What Glock Do FBI agents carry?

The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change.

What guns does the CIA use?

While the Glock 19, with its 9mm rounds, is the most popular choice, operators have access to a wide variety of calibers within the Glock platform of pistols. Sig Sauer’s P228 is another favorite. It is commonly used by many forces such as the Navy Seals and the CIA.

What kind of guns do Secret Service agents carry?

The U.S. Secret Service has issued its agents the SIG Sauer P229 DAK handgun for years but is planning to replace it with the Glock 19. The standard P229 is a semi-automatic, double-action/single-action (DA/SA), hammer-fired pistol, available in three different chamberings.

Should law enforcement officers carry handguns?

As FBI Special Agent Urey Patrick wrote in 1989, “. . . no law enforcement officer should ever plan to meet an expected attack armed only with a handgun.” This tactical principle is not limited to law enforcement officers, however. In anticipating danger, the first choice should be a shoulder weapon — a service rifle or repeating shotgun.

What is the best military service pistol?

Several well-known manufacturers submitted sample weapons, from Beretta and Fabrique National to Glock and Smith & Wesson, but in 2017 a modified SIG Sauer P320-M17 was declared the winner. The SIG MHS comprises two models — a full-size service pistol ( M17) and a compact ( M18 ).

Why do police use the Glock 23 instead of the G19?

The increased power is the main reason why police departments all over the country assign the G23 over the G19, but the advantages of the weapon aren’t only for those in uniform. Outfitted with .40 caliber ammo, the Glock 23 offers a solid middle-ground between the ease of use of the Glock 19 and the stopping power of larger calibers.