I'm working on a degree in criminal justice at the local college and I'm currently doing my internship with a sheriff's department in a near by county. I was surprised to see that several of the deputies with this agency are carrying Glocks chambered in 45 GAP. Now that's one round that just never quite made since to me. When I asked why they were using it, the training coordinator described it as a "pretty hot" round (as if that was the reason they were carrying them). I didn't want to argue the fact that it's no hotter than the regular 45 ACP but just in a smaller cartridge. Not to mention the 45 ACP has a wider range of ammo loadings to choose from.
I'll also add that this agency has some deputies who carry 1911's and also 357 revolvers. So there is no hard and fast rule about standard issue sidearms. As long as they can qualify with it, and it's "within reason" you're good to go. I was pleased to see the variety.
I'll also add that this agency has some deputies who carry 1911's and also 357 revolvers. So there is no hard and fast rule about standard issue sidearms. As long as they can qualify with it, and it's "within reason" you're good to go. I was pleased to see the variety.