with a 5# trigger???
imschur Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 What is the difference between a Glock with a 5# trigger and a 1911 with a 5# trigger???A - $1000 B - The melting point ;D
Matt.Cross Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 A - $1000 B - The melting point ;D <laughs>C - 71 more years on the market
jeffreyC Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 A - $1000 B - The melting point C - 71 more years on the marketD - Your dog can't eat it. <laughs> <lmao>
Robocop1051 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Posted June 15, 2012 That was my argument!! How can they deny my $2,000 1911, and still accept a $500 Glock???My fall back plan was the FNP45, but they denied the FNH pistols... and the Springfield Armory XD's. Complete ignorance of quality.
98Z5V Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Too bad they don't understand the 1911 - this would look good on a motorcycle cop... <thumbsup>
Matt.Cross Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 My fall back plan was the FNP45, but they denied the FNH pistols... and the Springfield Armory XD's. Complete ignorance of quality.It sounds like they aren't really opening up your choices much... my question would be what WILL they actually allow?
planeflyer21 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Nonsense.Get a Ruger Redhawk with a 7" barrel in .45 Colt, and get the cylinder redone to take .45acp with moonclips.Then polish that bad boy until you can send a light signal to Mars, and carry it in a minimalist holster (so it reflects sunlight in 100 different directions).Make sure to wear mirrored shades too.Jon
imschur Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Robocop. How about this, It's not a 45 but it does hold 50 rounds and suits "Robocop" nicely
Tripledeuce Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Personally, Iv always liked the Sig. next to my 1911, that is.LOL!!! i bought the frist 220 to come into the states from Dean Grenell, the gun wrighter. He's dead now, but was fun to hang with! Dean was the last of the pro-writers to get it from Sig, and he bought it from them. Then He sold it to my knife making buddy, B0b Loveless, and Bob traded it to me. I shot it for a while, then sold it to a friend, who went to work for the FBI. He still has it, and the hasn't been a single failure of any kind in the last 30 years. Funny, I almost bought a used one two weeks ago. By the time I decided, the shop that had it had sold it.LOL!!!! Respectfully Terry
Matt.Cross Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Hi-PointFirearm of choice for retired police chiefs the world wide. What's that you say? Read it for yourself!http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/handguns/handguns_45acp.html <laughs> <lmao>
Team Helotes Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 When gunaphobes run a department they fear the "cocked and locked" gun.Get a USP and carry it cocked and locked to mess with them. You would be in the right since the allowed H&K. <thumbsup>
imschur Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Maybe if you were in LA this would be suitable
Team Helotes Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 The good thing about the 220 is all the functions are the same as your 226 and the holsters are the same.
planeflyer21 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 Wildley .45 Winchester Magnum!Again, high-polished for that sparkly mirror effect on motorists.Jon
6132expert Posted June 16, 2012 Report Posted June 16, 2012 Some may laugh but a friend of mine bought a HighPoint 9 took it apart to clean it and could not put it back together. I bought it for 100 bucks sent it to HighPoint they made it like a new one sent it back to my mail box. I took it and firex 200 rounds through it with no cleaning at all I did keep it oiled well but all that still says a lot. I have sence sold the little 9 and moved away from Highpoint also had a carbine 9 rifle from them and never a problem.Hi-PointFirearm of choice for retired police chiefs the world wide. What's that you say? Read it for yourself!http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/handguns/handguns_45acp.html <laughs> <lmao>
Matt.Cross Posted June 16, 2012 Report Posted June 16, 2012 Some may laugh but a friend of mine bought a HighPoint 9 took it apart to clean it and could not put it back together. I bought it for 100 bucks sent it to HighPoint they made it like a new one sent it back to my mail box. I took it and firex 200 rounds through it with no cleaning at all I did keep it oiled well but all that still says a lot. I have sence sold the little 9 and moved away from Highpoint also had a carbine 9 rifle from them and never a problem.I like to make fun of Hi-Point, but I don't doubt a bit that people have had good experiences with them. I like just about anything that goes boom, but when it comes to a weapon that will be drawn to save my own life or that of a loved one, I hope beyond hope that the weapon I draw is not a Hi-Point.
6132expert Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 I do have to agree with you on that one. That is why I found that dummy to sell them to and have never got another. I don't put Tarus much higher then High Point at that.I like to make fun of Hi-Point, but I don't doubt a bit that people have had good experiences with them. I like just about anything that goes boom, but when it comes to a weapon that will be drawn to save my own life or that of a loved one, I hope beyond hope that the weapon I draw is not a Hi-Point.
planeflyer21 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 I have two Taurus, one inheirited and the other was bought.Both run fine.The PT945 has done 600 round range sessions with zero hiccups, doesn't hiccup on the shorter ones either.Jon
6132expert Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 I do believe you but they just are not my cup of coffee. Tarues has come a long way but not long enough for me. To each there own JMO
jeffreyC Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 I do not own a Hi-Point, but if I found myself with one to defend myself I would not be very worried, people who do own them always say that they are reliable.If however I was in the same situation but with a Raven or Jennings or such, I would be looking for a big stick and a few rocks.
planeflyer21 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 IF armed with a Hi-Point, I would close distance as fast as possible, and crush the skull of my attacker with it.Jon
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