I run one just like that except I removed the front hood guard.
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Glock 34 or 35.
VP9 and Walther P-99. Ergos and paddle mag releases I hit with my trigger finger. Much better way of reloads.
We are issued either G17/G22/G21 based on what we want, so I took the G17. But I'm basically allowed to carry anything from any quality brand in 9mm, 40, or 45. I might eventually just buy a blue label G17 and put a RMR on it or use my RMR G19 for duty though as we are allowed those too.
Side note, I have X300Us on all my pistols. Apparently I must be the only one in the department with that light instead of the TLR (125 man department too). We had weapon inspections a couple weeks ago and when I brought it in he was playing with my X300U and stated he had never seen one before? Which made me laugh since hes a self proclaimed weapons nut. He then went out to talk about how he liked his TLR.
I'd pick a Glock 17. Over the past 19 years I've been issued a Glock 17, Glock 22, Beretta 92F, and a 9mm PX4. The one agency I worked at before I went to an academy I had to provide my own pistol and I used a 92D Centurion.
If I had to provide my own pistol I'd get a Glock 17.
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Glock 35 or 34 based on personal experience to date though I suspect I could get along just fine with an M&P v2 or HK P/VP full sized as well. If it were "duty" then presumably I have access to issued ammo, ergo .40 cal being in the mix.
If I have to feed and water my own gun it would be some type of 9mm Glock for all the aforementioned reasons.
If i go back to my prior agency, i may carry an HK45 LEM and a P2000sk LEM 9mm as backup. My current agency issues (and mandates) a G17.4.
It would be interesting to know peoples opinions based on two scenarios.
1. What would you choose in today's environment / marketplace?
2. What would you choose if holsters / accessories weren't a consideration (i.e. anything that is available, is available for your selection)?