VFC released a new gas blowback pistol based on famous design the 1911. LAPD SWAT has been using Kimber 1911 pistols for some years now.
Specifications This version that is unboxed by Airsoftology is the 1911 Tactical that follows the LAPD SWAT 1911 Tactical that is seen in the film SWAT. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1 to Z).
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Description: Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom II .45 ACP, one of seven pistols from the first production overrun. The first week of SWAT School is the 1911 pistol transition school. Philadelphia has standard service weapons, optimal service weapons and off-duty weapon choices. Even with regular repairs and replacement when available, there has remained the problem of the uniformity of 1911 pistols of various makes, vintages, finishes, etc. And that's been the team's practice for the past 35 years. LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS SELECTION PROCESS. That SIS would select a 1911-based pistol should come as no surprise, since the two units often work together on cases. DID - 1/6 Scale - LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) SWAT (Special Weapons & Tactics) - 1006.
The LAPD has always approved 1911 handguns for SWAT officers-but has never purchased one. LAPD Swat, arguably the finest Special Weapons and Tactics Team in the United States, are still issued Kimber 1911's, to the best of my knowledge. You guys crack me up.
cmdrdredd. It was so easy, I started with the 1911 holstered and still finished with seconds to spare.
As the largest city in Pennsylvania, Philly’s 7,000 sworn officers patrol some tough streets. All pieces included are listed in the description. Guess they don't read the CCW forum huh? The LAPD SWAT Team--the nation's first SWAT Team--has been using the 1911 Government Model since its creation more than 30 years ago. Shooting Rapid Fire Pistol Team trains for Olympic competition with a Kimber. I was a probationary recruit still in the Academy; Scott was a veteran team member in SWAT, where he spent 10 years of his police career. From 1986 to 2010 I was issued, qualified with, or authorized to carry a 1911—even got the POST certified SWAT Academy training for the 1911. Most recently, LAPD™ SIS transitioned to Kimber. The initial order was delivered in 2002. (Special Weapons and Tactics) Police Weapons entries in the Military Factory. United States Marines assigned to Special Operations Command chose Kimber. This is said to have a new hop-up design and comes with a 20-BB round gas magazine. For an LE SWAT/SRT contract, it's a big one--160 guns(2 per operator). The Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Division, also known as Metro, is an elite division within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). LAPD SWAT/METRO Favored weapon: Colt 1911 .45. Following extensive testing in 2001 and 2002, LAPD SWAT selected a modified version of the Kimber Custom II as their duty pistol. LAPD SWAT officers instead used M1911 pistols confiscated from criminals and refurbished in the department armory. The Kimber Custom II single-stack .45 1911(5" Government Model) has apparently defeated all comers, and is thus slated to rest on the thighs of all LAPD SWAT operators in the very near future. Ergonomics were better than two other 1911 style pistols that have been previously fielded by SWAT. It's official. The Fourth Stage PHASE FOUR – (barricade position) – 1 round in 3 seconds on the 15 yard line. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Includes: (1) - LAPD SWAT - 1911 Pistol w/Tac Light (1) - LAPD SWAT - Drop Leg Holster NOTE: Stock photos are for reference only.
This is already available at reputable airsoft retailers. Finding a Gun Given the "high propensity to violence" track record of the offenders they arrest, selecting sidearms in .45 ACP was a given. SWAT eventually twisted enough arms and received permission to have Model 1911s issued from property room impounds (recovered stolen guns, turned-in guns, etc.). Competition and Combat Although bred for the various competitions of the action shooting genre, it is the author’s contention that Springfield Armory’s latest polymer pistol, the 5.25 XD(M) in 9×19 mm would perform, with minor changes, equally as well as a SWAT officer’s sidearm. I first met Scotty just before the ’84 Los Angeles Olympics. Legendary LAPD™ SWAT tested five major 1911 brands and chose Kimber. While I had no problems maintaining my personal 1911′s, go ahead and try to keep nearly 100 1911′s from a large full time metropolitan SWAT team up and running.