Handguns Used by Huntsville Police
(past & present)

 


The Colt "Commando" revolver

Caliber: .38 Special
Capacity: 6 rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Carried by many Officers of the 1940's, 1950's,
and 1960's.



Smith & Wesson Model 15 Combat Masterpiece
Caliber: 38
Capacity: 6 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Carried by many Officers Prior to 1980


Smith & Wesson Model 37
Caliber: 38
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1 3/4"
Carried by Investigators from 1980-1991

Investigators  had the option of carrying a
 Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief (2" Nickel) or  Smith & Wesson Model 19 (2.5" Nickel)\


Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum

Caliber: .357/.38+P
Capacity 6 Rounds
Barrel Length: 6"
Carried by Officers from 1980-1991


Beretta 92FS

Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 10-15-17 Rounds Depending on Magazine
Barrel Length:125mm
Carried by all Sworn Personnel 1991- Present

Prior to 1980, if an Officer could qualify with the weapon, the Officer could carry any caliber ranging from  .380, 9mm, .38 Special, .38 Super, .357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt.



  
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03-19-2008