While I'm not a Glock fan and certainly not a Glock in .40 fan one could do a whole lot worse than mandating this combination for all members of a department. The Glock is easy for non gun types to learn to use and they are rock solid dependable, the .40 S&W is a proven round.Dwight K. Schrute wrote: Anyway, he said that Art Acevedo (new APD chief for those not in the Austin area) was doing his best to make ALL officers carry Glock .40s, no ifs, ands, or buts. Thoughts?
Contrary to common perceptions the majority of cops aren't gun people and most don't even like to shoot. Giving then a standard weapon also allows for all officers on a force to have knowledge of how to operate another officer's gun and can use the ammo and mags of the other guy.
Many Federal, State and Local agencies mandate both gun and ammunition and there is little or no uproar.