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Smith & Wesson Receives Order from Colorado State Patrol
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| 1/28/08
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Posted on 01/29/2008 9:01:28 AM PST by kiriath_jearim
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation , parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 156-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that it has received an order from the Colorado State Patrol for 850 of the company's Military & Police (M&P) Series of advanced-design polymer pistols. The Smith & Wesson M&P40, chambered in .40 S&W, will be issued to each officer of the Colorado State Patrol to replace early-model Smith & Wesson pistols that have served as the primary duty firearms for the department.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; US: Colorado
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To: kiriath_jearim
To: kiriath_jearim
I have one of these, I love it!
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:06:27 AM PST
by
Harry Pothead
(One issue voter, who wil kill islamofacists?)
To: kiriath_jearim
It’s a quality piece, a little pricey but still one I wouldn’t mind having on me if the brown stuff hit the fan.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:07:31 AM PST
by
Abathar
(Proudly posting without reading the article carefully since 2004)
To: kiriath_jearim
As a steel revolver shooter (Ruger GP-100, S&W 66-3 2.5", and S&W 686 4"), I never thought I would like a "Tuperware" gun.
But I love my M&P 9, and now shoot IDPA and USPSA almost exclusively with it!
A nice benefit is that it cleans up in about 15 minutes, as opposed to an hour and a half.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:11:17 AM PST
by
DrNo
To: kiriath_jearim
This is because the Glock 40’s are blowing up.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:12:04 AM PST
by
Pistolshot
(Those with a lively sense of curiosity learn something new every day of their lives.)
To: Pistolshot
I have 2 Glock .357’s that are the boss. I would have liked to get my service weapon when I left LEO work but Sig’s are a little pricey.
To: jacksonstate
I agree. A good move by the CSP.
To: Resolute Conservative
Our State PD is going to the Smith also. Too many failures in the Glocks and the response from Glock is ammo, ammo, ammo. Even though the other 40's being used are not having any failures.
The 357 is a really good cartridge, but I feel more comfortable being able to find ammo for 9/45 if I am out in BFE.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:19:01 AM PST
by
Pistolshot
(Those with a lively sense of curiosity learn something new every day of their lives.)
To: Pistolshot
I remedy that by keeping at least 1000 rounds on hand as I shoot through them.
To: kiriath_jearim; All
They are taking the lead with the tax rebate.
BAGWYR (Buy A Gun With Your Rebate)
To: Pistolshot
This is because the Glock 40s are blowing up. They were previously issuing Smith & Wessons and were probably comfortable with their relationship with the company.
The Glock Kb propaganda is a little yesterday, dontcha think?
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:37:03 AM PST
by
xsrdx
(Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
To: DrNo
How does it compare with a Springfield XD? The reason I ask is that I have an NRA grant to buy pistols for our collegiate marksmanship group. Glocks are out because we train women, and the grip is just too big for their small hands. I've shot the Springfield, but not the M&P (though I have examined one, and found it to be very pleasant). If it were me we'd buy Browning HiPowers, BUT, the $150-200 price difference isn't a good use of the Friends of the NRA's money (IMHO).
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:38:18 AM PST
by
RKV
(He who has the guns makes the rules)
To: Pistolshot
Too many failures in the Glocks Source?
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:39:28 AM PST
by
xsrdx
(Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
To: xsrdx
When I bought a Glock 19 last year, dealer said not to shoot any ammo "named for an animal" through it ... he was referring to the Russian steel cases "Wolf", "Tiger", etc brands.
Dunno about the Glock, but Wolf 124gr (or maybe it's 115gr) 9mm does NOT cycle properly in my HiPower. In fact, it's the only thing said HiPower has refused to eat.
Dunno 'bout KB, though. Never had that happen, nor seen it happen, nor heard first hand of it happening.
To: xsrdx
Nope, it's not 'so yesterday' when it's still happening and Glock refuses to acknowledge the problem.
You are right about Colorado having a good relationship with Smith, as Smith offers a lot of extras on most of their contracts.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:40:46 AM PST
by
Pistolshot
(Those with a lively sense of curiosity learn something new every day of their lives.)
To: kiriath_jearim
If they make an M&P10, I’ll consider it. I don’t like the .40 Short and Weak. Love my 10mm though...
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:40:57 AM PST
by
Dead Corpse
(What would a free man do?)
To: kiriath_jearim
All these posts and no gun porn picture. Tsk tsk tsk.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:42:03 AM PST
by
stevio
((NRA))
To: xsrdx
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:42:32 AM PST
by
Arkancide
(www.arkancide.com)
To: RKV
The reason I ask is that I have an NRA grant to buy pistols for our collegiate marksmanship group. Centerfires? Why not Ruger 22's, ammo is far less expensive?
M&P or XD in 9mm would both be great choices, I'd go with the best deal you can get on either one.
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posted on
01/29/2008 9:43:11 AM PST
by
xsrdx
(Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
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