[newwahoo]

"Yeah, but their undeniably brilliant history/repuation was built on their double action revovlers, not their semi-autos. "

Very true. You still see some old timers with their revolvers but thts not an option for me.

Gotta run.....good luck with your new gig at the NYPD. ....and stay safe!"

Thank you! I look forward to serving the overworked taxpayers of NYC as well as all the people that come to visit. This isn't the easiest time to start "on the job", but I can tell you that my class MUST be amongst the most patriotic and dedicated in the history of the NYPD. We know the deal (basically that NYC will remain a huge target) and we're doing it anyway. Screw Osama and his momma.

[SauronOfMordor]

One additional piece of advice: try out how each candidate gun works not only with standard two-handed grip, but also one-handed right, left, holding sideways, holding upside down (since when things go sour you might not be shooting the same way as at the range)

PARTICULARLY WITH 9mm: shoot it "limp wristed" a few times, since a few 9mm designs malfunction unless you're holding it firmly -- which you may not be able to do if you've been hit and are weak from blood loss. When things have gone completely south is NOT the time to find out your gun is "sensitive" to how it's held. (My Glock 30 in .45 works reliably regardless of hold or position)