So is LASP getting .380 Backup Guns?

[charliepapa]

would have thought maybe something in the same caliber they carry in the primary weapon.

http://wwwprd1.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=documentno&term=54280

 

[Leadfoot]

I was told by an unnamed source with knowledge of the situation who advised yes.

Seems kinda dumb to me too.

ETA, I would find it hard to believe that during the present climate they could find a single distributor who could fill such an order.

 

[Emperor]

I was told by an unnamed source with knowledge of the situation who advised yes.

Seems kinda dumb to me too.

Drop guns?

 

[JBP55]

The 9mm Shield would have been a much better choice.

 

[George]

They are doing this to encourage more officers to carry off duty. Yes a lot of Leos dont carry off duty. shocking I know.

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[JR1572]

Drop guns?

Yeah, that's the exact reason. You're another one that just can't help himself sometimes.

JR1572

 

[Southland Fi]

From what I was told they are getting the Smith Bodyguard

 

[AustinBR]

From what I was told they are getting the Smith Bodyguard

I agree with JBP55 - the shield would have been way better!

 

[MOTOR51]

I thought LSP was broke

MOTOR 51

 

[340six]

From what I was told they are getting the Smith Bodyguard

if ya click the link the pages in PDF form show just that
PROPRIETARY PURCHASE. NO SUBSTITUTION
OF BRAND/MODEL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
SMITH & WESSON BODYGUARD 380 PISTOL,
EACH PISTOL SHALL COME WITH 2 MAGAZINES.
CALIBER: .380 AUTO
CAPACITY: 6+1 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 2.75" / 7.0 CM
*FRAME SIZE: COMPACT
*ACTION: DOUBLE ACTION ONLY,HAMMER FIRED
*FRONT SIGHT: STAINLESS STEEL
*REAR SIGHT: DRIFT ADJUSTABLE
*GRIP: POLYMER
*OVERALL LENGTH: 5.25" / 13/3 CM
*WEIGHT: 11.85 OZ / 335.9 G
*FRAME MATERIAL: POLYMER
*MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL FINISH
*FINISH: MATTE BLACK
*FEATURING: INTEGRATED LASER SIGHTS
BRAND: SMITH & WESSON
MODEL: BODYGUARD 380
SPECIFY BRAND (& NUMBER

 

[Pas Tout La]

The Bodygaurd is a great little gun. I carry my wife's from time to time, but why not streamline the ammo purchasing and go with what is already a common caliber amongst the officers? By the way, what is the most common caliber carried on duty anyways? Seems more logical to me.

 

[N4sir]

The 9mm Shield would have been a much better choice.

Absolutely!

 

[JBP55]

The Bodygaurd is a great little gun. I carry my wife's from time to time, but why not streamline the ammo purchasing and go with what is already a common caliber amongst the officers? By the way, what is the most common caliber carried on duty anyways? Seems more logical to me.

Most carry a Glock .40 and a few carry a Glock 9mm.

 

[Leadfoot]

The Bodygaurd is a great little gun. I carry my wife's from time to time, but why not streamline the ammo purchasing and go with what is already a common caliber amongst the officers? By the way, what is the most common caliber carried on duty anyways? Seems more logical to me.

You would think that. But with LSP, that logic goes out the window. The had no problem dumping the .45 when they got rid of the Sig 220's they were carrying up until a couple of years ago.

I do believe the G22 is the flavor de jour.

I'm ASSUMING they went with the Bodyguard because of its size, and the fact that it's hammer fired. When you get into pistols that size, only a few manufacturers make a hammer fired gun, Ruger and Keltec being the other two.

Police admins have this thing about hammer fired guns, and I must admit that I share a fondness of them as well, although I usually carry a Glock of some flavor.

 

[JBP55]

If they needed a small .380 I would have taken a hard look at a few other pistols such as the Sig P238.

 

[Leadfoot]

If they needed a small .380 I would have taken a hard look at a few other pistols such as the Sig P238.

I don't see any department adopting a single action pistol of any sort. With the operation of them being so different from DAO, just more training to worry about.

Now the P290 wouldn't be a bad choice, but for it's size, its way heavier than it should be, however it shoots like a dream.

 

[Jasarii]

Surprised they passed up the M&P Shield. The .40 cal guys would have still been able to carry the .40 version and the 9mm guys could do the same.

 

[charlie12]

Most carry a Glock .40 and a few carry a Glock 9mm.

My buddy at LSP carries his Glock .40

 

[goodburbon]

lotsa talk on this thread about that fabled Glock fortay.


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[grasshopper]

If they needed a small .380 I would have taken a hard look at a few other pistols such as the Sig P238.

I agree there are some other good options out there as well