Its been reported that Broadway Joe Namath used to wear pantyhose. Hell, I even heard Codi Jo has a pair. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "C D Rowsell " <cd2u@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sender: badges-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 23:19:19 To: badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol Doesnt mean u cant wear pantyhose! I used pantyhose reference since thats where one size fits all got its start. Sent from my HTC TiltT 2, a Windows® phone from AT&T while driving... Just kidding -----Original Message----- From: Sandy Sent: 5/27/2011 9:45:19 PM To: badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol CD, I hate to bust your bubble but Sandy is a guy. Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "C D Rowsell" <cd2u@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 1:13 PM Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol > One size fits all does not work even in pantyhose. However, the larger the > department the bigger the problem of having a range of weapons for the > masses, as there are a lot of issues regarding training, liability, > department procurement policies etc. So the bigger they are, the more the > need for commonality. As to holster selection, that is really personal to > the officer and their physical structure and preferences. The new holsters > such as Sandy has mentioned I would think needs to have training go with > being issued, as this is going to change all the muscle memory methods she > has ingrained within herself. This really needs to apply to the 'old > farts' as under stress, you know exactly what they are going to do. This > of course applies to the weapon too. > > CD > > -----Original Message----- > From: badges-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:badges-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Christopher Karney > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:35 AM > To: badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Cc: <badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol > > that's why I don't like the one size fits all practices of some PDs. it > doesn't take individual preferences into account. We get a list of > approved weapons and equipment and just choose (and buy) for ourselves. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 25, 2011, at 10:10, "Sandy" <tsand59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I have carried a Stainless Colt Commander since 1983 but the department >> has decided to issue weapons. They issued me a 357 Sig and I qualified >> yesterday. Handles different from the Colt but shoot very well. Now if >> I can get used to the holster. It has the hood that covers the weapon >> with a thumb release. >> >> Sandy >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "CarlGlas" <CarlGlas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:22 PM >> Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol >> >> >>> When I got the GCT I retired my .357 Magnum wheel gun and have been >>> carrying it as a duty weapon ever since. >>> Like American Express, I don't leave home without it! ;) >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Thomason" <r4445@xxxxxxx> >>> To: <badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 9:59 PM >>> Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol >>> >>> >>>> >>>> I have a Ed Brown .45 the Special Forces model with no markings on it. >>>> Full size Government model. >>>> >>>> >>>> Ron Thomason >>>> Las Vegas, NV >>>> (702) 592-2768 >>>> Sent from my BlackBerry Storm >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: C D Rowsell <cd2u@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sender: badges-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 19:35:48 >>>> To: <badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Reply-To: badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: Badges - Re: My pistol >>>> >>>> Is that polished hard chrome? If so, who did you have do the polish and >>>> chrome for you? BTW this is the 100th anniversary of the 1911! I see >>>> you >>>> kept the original sights. I have two Gold Cups, but I am trying to get >>>> my >>>> first one back from Jim Hoag. It will have the old Bomar rear sight on >>>> it >>>> which I have had since the 80's and never installed. Can't get them >>>> anymore >>>> which is a shame. Did you keep the Gold Cup sear and spring? Most >>>> people >>>> don't that the little pin to hold it all together when you reassemble >>>> it so >>>> the leave them out. BTW, you can order the parts direct from Midway USA >>>> if >>>> you need them. >>>> >>>> CD >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: badges-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:badges-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>> On >>>> Behalf Of carlglas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 4:22 PM >>>> To: badges@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: Badges - My pistol >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>> >>>> >>>> The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997 >>>> >>>> Niï¿œ zSï¿œoᅵᅵ >>> >>> >>> The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997 >> >> >> The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997 >> > > The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997 > > > > The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997 > The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997