1911s

18 Feb 10

1911s in LA!

LAPD's new Chief, Charlie Beck, has just approved the 1911 pistol for duty-carry by LAPD Officers!

Approved brands are Colt, Kimber, and Springfield Armory.

No word on ammunition yet, nor is there any word on which specific models are on the Approved List.

The Academy has already put together an Orientation Course and is running the first groups of officers through.

No guesses yet with regard to the exact percentage of officers who will exercise this new option, although I suspect it will be a minority, at least in the short-term.

This represents a bold move for any big-city PD!

/John