Biggfoot44
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Was a common practice during the Revolver Era .
MSP handgun history
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I have seen a lot of anecdotes of Model 13s marked "Maryland State Police" floating around. Since Model 13s were FBI and other LEO guns at the time, this would make sense. I have seen model 13s from engraved with insignias from other state/town agencies floating around gun broker.
NYSP model 520 is the identical gun (Model 13 made for NYSP), but these go for a premium to regular model 13s. I also spied a Model 13 with FBI engraving on Gunbroker, but I did not pick it up. I almost wish I had. I don't know that I'd pick up a MDSP Model 13. To much bad blood from this state. You cannot carry it in this state as things stand now, which would irritate me even more.
NYSP model 520 is the identical gun (Model 13 made for NYSP), but these go for a premium to regular model 13s. I also spied a Model 13 with FBI engraving on Gunbroker, but I did not pick it up. I almost wish I had. I don't know that I'd pick up a MDSP Model 13. To much bad blood from this state. You cannot carry it in this state as things stand now, which would irritate me even more.
TheRealJimDavis
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I definitely want one with MSP on the backstrap, and have kicked myself in the tail ever since. Anyone who has one, feel free to PM me. I'm sure I'll get hosed on that deal.
I can't speak for the whole agency but I have a MSP marked 92F. My friend was in a special unit at MSP so they may have gotten different guns then the patrol Troopers? When he retired the agency offered to sell their duty weapons to them. He bought and then sold it to me (too many memories I guess). I never shot it as it's grip is too big for my hands. Chris
Biggfoot44
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At the start of the WonderNine Era, was the 92F . 96D came later .
TheOriginalMexicanBob
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I have a copy of the MSP testing procedures and test comments from when they conducted their test for transitioning to a self-loading pistol...the standard issue revolver was the control. I'm out of town until next week so I can't refer to it, but there something like four or five pistols tested...one .45 ACP pistol and the rest 9mm.
If I remember correctly, the Beretta did not place highest or even second highest in the tests. The primary reason the Beretta was selected for issue was that it was made in Maryland and the state requires state government agencies to buy from businesses within the state if any exist that meet requirements.
If I remember correctly, the Beretta did not place highest or even second highest in the tests. The primary reason the Beretta was selected for issue was that it was made in Maryland and the state requires state government agencies to buy from businesses within the state if any exist that meet requirements.
Problematic as crap. Nothing like the 92's which were uber-reliable. And lousy QA/QC. My agency had them too. Even received one .40 caliber 96 with a 9mm barrel. They were the best salesmen Sig ever had. We spent over $500k to move to 229's after having them.
And yes, I did just notice I responded to a two year old post.
TheRealJimDavis
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Chris, is your 92 MSP marked? I thought they stopped that after the revolvers.
MexicanBob, That's correct, the manufactured in MD was a huge factor for the berettas... hence the px4 Fiasco.
Zoostation, My 96D worked always. Always. That being said, it's trigger was horrific and it hung up in two different places, and it was issued to me used... and rusty.
MexicanBob, That's correct, the manufactured in MD was a huge factor for the berettas... hence the px4 Fiasco.
Zoostation, My 96D worked always. Always. That being said, it's trigger was horrific and it hung up in two different places, and it was issued to me used... and rusty.
Mine is marked on the frame "Maryland State Police" with numbers 00XXX (MSP internal number?) under that plus Beretta's serial for the firearm. Chris
TheRealJimDavis
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Awesome! I didn't know they did that on the 92's. If that one ever finds its way to the chopping block, pm me first.
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