Weapons of the LAPD

Dangerman_1973 · #1 11-02-2009, 09:11 PM

I've read the article. Is it true that LAPD SWAT carry converted M16A2 rifles as well as M4A1's?

If so, are the M16A2's converted to full auto instead of their usual three-round burst?

k9870 · #2 11-02-2009, 09:22 PM

I think only SWAT can carry kimbers, if patrolmen can I definitely would. 4506 second choice. I'm not really a 9mm fan or a glock fan, and don't really like the .40. Too snappy Prefer .45.

AdAstra2009 · #3 11-02-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangerman_1973

If so, are the M16A2's converted to full auto instead of their usual three-round burst?

M16A2s converted to semiautomatic only.

Excalibur · #4 11-03-2009, 02:16 AM

I believe I heard that a particular SWAT department in California has M16 in burst

AdAstra2009 · #5 11-03-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

I believe I heard that a particular SWAT department in California has M16 in burst

I'm sure there are plenty of Police Departments all over the USA that still have the M16A2 in it's original select fire configuration.

k9870 · #6 11-03-2009, 02:45 AM

Does LAPD still use .243 bolt guns?

Jcordell · #7 11-07-2009, 02:36 PM

I'm fairly certain that they are now using customized Remington 700 rifles in .308, but I might be thinking of L.A. County instead.

MT2008 · #8 11-07-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

I believe I heard that a particular SWAT department in California has M16 in burst

I'd be kind of surprised if any of them used M16s at all, considering the M16 is too long for SWAT uses.

Ace Oliveira · #9 11-07-2009, 02:52 PM

I think they use them for sniping. Which is pretty weird.

Spartan198 · #10 11-07-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace Oliveira

I think they use them for sniping. Which is pretty weird.

Specialized DMR versions (Mark 12 Mod 0/1, SAM-R, SDM-R) are used by the military, so I see no reason why a SWAT, HRT, or SRT unit couldn't use one for the close-in marksman role.