This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features retired FBI Agent Ed Mireles, recognized as a hero from the 1986 Miami shootout. Mireles shares candid details about his actions during the intense firefight, his perseverance through multiple injuries, and the tragic loss of his colleagues. The discussion highlights how this pivotal event significantly impacted law enforcement training, tactics, and duty weapons. Mireles also provides insight into how the incident shaped the law enforcement mindset and his personal journey of moving past that day.
This YouTube video is an interview preview for GUNS Magazine Podcast #16, featuring retired FBI Agent Ed Mireles. Mireles is renowned for his involvement in the 1986 Miami shootout. The preview likely discusses his experiences, potentially touching upon firearms used, tactical decisions, and law enforcement procedures related to that incident. The full podcast is available via multiple links provided in the description.
This video details the birth of the .40 S&W cartridge, stemming from the 1986 Miami Shootout. It highlights how the FBI's need for a more effective round than the 9mm, but with manageable recoil compared to the 10mm, led to the development of the .40 S&W. The narrative contrasts the firepower of suspect rifles with agent handguns, emphasizing the critical need for adequate ballistic performance in law enforcement sidearms.
The 10mm Auto, developed by Jeff Cooper in 1983, offers superior ballistics to the .45 ACP. While the Colt Delta Elite and Glock 20/29 models keep the caliber relevant, its adoption by law enforcement was short-lived due to recoil, leading to the .40 S&W. Ammunition performance varies, with loads like DoubleTap's 125gr reaching 1600 fps.
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