Long story short - we tested Berettas, Sigs and Glocks when we transitioned from revolvers to SA. Beretta didn't fair well at all and we had a few problems with a couple of G17s. Bottom line is that when our armorers asked Glock to replace a couple of defective weapons they refused - said there was nothing wrong with them (this was sight unseen - just their rep on the phone from Smyrna). Our evaluators said fine, no problem - we're going with Sig.Just curious, is there a rationale behind Sigs only? I mean, I like Sigs and all, but there is something to be said for the simplicity, reliability and ruggedness of the venerable Glock.
Glock went nuts when they saw an order for 3,000+ firearms going down the toilet and said wait a second. There must have been a misunderstanding. We'll be glad to replace those defective weapons. Too late, you had your chance - hello Sig. Any officers that had purchased their own Glock during this test was allowed to keep it and carry it as their duty weapon. That's why some of our officers (very few remaining - maybe 50?) are allowed to carry Glocks as their primary duty weapon. Since Glock was an approved weapon (just not issued) for our department all other officers were allowed to carry them as back up or off-duty weapons.
Whatever weapon an officer carries (whether primary or secondary) our department's armorers are required to service and maintain it at no charge to that officer. It doesn't matter whether it's a department issued weapon or you've purchased your own. Not only do they have to be certified as armorers by that manufacturer, they must also carry a supply of parts that might be needed. A few years back they came to a realization that it would be much easier to only have Sig certified armorers and carry only Sig parts in stock. That's how were getting to the point where one day there won't be any Glock or Beretta certified officers on the department anymore so they only have to focus on Sigs. They keep tightening up the rules and excluding more and more officers from having access to Glocks and Birettas. I believe that once all of the officers are gone who are currently allowed to carry a Glock as a primary weapon, the department will say that no one can carry one in any capacity anymore.
