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Tag: Revolvers
Weapons
CA Officers Take Black Powder Gun from Gang Member
The police report lists the gun as a .44 Magnum. The image details that it was a replica Model 1858 New Army .44-caliber cap-and-ball revolver of the kind made by a number of Italian firms, chiefly for the collector market.
March 18, 2019
Patrol
Looking Back: Semi-Autos, Shootouts, and SWAT Standards
In past March issues, POLICE has covered how to transition from revolvers to semi-automatics, awards for outgunned officers, and the first national tactical standards.
March 4, 2019
Weapons
NYPD No Longer Allowing Veteran Officers to Carry Revolvers as Duty Weapons
The remaining 150 police officers — who all joined the force before 1993, when the .9mm semi-automatic became the department's service weapon — have until Aug. 31 to be trained on new guns.
June 1, 2018
Weapons
LaserLyte Introduces CK-SWAT Laser Sight for S&W, Taurus Revolvers
LaserLyte has introduced the CK-SWAT side-mounted laser that fits Smith & Wesson J-frame and Taurus revolvers, including the Taurus Judge and Public Defender. The LaserLyte CK-SWAT laser mounts under the grip and allows the customer to holster the firearm with the factory grip.
February 16, 2012
Weapons
Off-Duty Ready
Do your kids know the difference between cover and concealment, and how to use both? I am not advocating scaring your family, but preparing your family—and when you do, it will prepare you. You can act more confidently knowing your loved ones are prepared as well.
February 12, 2012
Weapons
S&W Introduces Classic Model 586 Revolver
Smith & Wesson has re-introduced its Model 586 .357 Magnum revolver, a popular law enforcement sidearm in the 1980s. The revolver first appeared in 1980 and will be reintroduced into S&W's Classic line.
February 10, 2012
Weapons
Ruger Introduces LCR-22 Revolver
Sturm, Ruger & Company, has introduced the Ruger LCR-22, an eight-shot LCR chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
December 23, 2011
Patrol
NYPD Cop Jams Finger In Gun's Hammer, Stops Assault
A quick-handed NYPD sergeant likely saved his own life when he stopped a man's revolver from firing by sticking his right ring finger between the hammer and cylinder.
October 8, 2011
Weapons
3 Basic Firearm Drills To Improve Your Accuracy
As a retired law enforcement officer, I can vouch for three fundamental training drills that will improve your firearms proficiency—dry firing, the ball-and-dummy technique, and the ready up drill. Let's review these three in more detail.
September 29, 2011
Weapons
Ruger Introduces .22 LR SP101 Revolver
The 30-ounce double-action revolver is made of weather-resistant stainless steel with a satin finish. The revolver features a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight and fiber-optic, square-post front sight.
September 22, 2011
Weapons
Colt Detective Special
The Colt Detective Special is an iconic police revolver initially used from 1927-46. The snubby is a shortened version of the earlier Colt Police Postive revolver. GunznGear reviews a third-generation version of this classic police sidearm.
May 7, 2011
Weapons
S&W's 327 TRR8 Revolver
Smith & Wesson developed its eight-shot 327 TRR8, after a SWAT officer contacted the company to ask for a beefy revolver for the lead penetrator, who must carry a ballistic shield with one hand. The TRR8 gives operators eight rounds of .357 Mag in a package including a Scandium "N" frame, 5-inch barrel, and blackened cylinder. Rails and moon clips are included. After viewing these photos, read POLICE Magazine's full "Arsenal" review, "Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8" Revolver from the May 2008 issue. Photos by Alex Landeen.
March 7, 2011
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