Even with regular repairs and replacement when available, there has remained the problem of the uniformity of 1911 pistols of various makes, vintages, finishes, etc. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. While I had no problems maintaining my personal 1911′s, go ahead and try to keep nearly 100 1911′s from a large full time metropolitan SWAT team up and running. The LAPD SWAT Team--the nation's first SWAT Team--has been using the 1911 Government Model since its creation more than 30 years ago. That SIS would select a 1911-based pistol should come as no surprise, since the two units often work together on cases. Legendary LAPD™ SWAT tested five major 1911 brands and chose Kimber. You guys crack me up. From 1986 to 2010 I was issued, qualified with, or authorized to carry a 1911—even got the POST certified SWAT Academy training for the 1911. January 25th, 2013, 11:54 AM. VFC released a new gas blowback pistol based on famous design the 1911. Prior to the purchase of the Kimbers, LAPD had been using 1911s confiscated from criminals and sending them through the LAPD armory to be brought up to snuff. Following extensive testing in 2001 and 2002, LAPD SWAT selected a modified version of the Kimber Custom II as their duty pistol. DID - 1/6 Scale - LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) SWAT (Special Weapons & Tactics) - 1006. While the LAPD SWAT team has continually improved since 1967, its 1911 pistols have all but worn out. Description: Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom II .45 ACP, one of seven pistols from the first production overrun. Competition and Combat Although bred for the various competitions of the action shooting genre, it is the author’s contention that Springfield Armory’s latest polymer pistol, the 5.25 XD(M) in 9×19 mm would perform, with minor changes, equally as well as a SWAT officer’s sidearm.
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Includes: (1) - LAPD SWAT - 1911 Pistol w/Tac Light (1) - LAPD SWAT - Drop Leg Holster NOTE: Stock photos are for reference only.
Given the "high propensity to violence" track record of the offenders they arrest, selecting sidearms in .45 ACP was a given. The Ambidextrous thumb safety is rounded and found functional by left and right handed shooters, without …
As the largest city in Pennsylvania, Philly’s 7,000 sworn officers patrol some tough streets. The first week of SWAT School is the 1911 pistol transition school. Re: Kimber 1911s not working out for SWAT cops. The Kimber Custom II single-stack .45 1911(5" Government Model) has apparently defeated all comers, and is thus slated to rest on the thighs of all LAPD SWAT operators in the very near future. The Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Division, also known as Metro, is an elite division within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Specifications Philadelphia Police Department . This is already available at reputable airsoft retailers. The initial order was delivered in 2002. Ergonomics were better than two other 1911 style pistols that have been previously fielded by SWAT. LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS SELECTION PROCESS.
LAPD SWAT/METRO Favored weapon: Colt 1911 .45. It's official. (Special Weapons and Tactics) Police Weapons entries in the Military Factory. The LAPD has always approved 1911 handguns for SWAT officers-but has never purchased one. For an LE SWAT/SRT contract, it's a big one--160 guns(2 per operator).
All pieces included are listed in the description. LAPD SWAT has been using Kimber 1911 pistols for some years now. America's best shooters keep choosing Kimber. United States Marines assigned to Special Operations Command chose Kimber. cmdrdredd. SWAT eventually twisted enough arms and received permission to have Model 1911s issued from property room impounds (recovered stolen guns, turned-in guns, etc.). Philadelphia has standard service weapons, optimal service weapons and off-duty weapon choices. Shooting Rapid Fire Pistol Team trains for Olympic competition with a Kimber. There are a total of [ 18 ] LAPD S.W.A.T. LAPD SWAT officers instead used M1911 pistols confiscated from criminals and refurbished in the department armory. This is said to have a new hop-up design and comes with a 20-BB round gas magazine. The slide and frame are devoid of sharp edges and corners.
The Fourth Stage PHASE FOUR – (barricade position) – 1 round in 3 seconds on the 15 yard line. RECOMMENDED ACTION . Most recently, LAPD™ SIS transitioned to Kimber. The Metro Division, which also contains LAPD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, contains nine platoons of specially-trained police officers.