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I want to reach out via the interwebs and say THANK YOU to several of the posters. I've been in law enforcement now for 14+ years and had my fair share of FIs & Armorers. Those of you who understand...

If someone likes all the things a Platypus brings to the market and wants to carry it, rock on. I just want people to have a reliable, accurate sidearm, that is well maintained, with good training...

I am aware of who Larry and Ken are. They are good guys and a wealth of knowledge. I soak in what they share and appreciate their time in the arena, when compared to my own.

If you can't see the...

Happened across this thread. Have most of my time on either G17s or 1911s, along with some years on a P229.

As I sit here reading Larry's and Ken's quotes it dawned on me. Larry attempted to push...

We may be talking past one another...

Just to start with, I'm 42 and have been carrying a G17 since 2015 for work. Before that, it was a P229DAK for six years. Stacatto Ps or 1911s when run by a...

I've also seen 1911s in the younger crowd of LEOs. It seems to me that those around 45 and above right now are more glued to Glock. Kinda like older guys in the past tied into Revolvers. The...

I agree that the Stacatto P is a viable duty gun. I also agree that just "adding lube" to ANY gun isn't a good thing long term. I don't agree that a 1911 is really any different than a Beretta,...

I have had chance to shoot the Stacatto P. Outstanding overall. A good friend of mine, who was a died in the wool Glock guy owned it. He runs that thing like nobody's business and does Glock like...

The 1911 is a very good tool, that does exactly what you need, nothing more, nothing less.

I started shooting in 2006, on Glocks. I was introduced to the 1911 in 2008. At that time I was told,...

So many variables there. I stepped into a local gun store the other day. They had very slim pickings to say the least. Probably sitting at 60-70% less stock than before the Wuhu Virus reared its...

I agree with you on several fronts. The LAPD/LASD training system should be mirrored elsewhere. If you can shoot XYZ% with the duty issued weapon and show us you know what you are doing then yes,...

There in is the difference that sets the 1911 apart in my opinion. The ability to run that thing like a raped ape, with greater accuracy, is a no brainer in my opinion. You have to work at 25 yards...

Plenty of 9MM 1911s riding in LEO holsters. Specifically in CA for some reason. I've spent most of my time with P series Sigs, G17s and 1911s in 9MM and 45. The 9MM Dan Wesson Specialist is a tack...

Food for thought...

I definitely agree that one should not waste money on guns from low end manufacturers. Everyone's low end is different though.

I have watched my father's Ruger 1911 over...

I carry a G17 for work, and run a Kimber and Dan Wesson on my own time & dime. For what it is worth, I would straight up trade the DW for my friends Stacatto P.

As for more "duty ready" or...

Own and run a Series 1 45ACP Kimber (manufactured in 2000) Custom Target with non-adjustable sights along with a 2018 procured Dan Wesson Specialist in 9MM.

Had a chance to shoot an Stacatto P...

I carry a G17 concealed for work the majority of the time. Only non concealed for ops. I carry a 1911 concealed on my own time. I shoot both guns pretty well but I'm no Olympic shooter.

The...

It is outstanding that the gun in question is duty issued. I've been hoping for years that 1911s would be approved for duty carry in my neck of the woods. Shooting "team" has them but alas, 45ACP...

Maybe some wires got crossed here.

M17/M18: Is the present and future sidearm for the US Military overall. It has a bright future and one that may see overall acceptance by JSOC units.

9MM: ...

The HK45 is a nice gun. If it was the 1911's replacement, then it would have replaced the 1911. 9MM has indeed become King but the 1911 and 45ACP continues to ride in holsters. We've also seen the...

Rock on!!!

I am fortunate/unfortunate enough to have my passed away Grandfather's Remington Rand. Came home from WWII with him. That specific gun, is well taken care of and no changes will be...

Very well written and good information on the funding stream. A few of us discussed the M17/M18 and its effects on the armory and procurement a while back.

For quite some time, the procurement...

Indeed, what is needed to shoot the Mujahideen gets ordered.

Plenty of guys like the Glock, plenty of guys like the 1911. We haven't even discussed Sig or HK!!! Overall, in some areas, it is,...

The 1911 will not be issued in masses ala WWII due to the cost. It remains and will remain in the holsters of specialized military units because at that level, cost is not as relevant. A 12 man...

Great to see the 1911 carrying on. On another part of the net, a story, with pics to back it up, was shared showing actual MEUSOC 1911s in the wild with the USMC. All within the last 24...