Originally Posted by Triggernosis
When was it that law enforcement agencies nationwide began switching over from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols? Late 80's, early 90's?
Why did it take so long? Semi's such as the 1911 were around way before then. Was it a reliability issue with earlier semi's?

The agencies issued revolvers……most officers could not afford a semi or did not have the knowledge to realize the benefits! JMO memtb

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