For me.... it all changed in 2008 when Admin changed. Prior to 2008, only Glock/similar models and DA first shot was allowed.
Prior Admin, I recall sitting in a liability LEO class and the chief was to my right. The instructor
was going through a laundry list of topics that could cause liability issues. When he got to guns..... he brought up 1911 and said the trigger was dangerous and to stay away from them. The chief turned his head to me and said you will never carry a 1911 on duty as long as he was chief. He was actually a good guy and throwing rocks at me because he knew I favored that particular firearm.
In 2008, that chief retired and a buddy (partner in Narcs and INV) promoted to AC and came to me asking if I wanted to carry 1911 on duty and to write policy.
Out of 126 LEOs, I am the only one packing a 1911 style pistol. Why..... I think its a cool piece, I like its quirkiness, I like the history behind it. My friend (who is a Sheriff now) has collected Colts and has his great grandfathers 1911 (IIRC its from 1918) that he occasionally packs. Someone asked him in a meeting... is that gun cocked? Of course my friend is quick on his feet.... said Yes, since 1918..
I have been to Colt and 10-8 Armorer and I like the platform. I am fully aware that Admin can say no and it goes away. So I dont make too much "noise" about it except at the range. HA!
if they make me carry my issued G5G19.... I wont be mad. its been a good run.
To follow up on the MCOP Gen1 I sent to Springer. Hmmmmm, never got an email. Their phone system is down and the email I sent to them was returned as a failed attempt.