I used to carry the Sig Sauer P220 in 45 ACP. In 2006 my department went to a general issue pistol which was the Glock 21 in 45 ACP. However for those of us with small hands (yep I have small hands) we were given the option of carrying the Glock 19 in 9mm. Now I was a longtime 45 fan, but I just did not like the big old blocky Glock 21 grip.I went with the G19. I carry Federal 124 grain +P HST jacketed hollow points in my little Glock 19. That's an impressive round - for a handgun. What's more important is that I'm actually a better shot with the 9mm. That's a big selling point for me.

Handguns are not ideal, but they beat a rock or my ballpoint pen. If I think I'm going into something that might be hairy (and I have time) I pull out my Remington 870 shotgun (12 Gauge). Other officers on my team have AR-15 rifles.

I'm also a big fan of the .357 Magnum, but the days of American police carrying revolvers are over. Even then I'm a better shot with the 38 Special.