Which Agencies Still Allow the 1911

[Accel]

Mount Gilead Police, Ohio

[RenoTactics]

Reno PD, Reno, NV just authorized the use of 1911's

[MdSPSgt921]

Worcester County Sheriff Office, Maryland, allows personal carry of a 1911 platform on duty, in uniform if approved by armorer, instructor and Sheriff.

[blairian]

Lubbock County Sheriff's Department (Lubbock, Texas)
Lubbock County W.C.I.D. Police Department (Lubbock, Texas)

[FlyinFast]

Add another Texas dept. Duncanville PD.

[lee1911]

Napa P.D. and S.O in northern California allow 1911's.

[FrontRangeFuzz]

Columbine Valley Police Department, CO allows 1911s for duty and off duty carry. Might move to all 1911's this year. We will see.

[jrtx]

I saw a Parker, TX PD officer in the LGS the other day. He had a 1911 in his holster.

[Samuel26]

Graham County S.O., Arizona

[Entry1001]

If anyone has any literature regarding the transition of pistols that i could use that would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to work on allowing officer an option to purchase a 1911 for duty use instead of using the issued glock 22.

The more information I can physically take and show my bosses the better my chances.

Thanks!

[coltfirearmsuser]

Originally Posted by rangertrace

Nope, we don't issue Colts...thank goodness!!

First off, I talked to a Ranger who had a Colt, i guess it was his choice, had the horse on rear-slide but with stag grips so i guess it was his own.
Second, what is so bad about Colts? they are solid, reliable firearms. I speak from experience. My father has carried the same series 80 for 25 years without a single problem.
Lastly, might i ask what brand yall are issued? i really want to know. i'm 17 and that is my dream since age 10. the HoF site lists colts as the issue sidearm.

[coltfirearmsuser]

Originally Posted by ferretray

Howdy Sir. Are you sure about the Texas Rangers issueing Colts?

I saw a Ranger in public and spoke to him as that is my dream since age 10, and the gun had the horse engraved on rear-slide. maybe it was his own sidearm as opposed to issue. it had stag grips so it probably was his own now that i think about it. do you know what the do issue? because the HoF site still says colts are issued.

[FrontRangeFuzz]

Originally Posted by coltfirearmsuser

Second, what is so bad about Colts? they are solid, reliable firearms. I speak from experience. My father has carried the same series 80 for 25 years without a single problem.
Lastly, might i ask what brand yall are issued? i really want to know. i'm 17 and that is my dream since age 10. the HoF site lists colts as the issue sidearm.

Since nobody has answered your question yet, I'll jump in and be brief so as to keep the thread on track.

The 1911 market is highly competitive. While there is nothing really "wrong" with Colt (their rifles are superb, handguns, meh), they cost more than most, are lacking in features, have spotty QC in recent years, quality has gone down in recent years, and have notoriously sharp machined edges and very aggressive checkering from the factory. Your father's 25 year old series 80 is probably built better than most of the new ones they produce today. This is all my opinion of course, which comes from handling and shooting a few of them. Other opinions will vary. I personally feel there are other offerings that get you alot more for your money, especially in the LE market.

[twillroth]

The Carver County Sheriff's Department in Minnesota.

[stdreb27]

Originally Posted by coltfirearmsuser

I saw a Ranger in public and spoke to him as that is my dream since age 10, and the gun had the horse engraved on rear-slide. maybe it was his own sidearm as opposed to issue. it had stag grips so it probably was his own now that i think about it. do you know what the do issue? because the HoF site still says colts are issued.

the last ranger I saw was carrying a p226, which he said was department issued.

I've also seen Corpus Christi PD in plain clothes carrying a bbq gun 1911. I said hi, but I didn't ask if he was working. (in Texas LEO's can open carry with their badge clearly displayed, while off duty, most don't for liability reasons) so I assume he was working.

[Matthew77a]

City Of Del City, Oklahoma...

[coltfirearmsuser]

Originally Posted by stdreb27

the last ranger I saw was carrying a p226, which he said was department issued.

I've also seen Corpus Christi PD in plain clothes carrying a bbq gun 1911. I said hi, but I didn't ask if he was working. (in Texas LEO's can open carry with their badge clearly displayed, while off duty, most don't for liability reasons) so I assume he was working.

Actually, the one Ranger I know personally carried the .357 sig. he had smaller hands and wrapping his hands around the sig was easier for him. at first he carried the 1911 but when they adopted the sig he put in for one. he likes both but it was a personal thing.

[coltfirearmsuser]

Originally Posted by FrontRangeFuzz

Since nobody has answered your question yet, I'll jump in and be brief so as to keep the thread on track.

The 1911 market is highly competitive. While there is nothing really "wrong" with Colt (their rifles are superb, handguns, meh), they cost more than most, are lacking in features, have spotty QC in recent years, quality has gone down in recent years, and have notoriously sharp machined edges and very aggressive checkering from the factory. Your father's 25 year old series 80 is probably built better than most of the new ones they produce today. This is all my opinion of course, which comes from handling and shooting a few of them. Other opinions will vary. I personally feel there are other offerings that get you alot more for your money, especially in the LE market.

Thanks for answering. i have read complaints of the sharp edges and having them smithed a little. they are expensive. and their quality did drop, but is rising slowly.

[GunshineST]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but I've seen some LEO's here in Lakeland, FL carrying 1911's; not sure if it's standard issue, but a couple of nice STI's.

[Richard Wagner]

Originally Posted by Bluecard

I need a list of all the agencies I can get that still allow the 1911 to be carried. I know of Tacoma Washington, San Diego, LA County, LAPD SWAT, Houston has a grandfathered rule, Blanco County TX, Hays County TX, Williamson County TX and ????????????

Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston Tx.

[FrontRangeFuzz]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but according to my regional Sig-Sauer LE rep, the Loveland Police Department in CO now issues a .45 Sig TacOps 1911 to every officer.

Also, for Boston PD, the Glock 22 is the standard issue for patrol, while SWAT and special ops gets the Sig TacOps.

[ripper20]

Originally Posted by Bluecard

I need a list of all the agencies I can get that still allow the 1911 to be carried. I know of Tacoma Washington, San Diego, LA County, LAPD SWAT, Houston has a grandfathered rule, Blanco County TX, Hays County TX, Williamson County TX and ????????????

When did SDPD and LASD start allowing 1911's

[reedfry]

I work for Williamson County, TX and many of our deputies and detectives carry 1911's (including me). Round Rock, TX PD (in Williamson County) also allows officers to carry 1911's

[RickD427]

Originally Posted by ripper20

When did SDPD and LASD start allowing 1911's

I believe there is an error in the previous posting. LASD does not allow the 1911 as a regular duty weapon. They do authorize specified .45 handguns including the Sig, S+W and HK USP. All authorized weapons are either DA only, or DA/SA. None of the authorized weapons are SA only.

[bwesty1013]

Peoria PD Peoria, IL