Carmoney Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 During the last week I was flying out of the Des Moines airport, and happened to see a veteran police officer in a Des Moines Police Department uniform with a S&W 686 and speedloaders on his belt! It does my heart good to know that there are still a few bona fide law enforcement guys out there who still choose to report to duty with their trusty wheelguns. It was sorta like spotting a bald eagle in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 That's a nice story. That's something to live up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thats cool,he must be old school.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I was in Ft Lauderdale airport 2 weeks ago and saw a local with a wheel gun on his hip. I remember thinking how serious it looked next to the block his partner was carrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 With what I have seen wheel gunners do in my life, I KNOW not to judge a shooter by his equipment. How I long for a Model 58 hardchromed and magna-ported. Now that is my true favorite pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBandit Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Alright, I have to do it..... Pics or it didn't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 During the last week I was flying out of the Des Moines airport, and happened to see a veteran police officer in a Des Moines Police Department uniform with a S&W 686 and speedloaders on his belt! It does my heart good to know that there are still a few bona fide law enforcement guys out there who still choose to report to duty with their trusty wheelguns. It was sorta like spotting a bald eagle in the sky. Out of curiosity, how many speedloaders did he have on his belt? With most LEO that carry autos carrying 2spare mags I would guess that it would be at least 3 speedloaders if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 All I have to say is that I'd rather be shot at by a guy who is relying on his magazine rather than a guy who is relying on his ability. That, and I'd take a .357 last out of all common defense rounds, by which I mean it's the last one I want to be shot with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben b. Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'd feel well-armed with any good .357 revo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey357 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 HKS's or Safariland's?... ....mikey357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 During the last week I was flying out of the Des Moines airport, and happened to see a veteran police officer in a Des Moines Police Department uniform with a S&W 686 and speedloaders on his belt! It does my heart good to know that there are still a few bona fide law enforcement guys out there who still choose to report to duty with their trusty wheelguns. It was sorta like spotting a bald eagle in the sky. Out of curiosity, how many speedloaders did he have on his belt? With most LEO that carry autos carrying 2spare mags I would guess that it would be at least 3 speedloaders if not more. I used to carry Safariland Comp I loaders in a stack pouch giving me 6 in the cylinder and 24 on the belt. Then there was the cruiser bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon11 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Convinvcing modern police officers that revolvers ended more firefights then the modern semi-auto is a battle that can't be won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Stearns Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) My first duty gun was a 581 with dump pouches. Went to speed loaders (Safariland). Then I went to the dark side (1911). I gotta say though, if I had to make one shot for score, I'd use a rotator. A well worn revolver in a duty holster does still give me the warm and fuzzies. Dwight Edited February 9, 2013 by Dwight Stearns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) During the last week I was flying out of the Des Moines airport, and happened to see a veteran police officer in a Des Moines Police Department uniform with a S&W 686 and speedloaders on his belt! It does my heart good to know that there are still a few bona fide law enforcement guys out there who still choose to report to duty with their trusty wheelguns. It was sorta like spotting a bald eagle in the sky. Out of curiosity, how many speedloaders did he have on his belt? With most LEO that carry autos carrying 2spare mags I would guess that it would be at least 3 speedloaders if not more. I used to carry Safariland Comp I loaders in a stack pouch giving me 6 in the cylinder and 24 on the belt. Then there was the cruiser bag That would be what I would expect. Given the possibility of multiple threats facing a LEO, having at least 24 rounds between the cylinder and belt pouches sounds reasonable. Given the space constraints on the belts of LEO's, and the difference between speedloader and magazine capacities. Even the best shot needs to take into account that the threat(s) may take cover in a firefight, leading to some shots ending up in cover the threat is behind. Edited February 9, 2013 by Blueridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 During the last week I was flying out of the Des Moines airport, and happened to see a veteran police officer in a Des Moines Police Department uniform with a S&W 686 and speedloaders on his belt! It does my heart good to know that there are still a few bona fide law enforcement guys out there who still choose to report to duty with their trusty wheelguns. It was sorta like spotting a bald eagle in the sky. Out of curiosity, how many speedloaders did he have on his belt? With most LEO that carry autos carrying 2spare mags I would guess that it would be at least 3 speedloaders if not more. I used to carry Safariland Comp I loaders in a stack pouch giving me 6 in the cylinder and 24 on the belt. Then there was the cruiser bag That would be what I would expect. Given the possibility of multiple threats facing a LEO, having at least 24 rounds between the cylinder and belt pouches sounds reasonable. Given the space constraints on the belts of LEO's, and the difference between speedloader and magazine capacities. Even the best shot needs to take into account that the threat(s) may take cover in a firefight, leading to some shots ending up in cover the threat is behind. Don't forget the NY reload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lora Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I carried a model 19 w/ safariland loaders, not long though. I think we who did carry one back in the days know a majority of fellow officers were terrible shots, so as a whole and tactically auto were a welcomed sight. And my memory recalls for training and qualification we shot wadcutters with light loads and the loaded with magnums for duty, man it took a long time to get the dinosaurs to see that combo system was foolish. I love, love, love my revolvers, but on a traffic stop, at 2am when your alone, I feel much more comfortable with 18 friends in the gun and 34 waiting to get in the fight on my belt. Still, what the hell, if I was pulling airport duty, which was the dog house for us, is not that exciting and a great place to make a statement by carrying a revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hm....does the J frame in my weak side pocket count? I know it just looks like I am standing there flatfooted with my hand in my pocket...... DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cd662 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) " love, love, love my revolvers, but on a traffic stop, at 2am when your alone, I feel much more comfortable with 18 friends in the gun and 34 waiting to get in the fight on my belt." This makes a LOT of sense. You never know what's out there, right? Ninja edit, i'm not being sarcastic. I've wondered this a lot. Given the chance for crazy situations, multiple threats, less than ideal shooting conditions, I wonder how "tactically sound" a revolver is. Edited February 9, 2013 by Cd662 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnut315 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I carried a model 28 for several years. Used a breakfront holster. Always amazed other officers how fast it was brought into play.I like my autos but I still own more wheel guns than autos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Watching "Adam 12", not a bottom feeder in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Stearns Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Watching "Adam 12", not a bottom feeder in sight. Only the bad guys had bottom feeders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Watching "Adam 12", not a bottom feeder in sight. Only the bad guys had bottom feeders. Check that, 10-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I carry my J Frame 95% of the time. Front pocket here also. Here in Jax FL we have had numerous police shooting suspects lately. Average rounds fired 19 number of hits on perp 1.5 rounds average. Now you know why they don't carry revolvers like they use to. The new generation can't shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avezorak Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 There is an SO investigator here in town who mainly carries a moonclipped 686 with 3 reloads on his belt. He is a pretty good shot and looks pretty snazzy in boots and matching Bianchi gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) During the last week I was flying out of the Des Moines airport, and happened to see a veteran police officer in a Des Moines Police Department uniform with a S&W 686 and speedloaders on his belt! It does my heart good to know that there are still a few bona fide law enforcement guys out there who still choose to report to duty with their trusty wheelguns. It was sorta like spotting a bald eagle in the sky. Out of curiosity, how many speedloaders did he have on his belt? With most LEO that carry autos carrying 2spare mags I would guess that it would be at least 3 speedloaders if not more. I used to carry Safariland Comp I loaders in a stack pouch giving me 6 in the cylinder and 24 on the belt. Then there was the cruiser bag That would be what I would expect. Given the possibility of multiple threats facing a LEO, having at least 24 rounds between the cylinder and belt pouches sounds reasonable. Given the space constraints on the belts of LEO's, and the difference between speedloader and magazine capacities. Even the best shot needs to take into account that the threat(s) may take cover in a firefight, leading to some shots ending up in cover the threat is behind. Don't forget the NY reload Chicago officer up by me carries a full size revolver on his strong side hip, a bid forward, and a J frame right behind it as his first reload Edited February 10, 2013 by cnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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