Just the difference between the HP in a red state versus a blue state. The Mississippi Highway Patrol asked to see my weapon, looked it over good, commented on it positively, and handed it back. They wanted to know my opinion on how it handled and if I had any malfunctions while shooting it. They were very courteous and friendly. This is how police in a free state versus how jack booted thugs act in a blue state.
I hope they have gone through proper training and are now treating open carriers with the respect they deserve. As you said, it is cheaper than the settlements.
Post #4 is the best summation of what American police should be, compared to those cops in America who model themselves on the State Police of the commie part of the world, that I have yet read.
The guy was really cool about it but still gave me a ticket.
For what it's worth, your license plate is flagged with the fact that you are a CCW permit holder...........So When the officer ran my plate in his onboard computer prior to coming up to my car, he already knew I had the permit.