Need help picking a revolver.

If it HAS to be 4" and no shorter, then I'd say yes look for the 4" SP101...I love my 2" version. If you can do a 3 or 2" barrel, it be much easier to conceal. That or one of the Service/Security 6 models.

There's also a smaller version of the S&W 686 with that sizing...the model number escapes me.

Either way, .357 is the way to go, as you have the option of what caliber to shoot.
 
OK... so your department allows you to carry a 1911 on duty, and is concerned with your second gun?....

Are you allowed to carry a firearm off duty?... What is/was the criteria for off duty carry guns?

I'm not getting something here.

Could you be confusing service revolver specs of days gone by?

I do remember one department (NYS Corrections) that for a while would only allow their officers to carry the same weapon off duty that they used as service revolvers. (S&W Model 10 4"bbl)

I think I'm missing something, or there us information being left out.
 
OK... so your department allows you to carry a 1911 on duty, and is concerned with your second gun?....
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What I don't get is that this supposed antiquated policy allows a Taurus 1911, but not a 2" or 3" hideout gun?

I've heard of weird policies, (like my own department's in the 70's and 80's), but that one makes no sense.

Somehow I'm not buying it....
 
I don't want to stir the pot, but I just have to say it. Since it's YOUR LIFE on the line, can't you pack whatever the hell you want on your ankle? If it ends up saving your life one day, I highly doubt anyone is going to quibble over your non-department approved firearm.
 
The peace officer has to qualify with the gun, so unless he's going to get himself a 4" barrel gun for that and another shorter barrel gun to carry - thats what he's dealing with.
If it were me I'd do some research and get the specs on back up gun (BUG) requirements from a number of agencies - I wouldnt be surprised if this might
be one of the few departments in the country with such a 4" barrel requirement. Bring the information to your agency administration so they can update the regs.

As for the gun itself - - - -I've heard that a number of agencies like the no lock S&W J frame. (Some have said, but I haven't researched it deeply, - - - that the no lock gun was produced to comply with police agency back up gun specifications).

On of the best places on the net to research info on back up guns from professionals is the Terminal Ballistics sub-forum found at M4carbine.net. Many military and police folks go there. It would be interesting to post your question with the 4" barrel requirement there & read the response:

http://www.m4carbine.net/forumdisplay.php?f=91
 
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