Nick JacobellisMore from Nick JacobellisWeaponsOptics vs. Iron SightsWhile the U.S. military has largely transitioned en masse to using optics on issued M4 carbines and other weapons, many American law enforcement agencies continue to use patrol rifles and carbines with iron sights and no optics. So the question is valid: Do you really need combat optics on your patrol rifle?January 30, 2010WeaponsGlock G22 RTF2 Duty PistolGlock recently started selling the G22 Rough Textured Frame Version 2 (RTF2), a pistol that is sure to be just as popular with cops as the standard version Glock pistol.September 17, 2009WeaponsThe Rimfire AlternativeWhat can we do to save money on training ammo? I believe you can conduct a portion of your firearms training with pistols chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.April 30, 2009WeaponsSpringfield Armory XD(M) Duty PistolThe question that I want to answer with this article is: What makes the Springfield Armory XD(M) a more suitable pistol for law enforcement work than the standard Springfield XD?February 28, 2009WeaponsBeretta PX4 Storm SubcompactIf you believe in the old adage that variety is the spice of life, then you will really like the new Beretta PX4 series of pistols.August 31, 2008WeaponsSmith & Wesson 327 TRR8 RevolverThe S&W 327 Tactical Rail Revolver is best suited to be used by the lead penetrator of a SWAT team, especially since this revolver carries as many rounds of ammunition as the average .45 ACP 1911.April 30, 2008WeaponsWalther Police Pistol Slim (PPS)I was really impressed with the 9mm model of the PPS. Its captive dual recoil spring and excellent ergonomics combine to make an extremely soft shooting pistol. In fact, it's the softest shooting subcompact pistol that I have ever tested.March 31, 2008WeaponsBushmaster Gas Piston RifleSometimes operators and officers don't take care of their weapons like they should. That's why so many companies have been working on developing a cleaner M16/M4 design. And it's why Bushmaster recently developed the M4 variant that it calls the "Gas Piston Rifle."October 31, 2007PatrolHow to Spot a Concealed FirearmUnfortunately, Officer Erfle will not be the last law enforcement officer who will fall victim to a bad guy carrying a concealed firearm. The reason is simple; unless you have cause to search, you really can't tell who is packing and who isn't.October 31, 2007WeaponsSmith & Wesson M&P Compact PistolDuring my law enforcement career I never had a malfunction or a problem with any of the Smith & Wesson pistols that I owned or was issued. Needless to say, I like Smith & Wesson pistols.May 31, 2007Previous PagePage 5 of 6Next Page
