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dood4s · 09-28-2006, 04:51 PM

I'm currently serving in the military and I'm planning on joining the local sheriffs department here. I was just wondering what ya'll would suggest for a duty weapon and holster. Right now I'm looking at the XD, Sig Pro, P4, and S&W MP as possible choices. So what are your thoughts? Thanks.

**nikon777** · 09-28-2006, 04:58 PM

I'd go for the sigpro or the XD.

By the way, when u join the Sheriff dept..do they automatically issue you mirrored sunglasses?

jdavionic · 09-28-2006, 05:21 PM

They're all nice guns. I personally want a Beretta Px4; but I am honestly speaking from my behind here with respect to a recommendation. I'm not LEO (nor a mall ninja) and I haven't shot one yet. I've looked at them, did a field strip on one, but that's it. I own a Beretta 92F and love the gun.

one-eyed-fatman · 09-28-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dood4s

I'm currently serving in the military and I'm planning on joining the local sheriffs department here. I was just wondering what ya'll would suggest for a duty weapon and holster. Right now I'm looking at the XD, Sig Pro, P4, and S&W MP as possible choices. So what are your thoughts? Thanks.

Ask the sheriffs department. They usually dictate what you can and cannot carry.

dood4s · 09-28-2006, 06:10 PM

I know the XD is one of the choices but I'm unsure where else they will let us carry. I'm not too worried about it, worse case I have to pick the XD. I was just wondering what all others thought about these choices. I have another question, what would be a good duty holster? I would assume they would want us to have a retention holster. And if not I want one anyways.

stickman483 · 09-28-2006, 07:32 PM

I'd go with the Sig or the XD, and I really like the 6280 Safariland hooded holster.

**Loves2Shoot** · 09-28-2006, 07:33 PM

XD or Sig from that list...

roberto-232 · 09-28-2006, 08:51 PM

Hey dood4s from one Deputy to another the best one is the one that makes you feel right. Glock, XD, Sig, H&K any reputable gun manufacturer is going to give you a quality handgun. It all depends on the features you want and how it fits in your hand.

I carry a Glock 31 .357 sig for Duty use and carry it in a Safariland 6360 Holster It’s the new ALS (Auto Locking System) holster and I love it. Once again same with the holster it be best if you can see the holsters and find the one that works for you.

I will say DO NOT buy a gun grabber POS. Get a holster that will give you some type of security ie…Level II or above. In my 13 years on the streets I’ve been in more fights than quick draw fights. It really is a good sense of security.

And always remember STAY FROSTY……Most important thing to remember like Joe Dirt said….Rule #1….I’m #1…get yourself and your fellow peeps home safely and the rest of it, is gravy….

P.S. Before everyone gets to hating, I have purchased an XD-45 Service model also.

**DanTheEldest** · 09-28-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nikon777

By the way, when u join the Sheriff dept..do they automatically issue you mirrored sunglasses?

What we've got here is.........failure to communicate!

Good luck hiring on with the sheriff's.

Son of Norway · 09-28-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

What we've got here is.........failure to communicate!

"Just shakin' the trees, boss!"

09-28-2006, 04:58 PM	#2
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,000	I'd go for the sigpro or the XD. By the way, when u join the Sheriff dept..do they automatically issue you mirrored sunglasses? __________________ Wu-Tang Killa' Bees on Da' Swarm! Liberals Click Here! Last edited by nikon777; 09-28-2006 at 05:08 PM.

09-28-2006, 06:10 PM	#5
dood4s XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	I know the XD is one of the choices but I'm unsure where else they will let us carry. I'm not too worried about it, worse case I have to pick the XD. I was just wondering what all others thought about these choices. I have another question, what would be a good duty holster? I would assume they would want us to have a retention holster. And if not I want one anyways. __________________ The hardest part about being a Marine is staying a good Marine.

09-28-2006, 07:32 PM	#6
stickman483 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 647	I'd go with the Sig or the XD, and I really like the 6280 Safariland hooded holster. __________________ "There is no certainty, only opportunity." "V" from "V for Vendetta" Duty Weapon: Para Ordnance 7.45 LDA Off Duty Weapon: XD-45 Compact Home Defense: XD .45 Tactical/TLR-1 and TFO's

09-28-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,611	XD or Sig from that list... __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

09-28-2006, 08:51 PM	#8
roberto-232 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 195	Hey dood4s from one Deputy to another the best one is the one that makes you feel right. Glock, XD, Sig, H&K any reputable gun manufacturer is going to give you a quality handgun. It all depends on the features you want and how it fits in your hand. I carry a Glock 31 .357 sig for Duty use and carry it in a Safariland 6360 Holster It’s the new ALS (Auto Locking System) holster and I love it. Once again same with the holster it be best if you can see the holsters and find the one that works for you. I will say DO NOT buy a gun grabber POS. Get a holster that will give you some type of security ie…Level II or above. In my 13 years on the streets I’ve been in more fights than quick draw fights. It really is a good sense of security. And always remember STAY FROSTY……Most important thing to remember like Joe Dirt said….Rule #1….I’m #1…get yourself and your fellow peeps home safely and the rest of it, is gravy…. P.S. Before everyone gets to hating, I have purchased an XD-45 Service model also. __________________ "Envy the country that has heroes, huh? I say pity the country that needs them." Quote by Denton Van Zan 'Dragon Slayer': Reign of Fire (Played by Matthew McConaughey)

09-28-2006, 04:51 PM	#1
dood4s XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	Which one to get? I'm currently serving in the military and I'm planning on joining the local sheriffs department here. I was just wondering what ya'll would suggest for a duty weapon and holster. Right now I'm looking at the XD, Sig Pro, P4, and S&W MP as possible choices. So what are your thoughts? Thanks.

09-28-2006, 05:21 PM	#3
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	They're all nice guns. I personally want a Beretta Px4; but I am honestly speaking from my behind here with respect to a recommendation. I'm not LEO (nor a mall ninja) and I haven't shot one yet. I've looked at them, did a field strip on one, but that's it. I own a Beretta 92F and love the gun.

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