Quote Originally Posted by preferredduck
gotcha, i'm going to rent a glock today to see how it feels since that is what mr 5.0 rolls with and a lot of military, now the military went to 9mm a while back i heard. i have had a lot of use with a 38 and of course whatever i get will see a lot of time at the range so i can fully learn the weapon. lol at the hand comment, that would just piss them off more than anything.
military has been running 9mm for a longgg time now (right after Nam. I belive). Standard issue sidearm is Beretta 92FS. Which replaced the Colt 1911 calibre .45. Lots of units world wide still use 1911s. I have heard reports of Special Forces (army), lots of SWAT units, and even some MARSOC units issuing 1911s. I would recomend renting a 1911 while ur there, but u might fall in love.... and if that happens... empty pocket book.

Yes alot of LEOs carry glocks, its the norm i would say. Some depts allow you to buy your own duty gun, and then the 1911 comes into play as many LEOs like them.

goodluck and let us know what u find.