Use of Pistols in Combat

[SPEMack618]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I'll believe a Mossberg but really, a Mini-14?

That's what our Deputies carry and our Troopers can select either a Mini-14 or Bushmaster.

I like it.

[funkychinaman]

I would've thought that it'd be the opposite, that they'd issue more shotguns and make rifles optional. Like you said, it's more versatile, and you don't have to worry about stray rounds or overpenetration as much. And most importantly, for the most part, they're cheaper than most rifles.

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by funkychinaman

I would've thought that it'd be the opposite, that they'd issue more shotguns and make rifles optional. Like you said, it's more versatile, and you don't have to worry about stray rounds or overpenetration as much. And most importantly, for the most part, they're cheaper than most rifles.

I believe that shotguns are gradually giving away to rifles in American law enforcement. Basing that on what I've read and just following trends. I'm going to be 45 in a couple months and I like the shotgun though like all firearms it has it's limits. However like I wrote in my earlier posting it seems that younger officers prefer the rifle over the shotgun. And it's understandable. It carries more ammo. is easier to reload, easier to shoot and has greater range.

I might be a dinosaur, but I understand.