ISP Glock 17's Available soon

[troopjones]

I am sure you will be happy with the Glock, I was just curious as to why ISP administration seems to focusing on the .45 round. As I understand it you guys are also going to be provided a list of approved carry firearms. Is that going to be instead of the Glock 21, or is it going to be in addition to it (for example BUG/Off Duty Firearms)?

Yes, there is 6 or so on the list. If you chose to purchase your own, you will not be issued a Glock. Bad thing is, if you are invilved in a shooting, your gun will be tied up in evidence for years and years. Also, you have to purchase your own duty holster and mag pouches.

 

[jfryan]

not sure if these were them, but they show them for $350, but sold out. glock 17 trades

 

[swat1971]

Yes, there is 6 or so on the list. If you chose to purchase your own, you will not be issued a Glock. Bad thing is, if you are invilved in a shooting, your gun will be tied up in evidence for years and years. Also, you have to purchase your own duty holster and mag pouches.

Well at least they are giving the guys an option, in case they don't like the Glock. I would like to see ISP start providing weapon mounted lights and the appropriate holsters for Glock 21. It would also be nice if ISP Administration would start providing you guys with Tasers, and patrol rifles. I realize you can purchase your own, but that out-of-pocket expense can get a little pricey.

 

[troopjones]

not sure if these were them, but they show them for $350, but sold out. glock 17 trades

Probably not, they dont have our guns yet.

 

[troopjones]

Well at least they are giving the guys an option, in case they don't like the Glock. I would like to see ISP start providing weapon mounted lights and the appropriate holsters for Glock 21. It would also be nice if ISP Administration would start providing you guys with Tasers, and patrol rifles. I realize you can purchase your own, but that out-of-pocket expense can get a little pricey.

I agree but i understand due to costs. They were going to upgrade our shotguns last year to benelli, but had to use the money for vests.

 

[swat1971]

I agree but i understand due to costs. They were going to upgrade our shotguns last year to benelli, but had to use the money for vests.

Unfortunately the budget does always seem to play a critical role in our profession.

 

[troopjones]

Unfortunately the budget does always seem to play a critical role in our profession.

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[cosermann]

Does anyone know the story behind the switch from the G17 to G21?

 

[jpr]

Are these going to be offered to the public? Or would they have to be transferred to a FFL? Kiesler's website says they do not sell to the public, only LEO, military, etc.

 

[iChokePeople]

Does anyone know the story behind the switch from the G17 to G21?

. A friend of mine who is about to graduate from ILEA and join ISP offered me one of these pistols and explained that the story they're getting at the academy is that the primary reason is concern about safety -- they talked about the higher speeds of modern 9mm defensive ammo and the odds of over-penetration. I know, don't bother lecturing me, just passing on what I was told, and believe that's what he was told. He is not a gun lover or Internet gun expert, he was just regurgitating what he was told at ILEA.

 

[troopjones]

Are these going to be offered to the public? Or would they have to be transferred to a FFL? Kiesler's website says they do not sell to the public, only LEO, military, etc.

I would assume transferred to a local FFL. Im not sure, was just posting a heads up for those interested.

 

[troopjones]

. A friend of mine who is about to graduate from ILEA and join ISP offered me one of these pistols and explained that the story they're getting at the academy is that the primary reason is concern about safety -- they talked about the higher speeds of modern 9mm defensive ammo and the odds of over-penetration. I know, don't bother lecturing me, just passing on what I was told, and believe that's what he was told. He is not a gun lover or Internet gun expert, he was just regurgitating what he was told at ILEA.

Not sure about that story he gave you, but in some of the past officer involved shootings, it took alot of rounds to stop some individuals. (high or psychotic i would guess) and they decided to look into different rounds. That is what I heard.

When you say "offered you one of these pistols" what do you mean ?

 

[iChokePeople]

Not sure about that story he gave you, but in some of the past officer involved shootings, it took alot of rounds to stop some individuals. (high or psychotic i would guess) and they decided to look into different rounds. That is what I heard.

When you say "offered you one of these pistols" what do you mean ?

"Hey, you're into guns, want an ISP Glock 9mm? ISP is going to switch to .45s and we're going to be able to buy some. I can get you one, if you want one." May be a tiny bit off, but that was the point of it.

 

[troopjones]

"Hey, you're into guns, want an ISP Glock 9mm? ISP is going to switch to .45s and we're going to be able to buy some. I can get you one, if you want one." May be a tiny bit off, but that was the point of it.

Ahhh i get it, just curious, thats all.

 

[TLHelmer]

Well that is good to hear, I have carried the Glock 23 on duty for nearly 12 years and have never had any type of problems with it. Any insight as to why ISP chose the .45...is it just because of the past issues they had with the .40?

The super like the .45 acp according to the memo.

 

[Fenway]

Do the ISP 17s have special markings on them?

 

[troopjones]

Do the ISP 17s have special markings on them?

No, unless you consider some of them with ISPXXXX numbers on them, special.

 

[TLHelmer]

Just the serial number ISPxxxx

 

[TLHelmer]

Oops! We both answered at about the same time.

 

[SERVED_USMC]

I would be in for one if they are Gen 3's.I need a donor gun so I can put a timberwolf frame together with a stock slide.