Posted on 01/26/2019 4:32:48 AM PST by SMGFan
In that scenario, the would be correct.
I think Terry Kath picked up a semi-auto, thinking it wasn’t loaded.
I believe they were drinking, and since they were musicians, especially it being the 1970’s (when this happened) I suspect other “things” were in play as well.
Reportedly, the other band members said he had a surprised look on his face. I’ll bet. He was my favorite guitarist at the time, too.
I did not know Police used revolvers any more.
They got the story wrong. They used a Glock. He said: Ladies first.
But what did you expect the Sergeant to do?
Depends on which of the other two he was screwing.
My bet is both, hence the shooting.
“I did not know Police used revolvers any more.” [jim_trent, post 122]
Semiauto pistols have replaced revolvers since the 1980s, as the primary duty sidearm in the great majority of police & other law enforcement organizations. But a great many law enforcement personnel do carry backup sidearms, and typically have much greater latitude in choice of weapon and cartridge.
Small short-barrel revolvers such as the S&W 640 and Ruger LCR are very popular in the backup role, as a big premium is placed on small size (for concealability) and reliability. Many advances have been made in the reliability of auto pistols since the 1970s, but they are still greatly inferior to revolvers.
The variety of cartridges for which revolvers are chambered has also increased: 38 Special and 357 Mag are still the most popular, but it’s often possible to obtain a revolver chambered in the auto pistol round used in an officer’s primary duty weapon: 9mm, 45 ACP, 40 S&W, even 10mm Auto.
Special duty officers (such as those on undercover assignment) are granted still greater latitude in choice of personal sidearms. And it’s not uncommon for law enforcement personnel to keep other firearms about their personal residences, some of which might be revolvers.
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