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

Officers are also issued Benelli Nova 12 ga. Pump Shotguns
 & AR-15 Patrol Rifle
 

 

Prior to 1980, if an Officer could qualify with the weapon, the Officer could carry any  of the above calibers



  
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