So here is the deal:
I've carried a Glock 21 as my duty pistol at work for the last 2.5 years. I bought it new and threw on a pair of Trijicon sights and a Surefire X200 and it has functioned 100%. I used it in a Kyle Lamb VTAC pistol class last spring and put over 1400 rounds through it in two days without cleaning or lubing it just to see how it performed and it didn't even hiccup once on me. The gun has been my constant companion at work and has never let me down once. The fact that I shoot it well (no problem with consistant head shots at 25 yds) I consider an added bonus.
I grew up shooting 1911's. I always thought it was the platform I was most comfortable with. I've shot high-end guns and basic unmodified Colts. Since becoming a police officer I've wanted to carry a 1911 and have been an advocate for them. This summer I found out my department would begin letting patrol officers who attend a 8 hour course carry the 1911 on duty. I was one of the first to sign up. I bought an older Kimber Custom Classic (pre Series II) and had it worked over by a smith to my spec. The gun is damned accurate and good looking to boot.
At my department the 1911 is considered a status symbol. The majority of our SWAT guys (something I'm working towards) carry 1911's and it is just considered the "shooter's" gun. I've been carrying my Kimber now for three weeks at work. I made the decision last week that it needs a light rail. I bought a 6280 to hold it with the light attached and plan to send it to Dawson in the next few weeks for one of their rails.
Since I'm not carrying my G21 with me at work I finally am getting around to make a couple modifications I've been planning on for some time. I sent the frame out yesterday to our own Gentle Ben for his grip reduction. I ordered a set of Sevingy sights with a Tritium front earlier this week for the slide. I can't wait to get it back and try it out with the new sights and grip.
So here is the dilema. I have two pistols that I like a lot. Both of which I'm proud to carry at work. I'm in the cool group now with the Kimber, but I can honestly say I miss my Glock. I plan to carry the Glock when the Kimber is back getting the light rail on it, but what then?
How the hell do I choose which gun to carry?
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