The LAPD has authorized the carry and use of personally owned Colt, Springfield, and Kimber 1911s for uniformed patrol officers.

Will wonders never cease.

Edit to add: The reported source of this info is John Farnam.

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"The 1911 was the design, given by God to us through John M. Browning, that represents the epitome of what a killing tool needs to be. It was true in 1911 and it's true now." - Col. Robert Coates commanding, U.S. Marine Corp Special Operations Command Detachment 1 (DET 1)

Wow, that's cool.

Update!!

This may be more limited in scope than originally reported. A rep from LAPD is stating that this applies only to firearms instructors and previous SWAT or SIS who are rotating out and going back to regular divisions. It may not be a wholesale change rolled out to all officers.

I'll post more when I hear something definite.

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"The 1911 was the design, given by God to us through John M. Browning, that represents the epitome of what a killing tool needs to be. It was true in 1911 and it's true now." - Col. Robert Coates commanding, U.S. Marine Corp Special Operations Command Detachment 1 (DET 1)

Keeping my fingers crossed for LAPD Coppers to be able to carry John Browning's Masterpiece!

Dave Williams

bad guys beware! 45acp WILL sit you down with 1 or 2 shots on center mass......NICE The crime rate in LA county is insane and gangsters actually do go after cops. Big bore is definitely a good idea

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An LAPD firearms instructor posted on another site yesterday stating that this is bum scoop. He said that they're only doing this to allow former SWAT and SIS officers to continue to carry 1911's when assigned to patrol. He also said that some of the firearms instructors will also be allowed to carry the 1911's, but he was very adamant that there were no plans to allow anyone else in patrol to carry 1911's.

http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthread...=0&page=0#90059

they are probably concerned about the cost of training, or re-qualifying existing patrol officers that would be required.

San Diego authorizes the 1911, when I was out at Front Sight there was a big group of San Diego coppers there getting tuned up on their 1911s.

Hopefully LAPD will allow their people the option also.

Dave Williams

I have a good friend at LAPD Metro Div which includes SWAT (D Platoon), K9 Platoon, Mounted Unit (E Platoon), A Platoon (handles Metro Armory and protection details for LA Mayor and LAPD Chief) and B and C Platoons. He says as of now only D Platoon can carry Kimber 1911s, but according to their Capt starting in Sept 2010 after they get trained the rest of the Division will be able as an option to carry 1911s. Right now former SWAT and Special Investigation Section Detectives can carry 1911s as well as some Firearms Instructors. This is real scoop.......

Thanks for the update.

Dave Williams