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hlds54 · August 11, 2012, 03:22 PM

My father, a DEA agent just returned from a week of work in LA. Doing various things mostly search warrants. Anyway one of my first questions was what kind of guns did he see on the various law enforcement. I knew a good bit of what the LAPD carries, various caliber glock, s&w automatics, Berettas, ranging from 9mm to .45 acp.
From what he saw, I was supprised. One Officer carried a stainless Para Ordance double stack 1911 .45 acp with a bobed hammer. He got in a long discussion with an LAPD officer, he carried a S&W 1911, which he was so-so about. He also said that SIS carry Kimber 1911s but they are having alot of problems, breakages and such. Some SWAT guys still have series 70 Colts and they will not give them up (for good reason). My dad inquired about obtaining a carry permit in LA county, and for the average civilian its near impossible. I always admired LA but I would never live there, that being a big reason. Just thought I'd share this info with you all.

August 11, 2012, 03:22 PM	#1
hlds54 Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2011 Location: Martinsburg WV Posts: 174	What the cops in Los Angeles are packing My father, a DEA agent just returned from a week of work in LA. Doing various things mostly search warrants. Anyway one of my first questions was what kind of guns did he see on the various law enforcement. I knew a good bit of what the LAPD carries, various caliber glock, s&w automatics, Berettas, ranging from 9mm to .45 acp. From what he saw, I was supprised. One Officer carried a stainless Para Ordance double stack 1911 .45 acp with a bobed hammer. He got in a long discussion with an LAPD officer, he carried a S&W 1911, which he was so-so about. He also said that SIS carry Kimber 1911s but they are having alot of problems, breakages and such. Some SWAT guys still have series 70 Colts and they will not give them up (for good reason). My dad inquired about obtaining a carry permit in LA county, and for the average civilian its near impossible. I always admired LA but I would never live there, that being a big reason. Just thought I'd share this info with you all. __________________ "Survival favors the prepared mind."