Hate to see it. I carried a revolver (Model 28) for most of my 20 years in LE. Later in my career they started allowing certain semis. I tried carrying a M1911, excellent pistol but it didnt suit my needs and I quickly went back to my trusty revolver.
This was Alaska, we dealt with a lot of large animal calls. Putting down moose at traffic accident. Guarding kids at school bus stops from bear/moose hanging around the area.
These critters need penetration which the 45 ACP just didnt have.
My 357 never let me down. I still shoot revolvers better then I do semis. Would have no problem carrying one in LE today.
Never felt outgunned.
Still remember from my Police Admin. collage classes my favorite line from O.W. Wilson's book, POLICE ADMINISTRATION.
"When picking a service revolver, it should be heavy, so's it can be use as a club if necessary"
He certainly had the old Highway Patrolman in mind when he made that statement.
Guess the classic old days of Heavy Revolvers and Hickory Nightsticks are gone forever.
Sad times indeed. At least my department let me keep my service revolver when I retired.