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Posted: 4/28/2020 7:36:11 PM EDT
Both are allowed by my local department. Not sure which to get to use though, what's the hive say?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:37:02 PM EDT
[#1]
Glock 19
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:37:46 PM EDT
[#2]
Don’t they issue you one?

Can you put a RDS on them?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:38:17 PM EDT
[#3]
Neither,  If you want to pistol whip a confession out of a perp a Smith and Wesson 4506 will get it done now.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:38:53 PM EDT
[#4]
Is your first class how to shoot puppies? If so, G19.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:39:08 PM EDT
[#5]
G19
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:39:10 PM EDT
[#6]
Glock 19
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:39:30 PM EDT
[#7]
The correct answer for your selections is get both.

The G19 MOS if you're going to put on an RDS.  If not, G19 gen whatever.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:40:02 PM EDT
[#8]
Can't imagine a PD would issue/allow a G19 as "standard" when G17/G34 exists? Seems small.

Then again the NYPD exists, so...what do I know
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:40:14 PM EDT
[#9]
Um, soooo which jurisdiction?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:40:20 PM EDT
[#10]
Can't go wrong either way. Go shoot both and see what you think.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:40:53 PM EDT
[#11]
Isn’t OP the HK guy?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:41:06 PM EDT
[#12]
I'm guessing HK isn't allowed?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:41:27 PM EDT
[#13]
OP should be a member of the rubber gun squad if his gun threads here are any indication.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:41:38 PM EDT
[#14]
Depends where you plan to work.

Are you hired? Are you hoping to get hired?
In PA, cadets typically put themselves through the academy, then work a few part time jobs for a year. Good ones get in a ft dept in a year or so, others keep working part time for their career. Part time depts usually require you supply your gun.

Because of this I bought a Sig P226 .40 cal, and purchased a 9mm upper and mags.

The academy I went to required and supplied 9mm.
PD I intended to work for required .40.

If your working for multiple depts you can swap slides and use the same gun from dept to dept.

Just my thoughts.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:41:47 PM EDT
[#15]
Maybe start by getting a respectable profession?




Jokes, don’t ban me bro.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:42:28 PM EDT
[#16]
There is already ready a training documentary available.  Just follow that.

Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:42:45 PM EDT
[#17]
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Don’t they issue you one?

Can you put a RDS on them?
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Nope, we have to buy our own from an authorized list.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:43:02 PM EDT
[#18]
They’re both fine.

I’d personally pick Glock.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:43:23 PM EDT
[#19]
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Can't imagine a PD would issue/allow a G19 as "standard" when G17/G34 exists? Seems small.

Then again the NYPD exists, so...what do I know
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oddly enough, i prefer my G19 over my G17......dunno why, just shoots better for me.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:43:29 PM EDT
[#20]
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G19

Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:44:03 PM EDT
[#21]
I can't believe joglee, of all people on this site, doesn't have one or the other pistol already.

I vote the Glock but I am biased toward Glock.  The real choice will come down to what you are actually able to get with the China virus panic ongoing.  I read over on GlockTalk (no idea if true) is Glock's coming in the country are being held up by Customs and the Deutsch-Wagram factory is shutdown at the moment.  No idea if this is actually the case, but Glock's are harder to get than toilet paper or a coherent sentence from Uncle Joe.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:44:30 PM EDT
[#22]
Need reading glasses, OP? G19 MOS with RMR

Like modularity and will your department allow you to go from compact to full size and/or change calibers? P320
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:45:29 PM EDT
[#23]
With open red dot optics like the rmr, etc., when engaging bad guys in the rain, which of the 300 dots does one use?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:45:34 PM EDT
[#24]
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Don’t they issue you one?

Can you put a RDS on them?
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Most have agency's I seen tell you to buy your own, they give you allowance and authorized list.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:46:19 PM EDT
[#25]
What other options are there?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:46:21 PM EDT
[#26]
OP, why do you hate dags?!?!?!?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:46:25 PM EDT
[#27]
I’d find out what the majority of the other guys in the department carry.

You want to try to carry something you can share with your squad if needed.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:46:35 PM EDT
[#28]
That's a "go feel for yourself" question.

Some people hate Glock ergonomics. The Sig would hold an advantage for interchangeable frames. Since you probably can't change trigger or anything out, make sure you don't hate the trigger or sights on either. I think the 320 has better sights and the g19 has a better trigger from the Sig examples I've felt. The Sig is so tall that it has more muzzle rise for me.

I'd pick g19 personally. It's boring and ugly and works.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:46:39 PM EDT
[#29]
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I can't believe joglee, of all people on this site, doesn't have one or the other pistol already.

I vote the Glock but I am biased toward Glock.  The real choice will come down to what you are actually able to get with the China virus panic ongoing.  I read over on GlockTalk (no idea if true) is Glock's coming in the country are being held up by Customs and the Deutsch-Wagram factory is shutdown at the moment.  No idea if this is actually the case, but Glock's are harder to get than toilet paper or a coherent sentence from Uncle Joe.
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I have both, but this is an opportunity to buy a new gun. I however can only get one atm.

I would hope by August everything will be open, worst case I use one of my guns I currently have if for some reason no one has any guns for sell. Doesn't Glock have a US factory?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:46:57 PM EDT
[#30]
Joglee in law enforcement??? God help us all. Next thing he’ll talk his department into issuing some sort of HK/Sig/Raytheon 10.87mm NGSWLGBTQ abortion.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:47:27 PM EDT
[#31]
I thought OP joined the Army. or am i confused?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:47:47 PM EDT
[#32]
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G19
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Glock 19
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Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:47:55 PM EDT
[#33]
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The academy I went to required and supplied 9mm.
PD I intended to work for required .40.

If your working for multiple depts you can swap slides and use the same gun from dept to dept.

Just my thoughts.
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Slides?    You mean barrels and mags?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:48:17 PM EDT
[#34]
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I’d find out what the majority of the other guys in the department carry.

You want to try to carry something you can share with your squad if needed.
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Glock is common, but I see a lot of S&W and Springfield XD9....however I don't want a XD9 or S&W.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:48:29 PM EDT
[#35]
Which fits your hands better?
Which is easier for you to use?
Which are you more proficient with?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:49:39 PM EDT
[#36]

Fuck all the haters


My old agency was Sig.  Before that they were revolvers.  I carried an issued P229 in .40 for many years.  Then I picked up a personal P228R which was a way better.  When they authorized P320's I was all over it.  I shot it well and never had any problems w thousands of rounds down the pipe.  I liked that I could change out the grips size and my split times tightened up correspondingly.  I have no problem recommending the Sig.

Just went to a different agency and I'm back to an issued P229 in.40
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:50:31 PM EDT
[#37]
The only answer is a Yeet Cannon G1!
G19
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:52:27 PM EDT
[#38]
Couldn't pass the ASVAB, eh?
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:56:28 PM EDT
[#39]
G19
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:57:15 PM EDT
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Joglee in law enforcement??? God help us all. Next thing he’ll talk his department into issuing some sort of HK/Sig/Raytheon 10.87mm NGSWLGBTQ abortion.
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No shit, how did it take this long for that to be posted.

I guess anybody can become a cop these days
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:58:11 PM EDT
[#41]
P320 hands down.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:58:18 PM EDT
[#42]
Glock is the standard in most of the state.
(Retired instructor)
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 7:59:59 PM EDT
[#43]
The gun from heat.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:01:56 PM EDT
[#44]
I have a Glock and a 320.




I would get a 320.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:02:37 PM EDT
[#45]
Get the department to approve a MK23  That would be awesome.  Otherwise, G19 w/RMR
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:02:37 PM EDT
[#46]
OP,

DON'T be THAT GUY during the academy...
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:02:52 PM EDT
[#47]
I had to buy my own as well. Our options were:
Glock G17/19
S&W M&P
Sig P320
Springfield XD.

I picked the P320 but about 90% of the recruits picked up the Glock.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:04:03 PM EDT
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OP,

DON'T be THAT GUY during the academy...
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Of course he will be. It’s inevitable.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:04:16 PM EDT
[#49]
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Can't imagine a PD would issue/allow a G19 as "standard" when G17/G34 exists? Seems small.

Then again the NYPD exists, so...what do I know
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I would rather carry the G19 over the issued G17. I shoot it better and it's less weight. Can carry larger magazine reloads.
Link Posted: 4/28/2020 8:07:34 PM EDT
[#50]
Women and small handed people can carry G19

Everyone else is a 17.
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