Duty Weapons Of The Kentucky State Police πŸš“ (Past To Present)

Published on July 3, 2024
Duration: 15:05

This video traces the evolution of Kentucky State Police duty sidearms, starting with the Smith & Wesson 686 revolver and progressing through semi-automatic pistols like the S&W 1076, Glock 35, and the current Glock 17 Gen 5. Ballistics tests are conducted on each caliber (.357 Magnum, 10mm, .40 S&W, 9mm) using Speer Gold Dot ammunition, revealing surprising performance differences. The adoption of Staccato 2011 models by other agencies is also noted.

Quick Summary

The Kentucky State Police transitioned from revolvers like the Smith & Wesson 686 to semi-automatic pistols, starting with the S&W 1076 in 10mm around 1990, then the Glock 35 in .40 S&W, and currently uses the Glock 17 Gen 5 in 9mm since 2018.

Chapters

  1. 01:08Introduction to KSP Duty Weapons
  2. 02:19Smith & Wesson 686 (.357 Magnum)
  3. 03:41Ballistics Test: .357 Magnum
  4. 05:32Smith & Wesson 1076 (10mm)
  5. 06:42Ballistics Test: 10mm
  6. 07:52Glock 35 (.40 S&W)
  7. 08:45Ballistics Test: .40 S&W
  8. 09:46Glock 17 Gen 5 (9mm)
  9. 10:01Ballistics Test: 9mm
  10. 11:26Staccato 2011 Series Adoption

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the first duty weapon discussed for the Kentucky State Police?

The first duty weapon discussed is the Smith & Wesson 686 revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum. It featured a 4-inch barrel and a 6-round capacity and served as the standard issue until approximately 1990.

When did the Kentucky State Police switch to semi-automatic pistols?

The Kentucky State Police transitioned to semi-automatic pistols around 1990, adopting the Smith & Wesson 1076 chambered in 10mm. This was followed by the Glock 35 in .40 S&W in the early 2000s.

What is the current duty weapon for the Kentucky State Police?

Since 2018, the current duty weapon issued to the Kentucky State Police is the Glock 17 Gen 5, chambered in 9mm. It offers higher capacity and modern features compared to previous duty firearms.

How did the 9mm perform in the KSP duty weapon ballistics test?

Surprisingly, the 9mm Speer Gold Dot G2 147gr round penetrated further than the .357 Magnum, 10mm, and .40 S&W rounds tested in this specific ballistic gel evaluation.

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