I'm one of a small number of officers in my department who has opted to carry the Glock 19 (Federal +P+ 115 grain JHP) instead of the G21. Before October of 2006 ,when my department went to issuing Glocks, I carried the Sig 220 or 245 for six years.
I like the 45acp, but I don't like the G21. And that includes the G21SF. Now all new hires are issued a G21SF only. They don't get a choice. So they learn to shoot that big old blocky auto or they get another job.
I like the smaller grip of the 19 and I do enjoy the ability to do fast and accurate shooting with the 9mm. And say what you will I like the fact that I carry FIFTY rounds on my person (my reloads are G17 magazines).
I also have a 12 gauge shotgun and an AR-15 in my car for heavy work. And if nothing else I can lay down supressive fire with my fifty tiny bullets while my fellow officers come to my rescue with their big old 45's.
I would rather carry a handgun that I have confidence in then the biggest baddest hand-howitzer on the block that I can't handle with skill.
By the way the ammo is issued to me so no lectures about how I should carry the 124 grain +P whatever. We have thousands of rounds of the 115grain +P+ in stock and ammo isn't cheap.
I like the 45acp, but I don't like the G21. And that includes the G21SF. Now all new hires are issued a G21SF only. They don't get a choice. So they learn to shoot that big old blocky auto or they get another job.
I like the smaller grip of the 19 and I do enjoy the ability to do fast and accurate shooting with the 9mm. And say what you will I like the fact that I carry FIFTY rounds on my person (my reloads are G17 magazines).
I also have a 12 gauge shotgun and an AR-15 in my car for heavy work. And if nothing else I can lay down supressive fire with my fifty tiny bullets while my fellow officers come to my rescue with their big old 45's.
I would rather carry a handgun that I have confidence in then the biggest baddest hand-howitzer on the block that I can't handle with skill.
By the way the ammo is issued to me so no lectures about how I should carry the 124 grain +P whatever. We have thousands of rounds of the 115grain +P+ in stock and ammo isn't cheap.