The iconic ".38" revolver of the Hong Kong Police Force will be eliminated.
According to "Hong Kong 01", the US-made Smith & Wesson Military & Police ".38" revolver has been discontinued. Replacement, but due to the procedures involved in procurement, training, etc., the police force will take time to gradually replace.
The pistols currently used by the police force include the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model 10, also known as the ".38" revolver, made in the United States.
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It has recently been circulated within the police force that the senior police officers have finalized the procurement plan for the "gun replacement plan", and will look for domestic pistols to replace the currently used ".38" revolvers made in the United States.
It is reported that a number of "heart water" brands under preliminary consideration are used by Mainland law enforcement agencies and the Hong Kong garrison. However, since many procedures are involved, including procurement, training, replacement, etc., it is expected that the police force's "gun replacement plan" will take some time. .
News: The quality of domestic pistols is not inferior to that of the West
According to the source, considering that the production of the ".38" revolver has been discontinued, which involves maintenance and repair problems, the police force has been studying to replace it for many years. With reference to the specifications of domestic pistols, it believes that the quality is not inferior to that of the West, and the price is reasonable. Strong support, the police force is more inclined to be equipped with domestic pistols.
Smith & Wesson Military & Police ".38" revolver made in the United States.
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Frontline police: Modern pistol triggers are lighter than ".38"
Some uniformed police officers pointed out that the "Dian38" is simple in structure and easy to use. It has a history of more than 120 years and is popular in the military and police forces around the world. Compared with other commonly used automatic or semi-automatic sidearms, the "Dian38" does not need to be loaded. The risk of "fire" by collision is quite low, and the design of the revolving wheel greatly reduces the probability of the bullet being stuck. In addition, it can be fired only by pulling the trigger with the index finger, which is quite reliable. , if it’s too hard to launch, it’s hard to function.”
However, he pointed out that modern pistols have a better feel and better performance. "The new pistols can be fired by lightly pulling the trigger with the index finger. It doesn't look like the revolver requires almost ten pounds of pulling force."
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