Revolver to Semi-Auto: Massad Ayoob's Law Enforcement Gun Journey Critical Mas EP68

Explore the fascinating evolution of law enforcement firearms with Massad Ayoob! In this episode, Massad takes us through his journey starting in the 1970s, highlighting the shift from revolvers to modern semi-automatics. Discover the challenges faced by officers in choosing the right firearm for duty. Gain valuable insights into duty loads, policy changes, and the enduring appeal of the iconic 1911 in law enforcement. Leave a comment to join the discussion and share your thoughts on this captivating narrative of police weaponry!
Massad asked that we include Rick Devoid's website, who is mentioned for his action tunes and the Magna-Trigger conversion. www.tarnhelm.com.
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Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self-defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.
ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
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[@coyote520]

I could listen to Mas talk for hours. He is a living legend. This guy makes me proud to be part of this community.

[@sergionatali3071]

Same here.

[@jedironin380]

This is the Way.

[@notlisted-cl5ls]

lolol.. hes a legend in YOUR mind

[@coyote520]

@@notlisted-cl5ls I bet you prefer someone like Eric Swalwell or maybe Nancy Pelosi....or better yet....Beta O'Rourke.

[@Will_CH1]

he is easy to listen to

[@raybo34]

Critical Mas is my favorite part of the Wilson Combat line up. Much respect Mr Ayoob.

[@geralddeas2303]

The man the legend. You can belive what he says to be the truth and not just a sponsors truth.

[@richardkluesek4301]

His greatest 'service weapon' is the power of his intellect, backed up by the experience of his being first hand.

[@Fooney1]

@@richardkluesek4301 and none of that would matter if not for his amazing ability to communicate it all.

[@daniellynch4505]

​@@richardkluesek43018

[@dhruvshah2492]

I wish he'd display all those old guns

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

@@richardkluesek4301Experince as what? A volunteer police officer in a small New England town with a population of a few hundred and no crime rate? Ayoob talking about LE experience and gun fighting is like a virgin talking about sex.

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Always a treat to listen to this man relate a story and offer commentary. Thank you for your service and sharing with us all.

[@PaintballBo]

You are officially adopted by the great Masood, you are now his grandson

[@theaccount628]

Service? As a volunteer part time cop in a lily white little small town with zero crime? The man is a career gun magazine writer. That’s it. The fact that he’s smart is great, but he has no credibility and won’t be testifying again at trial anytime soon. Impeached witness, anyone??

[@JohnDrummondVA]

Mas, I love your even delivery and your openness to the experience of others. I can see why you've been so successful as a teacher. Cheers.

[@SapperMan724]

Massad is awesome, can't wait for the new content!

[@user-ny3wh2jv9g]

Same here brother.

[@esheffron]

Can anyone or everyone remember after the first time that you read “In the gravest extreme”? Long before the internet so I also recall emptying part of the Library of it’s Ayoob content but I still refresh my memory by digging around older posts or articles and keeping up. Thank you Doctor Ayoob

[@larrygibson9273]

Love my 1911. Was MP in Army, and saddest day was when turned in 1911 for M-9.

[@Osprey1994]

M9 is a fantastic pistol. Hence why Wilson and Langdon support them...1911's are accurate, but they are also the gun I usually see have problems at competitions (saw a high end one from Wilson fail last month).

[@larrygibson9273]

@Osprey1994 You can keep the M9. It's fine but large for a 9mm. I wish I had kept my Browning High Power. Sweet shooter. Now I'm lovin Sigs. 239 and 320 X Compact.

[@TimParker-Chambers]

If you loved the 1911, and prefer it over the M9, I'd bet that you would also prefer the Taurus PT92: The capacity and non-smoke stacking slide of the M9/92F, but with the frame-mounted safety of the 1911... IMHuO, it offers the best of both pistoIs, I just wish that I wasn't in the UK, so I'd be able to own one and get in some range-time 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I used both; 12mo 🇰🇷 with a clunky old SAO 1911a1. 30mo with a M9 92F 9mm. Missing grip screws. Lol. We used Bianchi M12 nylon holsters.

[@JohnSwampthingRae]

@@Osprey1994 Almost all problems experienced in Competition 1911's can be traced to down loaded Ammunition... I've never had a malfunction with a 1911 using full factory loads...

[@Erik_m509]

My friend has his father in law’s 6” Model 28 that he carried as a reserve Sheriff in central California in the 70’s. Still has the original wood stocks with a small chip in them. He brought the gun down over an outlaw bikers ear like Wyatt Earp when the guy was trying to fight him.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The late Tex Shoemaker of San Dimas was widely known for DA revolver holsters. As was Don Hume. John Bianchi was a cop & National Guard soldier who ran his holster line for years. Bianchi folded into Safariland.

[@stephencolley334]

​@@DavidLLambertmobile And why do we care? Unwanted n unneeded comment!!!

[@brucec1460]

Mas: I would love to hear what long guns you and Ken Hackathorn carried during your law enforcement careers.

[@user-ie1ij9nr7e]

Thank you for your service Mas! A lifetime of service!

[@JL-xn3zy]

Mas is a true gentleman and all-around great mam. Getting to meet him at TACCON was a memory I will never forget.

[@Bob-vc5yi]

Excellent content from somebody with such a broad base of experience. Been following you for probably 35+ years.

[@mattspriggs5945]

This gives me GREAT pleasure to be called a "boomer" whenever i express my affinity for the 45 Auto especially in a 1911 platform. Many thanks for sharing your experience, Mas.

[@Jack_Move]

I get crap for it all the time, Boomer or Fudd for still Loving the 1911 Platform & 45 in General . I also run 45 Super which is basically 45acp but at high end 10mm Velocities . Also love my 10mm's as well.

[@paulis7319]

Same! I just got my carry license last year, and there was a 24 year old college student in my class who'd never shot a gun. Once we qualified and got our licenses I let him shoot my Colt 45 Auto and he instantly fell in love. Since then he's shot all my pistols (and a few rifles) and he's now saving for a 1911 to be his EDC. Personally I like the concealability and extra mag capacity of a micro9, but I accidentally created a young boomer out of him. lol

[@nokachi3339]

You're only a boomer or fudd if you refuse to acknowledge new technology. The 1911 was and is a great pistol. Technology just moved forward.

[@paulis7319]

@@nokachi3339 I guess having a TRS-80 with a 4 baud modem in 1985 and keeping up with tech since then qualifies me as a non-fudd 🤣

[@rdrrr]

I like to listen to music on cassette tape. I _own_ an MP3 player but it's just not as much fun. If you enjoy shooting a 1911 and trust it with your life then who cares if it's the latest and greatest? There's something to be said for a marvel of old-school engineering.

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

I love these stories especially from legendary guys , I carried an HK usp , G21 and now a G19 gen 5

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Albemarle County VA police used 40S&W caliber HK USP compacts for many years. I considered that a odd choice. Many Virginia & DE cops used .357sig pistols, P229s on duty.

[@eddietat95]

"Well, the new chief from the big city was horrified..." I felt that in my bones.

[@kizzmequik70four]

New management from outside is often a recipe for a bad time, no matter the industry.

[@michaelshaff4095]

Probably responsible for the "New York trigger" on the Glock 22. NYPD requires a 12 lb pull.

[@theaccount628]

Stolen valor. The man was never a full time police officer anywhere. He was only an honorary/part-time/volunteer officer in a little two-cop shop nestled in a lilly white northeastern micro town with zero crime.

[@410Governor]

@@theaccount628ahh … says you? Who are you?

[@stevieg4201]

@@theaccount628 I don’t think you know what you’re saying, he’s a decorated officer and has probably forgotten more about firearms than you will ever know.

[@harold1279]

Always love to listen to him. A man of knowledge

[@mcbeezee2120]

Whatever you carry, CARRY. And stay aware.

[@randalltylinski9853]

1985. I was just getting into firearms. Found an article about LFI and Second Chance bowling pin shoot in Michigan. Decided to dig in and find out what it's all about. Called the number for LFI, probably Mas's wife answering, and asked to be registered for the Central Lake LFI-1 Course. I could write another 1,000 words about that time. But, Massad, for some reason, took me under his wing during that class. Python on his hip, 5-shot S&W in his pocket, he was the consummate instructor. After the Second Chance shoot, he took me on a tour of the vendors. Got to shoot an H&K 9mm Suppressed MP5 full auto. Asked how I could buy one of them. The vendor asked what state I lived in, I told him. Mas said; "Move to another state." I never got Mas to sign my course book "In The Gravest Extreme". But, I will never forget the skills taught to us at that time. Timeless!

[@majorintherepublick5862]

As a retired Marine major, you’re a solid individual, and I appreciate your comments, thank you for your service.

[@Werewolf_Six]

I would like Mas and Ken, or Bill, to have a major discussion on seven-round versus eight-round .45 ACP magazines in 1911s used for self defense.

[@AldoSchmedack]

Me too! I use Wilson's 8!

[@johnlacasse8893]

The first auto pistol I carried, on duty was a 226... After we transitioned from revolvers in the early 1990's... Off duty I carried a 5 shot 38 chief special clone. And for my home defense pistol I had the rugged reliable Ruger P90. Today I alternate between Shield 45 and SW 1911 SC for my EDC with a swirl of Shield 40 and Hellcat Pro mixed in occasionally... I never carried 1911 on duty, because of department regulations, but 1911 has/ is my favorite pistol... God's gift to firearms.

[@jk5658]

I started on the fire dept. in 1980 and the various police departments were transitioning from revolvers to pistols. Assigned to fire prevention as a Fire Investigator. I was also assigned to take classes and training with them. I recall the various debates over brand of firearms, caliber etc. At the same time us in the fire service were also transitioning from 1 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch hand lines to 1 3/4 inch and 2 inch handlines. We also went from smooth bore and fog nozzles to automatic nozzles. This episode brought back memory's of the early part of my fire service career. I preferred the 1 1/2 inch handline and the Akron nozzle.

[@Dan-gg8fk]

Amen. At the NH Police Academy in the late 70's we had to have revolvers. On Goffstown in the late 80's we could carry 1911's. With the NHSP until retirement we kept changing duty weapons. (GP100, 5906, 4566 ....) I was on the same wild ride Massad,

[@roykiefer7713]

Thank you, sir, for this excellent - and heartwarming - video.

[@dgunn2817]

My first job as a New York housing cop was the Smith & Wesson model 10 with a pencil neck barrel. Had a great factory trigger.

[@jckcpd4539]

The same goes for me in Chicago at the time I began my police career. Semi-autos were only carried as a secondary weapon, and you had to qualify. Most new officers purchased 357s, but you were not allowed to use 357 ammo.... only 38 Caliber. I chose the S&W Model 10 with the pencil barrel because it was much lighter and thinner than a 357 like the Colt Python. My duty belt stayed in place and certainly comfortable in everyday carry. Besides, what good was a 357 if you can’t use 357 magnum ammo. Finally, after many years, you could carry a 9mm semiautomatic. Now that I am retired and living in Florida, I carry a Sig 365-380. It's extremely accurate with very low recoil. It's small, light, and easy to conceal in warm weather clothing. Plus... 13 rounds using the 12-round magazine. This firearm and my Hoffner knife make it easy to carry defensive tools that you won't choose to leave at home for whatever reason.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I bought & wore a unused Ruger GPNY .38spl 4", 2006. The GP100 DA only gun was produced in 1991 but never used, issued. NYPD started a brief contract with Ruger for DA only, spurless revolvers but the police 🚔 union wanted Glock 19s. My GPNY sat in a dusty AL shed for around 14+ years. Lol. I wore it on security posts from 2006 to 2008.

[@mk.1175]

I have been following his teachings since the early 90s.

[@davestahl572]

It is a shame that we do not have people as well read, well educated, thoughtful, and intelligent as people like Massad Ayoob in office where we need them most. If those who have power now had what this man has for common sense and forethought, this world would be a much better place without all the flipping insanity and absurd stupidity we now see going on. He has a great way of bringing common sense back into a room, and anyone who hears him publicly or on videos like this, is better off for it. A real treasure and wealth of information.

[@gupspad401]

After a years of training with a Glock 19, I have switched to a Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm full size. Came from the factory with a very good DA and SA trigger pull; fhe transition from striker fire to hammer fire was easy, and I currently train fromnthe holster first shot DA followed by SA. Great gun!

[@rebelscumspeedshop]

We live in an awesome time for finding a pistol that's right for you. I've tried the smaller compacts and micros and they aren't bad. I'm just more comfortable, efficient and accurate with my full size.

[@TheBdb869]

When I started my LE career in 1990 my department still carried S&W Model 64's .38 Special. In 1995 we went to the Glock model 22 & 23. Gen 2. Then gen 3 and finally gen 4 just before I retired in 2017. I have my duty weapon to this day. When I was in the Army 83 - 85 I carried the M1911A1 as a MP and loved it.

[@arthuroubre7562]

As a deputy in Florida, I started out with the S&W 6906. I transitioned to a S&W 4506. Changed departments first was a Ruger Service Six and then a S&W 4006. My least favorite duty pistol. Another department back to the 4506. Next department a Sig 220 and then a personally owned Springfield Pro model. My last department was a Glock 22. After retiring I became a part time deputy. My current carry pistol is a Staccato P. It is an excellent weapon

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I'm not sure I'd tote a Staccato P 9x19mm if I worked "the road". In 2023. I'd lean to a MOS Glock 47 9x19mm with a Aimpoint ACRO 2 or a RMR 2 optic. I ccw a few Glocks & M&Ps .40 now.

[@AldoSchmedack]

I loved the 1006 I used to have.

[@oldtanker4860]

My dept in the mid 70's was 38 only but you could have a 357 as long as you only carried 38's in it. I was issued a very sloppy S&W 15 that shaved lead so bad I had to be on the far left side of the range. I gave it back and carried my S&W 28 until I bought my own S&W 66. I carried that for several years until the dept finally authorized 9mm. I then went to a Glock 17 since it was the least expensive of the options (you had to buy your own but use their ammo) approved. Later I went to the Glock 19 for both on and off duty. I carried that until retirement and still have it.

[@freddenstel6270]

Always great stories and great learning from this man. Thanks Mas for your service

[@carlcrisp8700]

I had one of the first five model 66s to come to Houston in 1973. It went back to the factory just like Mas said. Sold it and carried a Python, then Smith M24 .44 Spl. Then....Colt GM .45, then Colt Combat Commander. 45. Finished career in 2007 with a LW Commander 45 as staff . I listened to Mas, Skeeter Skelton, Bill Jordan, Charles Askins. George Nonte, and...of course. The Colonel a lot in those days.

[@dalekidd420]

It's been a helluva ride, Mas. I started following you in the gun magazines back in about '82. (And those weren't always easy to get up here in Canada!) I had ambitions to get into LE, and you were one of the more logical and progressive writers on that particular subject at the time... not just with regard to firearms, either; being a martial artist, I DEVOURED your writings on the Monadnock PR-24 batons. Hell, I still carry one of the original Monadnock Persuaders on my personal keyring to this day, and still keep a PR-24 beside my bed! I ended up in the private security industry instead of LE, so up here in Canada that means I never ended up carrying a duty sidearm. (Just as well, since I would have been restricted to a S&W M-10 loaded with 158 gr. lead SWC for most of my uniformed time... Canada was slow to get on the semi-auto bandwagon, ESPECIALLY in private security.) I DID carry the PR at various times in my career, though, and I thank you for introducing me to it! I still regard it as the MOST EFFICIENT baton you can carry... ESPECIALLY when it is your primary defensive tool! Thanks for all the invaluable information you have put out for us over the years Mas!

[@frozenninja4030]

Always a good day when I find a Mas video I hadn't seen. The history and experience conveyed is so interesting and valuable. Hearing Mas talk about his love for the 1911 is what finally pushed me to get my own, and it is still one of my favorite pistols.

[@clearlakerain]

Today I have nothing but the highest respect for Mr. Massad Ayoob but it wasn't always so. I'm 73 years old and in my younger days was prejudice towards people with names like his. OH, I didn't know it at the time and thought I was accepting of all people. Mr. Ayoob's attention to detail and mastery of law and common sense earned him the top spot on my list of admirable people in the firearms arena. It was only after he had earned my respect that I realized, to my shame, that I carried prejudice towards people who's ancestors came from places different than mine. By admitting this publicly I'm attempting to correct something I find un-tasteful from my past. Although I have never met him, I feel as I have known him all my life and have become best of friends. By chance we have come to similar conclusions regarding the 1911. I did my own research looking for the best all around personal protection pistol. Having a S&W 36 (5 shot 38 spl) left me feeling under gunned so I went on a two year search for the last hand gun I need to buy. I selected the Colt Gov. Model Series 70 in 45 ACP. In time I would put tritium sights, a tuned trigger, flared mag well, Wilson barrel and Pachmayr laser grips on it. That was 50 years ago and I have never regretted my choice. Thank you Mr. Ayoob for doing all that you do and being a role model for all of us, young & old. Your wisdom is inspiring ! RJM Mt Vernon, Washington State

[@LoneStarLawman]

My military and LEO sidearm issue progression: 1977-S&W M28 revolver parkerized. 357 magnum/1978-1987- S&W M15 revolver .38 special/1987-92- S&W M10 revolver. 38 special. 1992-2000/S&W 3rd gen m5943 9mm DA/SA semiautomatic/ 2000-2010- Glock M23 .40 S&W. 3rd gen (Retired) I was hired by my last PD, as a special contractl Security armed Officer, for a major construction project for eight months, where I carried my own pistol, a Sig Sauer P229 SAS Gen 2, in .357sig. Post retirement, I usually carry my Dan Wesson Vigil CCO 1911 .45acp or my Kahr black P9, with night sights. 😊

[@sterlingarcher6079]

Great video. I love hearning your stories. I have been a LEO for 20 years. Started with a Glock 22 that I had to buy myself. Then was issued a Glock 21C, and now we have the Glock 17 Gen 5. I love Glocks for duty use, but there are so many amazing options out there. Kinda sad I missed the revolver era of law enorcement, as I am a big fan of S&W revolvers.

[@gammadan1228]

Thanks for your service. Enjoy listening too you

[@billcrow5403]

Oh man you brought back memories!! My chief in 1980 absolutely would not let us carry autos. The reason, a trooper by first name of Dan, had a 1911 colt and shoved it down in the front part of his pants and it went off. Not good. Anyway, it took me a couple years to talk him into letting us carry autos. I started with a P85, then P89. I then started shooting competition and went with a P90 and carried that the rest of my career. I still have it, a 1911 that I love, and several others. I use to read your articles in Law and Order all the time. Keep up the great videos!! I watch them all.

[@josephpacchetti5997]

I've been following you for 40 years Mr Ayoob, Thank You Sir. 👍

[@Deathon2legs2002]

Glad to see you mention Andy Cannon, one of the best if not the guru of how to slick S&W revolvers.

[@GoFullAuto]

I still remember the first Ayoob issue I ever read. It was on the 1982 Annual "Auto Pistol Handbook", and the words were (out of my memory, I might be wrong): "I worked as a street cop for eight years. For six of those years, I worked under enlightened police chiefs, who would let us carry what we wanted. For the most part, I carried a Colt .45 Auto". So honored to be able to actually see you on video and hear your voice! :)

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I recall In The Gravest Extreme & Stress Fire. 📚 Ayoob really pushed having DA only revolvers, DA only hammer fired pistols for years. My 1st handgun, 1993 was a stainless steel snub 2.25" 5 shot SP101, DAO. No hammer spur. I owned that snub .357 for around 30mo.

[@oldcop18]

Started in 1968 w/an issued Colt Official Police, then a Model 10 S&W following an OIS w/the Colt. Changed departments in 1970 and was issued a 4” Model 15 for uniform duty. Made detective after a few years and was issued a Colt DS that went into evidence following a 1974 OIS and got a new Model 10 snub (still have it), then a 4” stainless revolver, made lieutenant and was issued a stainless 6 shot snub. Carried that for several years when we transitioned to the Glock 19, then Glock 23 when I finally retired in 1997.

[@stephencolley334]

Did anyone ask you? NO !!!

[@oldcop18]

@@stephencolley334 As a matter of fact I met Mr. Ayoob when he interviewed me for a 2016 article in American Handgunner, “Out of Ammo” and I was responding to him, not you. What the Hell is your problem?

[@Paladin1873]

I remember reading an article about the magnet ring safety when it came out, but you are the only person I've ever heard talk about actually using the setup.

[@2greeksandacamera]

Mas we thank you for sharing so richly from your vast and long experience, to help us all keep learning and honing our basic skills and to be on top of our game . . . which is to stay alive and follow the best protocols for safety, self defense and to understand the seriousness of carrying concealed.

[@sigsnrigs240]

I love watching these videos by Massad your video on HOW TO STOP SCHOOL SHOOTINGS was just incredible keep up the videos coming Sir

[@stevemolina9035]

Massad Ayoob, been a fan since the late '70's; With his voice & experience with the Judicial use of firearms, Massad should have his own "Talk Show" program! Any other supporters out there? Thank you Massad for your service & dedication.

[@grantorino2009]

THIS WILL BE GREAT!!! Ruger P90 .45s for everybody!

[@xunheilvsnipezx3324]

Hey I love my old Reliable P90, it was the first handgun I bought when I turned 21.... Damn it now I have to go shoot it.

[@Go4Corvette]

I have the Beretta PX4 Storm Full size, 40 caliber S&W. The PX4 Storm is as tough and reliable as it is accurate, safe, and easy to use. So far no complaints.

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

The PX4 is an extremely underrated pistol. So is the Beretta APX. Everyone just thinks Model 92 series pistols (M9s) or 84 series (Cheetahs) when they think Beretta. But PX4 is actually better than the 92 series pistols. If you wanted, you may be able to put some Langdon Tactical trigger parts or stealth decocker levers on your .40 SW version.

[@heidi22209]

I just had my firearms specialist over... this is perfect timing.

[@glennferguson4041]

Words of wisdom from The Master. When Mas speaks, I listen.

[@Llando88]

Great content Mas. Always a pleasure.

[@OklaBoondocks]

I started my service in 1987 as a deputy sheriff with a SW 25-5 4in 45 Colt. Bounced around with SW 29 44mag and SW58 41 mag. Always had a backup SW 36 38spl. Transferred to PD where was issued SW 66. Auto started getting popular and issued Glock 17 but never carried much. Had a nickel plated SW 39 9mm I liked better. Then went to SW 645 45auto and a Colt Double Eagle 45auto. Went to a Glock 21 45auto but didn’t like blocky feeling and went to Sig 220 45auto and Sig 225 9mm for backup. Last couple years before retiring went to a Beretta 96 40sw. I miss allot of those weapons. Been thinking about finding and replacing allot of them but they are hard to find and expensive now. It’s been an awesome gun life.

[@ArloFSE]

My first full time job was as a dispatcher for Lebanon, NH PD and then Hanover NH PD as part-time from 1987 to 1992. It was not until a few years ago when I watched one of your videos about what to do when stopped by the police and you were wearing your GPD Uniform. I know it's not important but thought it was cool that I have run license and resignation checks for you and talked you when you stopped into dispatch when you had a request.

[@AMXSShirt]

One of our national treasures

[@WilliamSirman]

I loved the 4506 as well! The last one that I had cost $349.00 from J&G Sales years ago! I traded it for something, and the last time that I looked, they were bringing over $1000.00 for one in VG condition! I want another one and will find the right one someday! Great Video Massad! P.S. Always great to sit down at the desk for lunch and see that you have posted a new video!

[@LDR1100RS]

Thanks, Mas. For everything.

[@FullyLooted]

Idk who this guy is and I have no clue about guns, but this is such an entertaining channel.

[@MrBulletDan]

I carried the Smith Model 10 for 20 years in the NYCPD. In '95 I started to reload my own ammo to save money. After that I started to collect firearms. Along the way I carried a Ruger P 90 for a gig with an armored car company and I found it to be a very shootable and reliable accurate gun. Ugly as a mother in law but a great gun. In '05 I picked up a Taurus 1911 which I found to be as good or better that the Ruger. My saving money by reloading has cost me well over $50,000 thru the years as I have bought and used over 10 reloading presses, 100 molds for bullets which I cast, over 3,000 lbs. of lead, 4 electric furnaces, and probably 50 sets of dies to reload 25 different guns. I am currently in Las Vegas and at 80 years I am still active and burning powder on a regular basis, I am making an effort to find a decent gun loving person to carry on with my equipment once my expiration date arrives.

[@REXOB9]

Always a pleasure to listen to you sharing your experience and wisdom.

[@txmarko]

Thank You, Mas !! You have no idea how much you are loved and respected with your gun wisdom here in Northeast Texas.

[@9mil1313]

Thank you for sharing your story. Very much appreciated.

[@samthomas9651]

Hey Massad I’ve made up my mind on wanting to become a police officer in the state of Connecticut, in Simsbury hopefully, (I’m almost 21). I was just looking for a video explaining the process and what to expect when applying and just general tips from someone who is very experienced. I noticed you don’t have any videos going into the topic and would love to see it. I’ve already learned so much from you and hopefully can take a class in the next year or two when you come back to New England, thanks!

[@slowhand1198]

Interesting ride back. Thanks, Mas.

[@Tookarooks]

Loving your comments Mas, and hello from Australia.

[@jedironin380]

Thanks again, Mas! Always great stories and advice from a master of the art.

[@castleincorporated]

This was very enjoyable. Grateful to have you, Mas. I'd love a segment on old wheelguns to buy or good quality less expensive 1911's for somebody who wants to switch off of tactical tupperware occasionally

[@donttreadonme316]

Thanks Mr. Ayoob. I've always enjoyed, and appreciated hearing, and reading about your experience.

[@williammatthews2948]

Anything Massad says is taken to heart.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Well, unless he’s called out for lying on the stand in _Hansen v Webster_

[@greggc8088]

My carry back in the 90's was a stainless S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum 2.75" . I never got it hot enough to lock but the cylinder would get sticky when opening it up to reload. I love the accuracy and feel of that gun and still have it.

[@toynazi]

This guy is always gold. Never any bad advice.

[@dannytravis7118]

Thank you for your service

[@rsrs5644]

Love listening to you Sir. Thank you.

[@Popogolfer]

Wow Mr Ayoob!! I’m a retired LEO from NC. Started in 1983 with S&W mod 65 ( department to cheap to buy mod 66) only allowed to carry 38+p because females couldn’t handle 357 recoil, transitioned to 9mm S&W 5906 with night sights for patrol in 1988, I was in investigations so we got compact 6906’s with no night sights. Reason, we didn’t work at night but my hours were 2:00pm-10:pm? Not sure when night starts!!! I left in 1991. Returned in 2005 to HK USP 45’s then to M&P 45 in 2010. I retired in 2017 carrying M&P 45. Very interesting to see how many departments are as political as mine over calibers and pistols. But we were uniform in models. Only exception was Vice, carried Glock 26 on ankles.

[@stevejorgensen5274]

I have always also prefered the 1911. Never been a cop but have had a ccw permit for 45 years. Before that I carried a BHP 9 mm. I loaded mine with Remington 115 grain HP. I have owned Glocks sense they came out. As you say they never fit my hand. Have not had one for over 10 years. Just broke down and acquired a model 20. I will shoot it Tuesday for the first time. If I shoot it well it will get night sights and an IWB holster. That might be a subject ccw holsters. Thanks for the video.

[@LabCat]

Thanks for sharing (part of) your firearms journey with us, Mas!

[@labby2]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!

[@jmpetersrn]

I can listen to Mas for hours.

[@GolE2839]

Talk about quality videos. I could listen to Massad talk for 10 minutes about how paper is made and it would still be entertaining. Love yall's stuff.

[@user-zi1sr1qr2p]

Thanks Mr. Ayoob. How times have changed. When I entered Law Enforcement in the early 80s I carried both the S&W 66 and 686 in .357 Mag and a old 1911 Government Model Series 70. For the revolvers all I had were 3-6 round dump pouches. Later on in my career I only carried the 45acp. A Springfield TRP, a Sig P220 and the Glock 21. I joined the Marine Corps later that decade and even carried the same Sig P220 to Mogadishu in 1993. I had to have proper ammo sent in care packages as all the Navy had was Ball or FMJ. Carried CorBon in all three mags. Thanks you Mas.

[@dougsmith5361]

Thanks Mass for sharing your expierence!

[@philipcooper897]

Thank you Mas ,I live in the UK but still love to listen to you ,shot pistol comps with a 1911 before my government band them ,still have fond memories of using it ,fight for your rights we have lost ours thanks again .

[@raylynch5098]

Outstanding

[@Gumby56]

Looking forward to this video!

[@dtomamerican3471]

Thanks for the story Massad.

[@scottdahlberg4890]

Thank you for your service and for this story; I have been a fan of you since 1989. You have vast knowledge of your vocation.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great video.. Love this stuff.. I carried a model 13 for many years as well as a snubby model 66.. I never had any problems with my 66 and I shot it thousands of times.. Maybe I was lucky.. I didn't buy it until about 83 or something like that.. I also carried a colt 70 series for awhile.. It probably saved my life one time.. and I didn't shoot a shot.. Thanks Massad Ayoob.. Great stuff.. Godspeed sir!

[@fscottfscott5369]

Great topic!!! Thank you!!!

[@whelenshooter]

I bought a used Ruger P90 many years ago. Like Mas said, they are accurate and reliable, but to me they had the ergonomics of a brick with a trigger. When I don't have to conceal it, I like the S&W M&P 45 or a S&W .45 ACP revolver. When I first got the M&P 45 I didn't like the trigger, but the S&W Performance Center offered a tune-up for about $120.00, and it came back really nice.

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

Great stuff as always. Out of today's choices I have to go with an FN 545 or Glock 21

[@rizaptor7005]

Massad could read many children's books and I think many of us Adults would sit down and listen as if we were hearing it for the very first time. Always appreciate your content sir.

[@RickyJr46]

Yours is a fascinating journey, Mas - long may it continue!

[@SuperDscruggs]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us sir.

[@aloysiuswojocockowicz3855]

Thank you Massad. I love your real life stories.

[@robertvertel9301]

Fascinating history, thanks for your service and commitment and sharing it with us all.

[@speedbump5548]

I had several of his books in the past . Learned so much regarding fire arms laws and customs. His detailed recommendations on legal culture and when and where the use of a fire arm in a defense situation gave me my knowledge and grounding for carry. WE in Maine just had a tragic active shooter last week. I now carry concealed much more often where before I had a sense of security in my small town. I caught a short on KZbin and jumped for glee LOL. Mass is the man and im so glad to see these videos to compliment the books i have. Thank you sir.

[@notsure1686]

If you've ever thought you were confused before... well here we go.... keep listening.