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[–] EscanortheArrogant@lemmy.world 120 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (15 children)

“Reload” is what makes it real.

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 26 points 6 months ago (13 children)

But is there an American police issue weapon with 8 shots 🤔

[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 50 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Many police can and do carry their own firearms. I could see a rural or just general chud cop carrying a 1911, which is 7+1.

[–] turnipjs@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol#Users

Wikipedia lists some use by SWAT and such but it doesn't mention any normal police use in the US.

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