[NYPD]

Rumors are circulating about the discontinuation of the .45 GAP cartridge. This round was introduced only within the last few years.

 

[NYPD]

There are almost 18,000 agencies across the United States. The ammunition is more expensive than .45ACP and offers basically the same performance just in a smaller package. I give it 5 years---maximum.


23 Law Enforcement Agencies have bought Glock 45 GAP pistols, including North Carolina Sanford Police Department (Glock 37, Winchester 230-grain SXT; Georgia Fulton County SWAT Team (Glock 37, Winchester 230-grain RA45GT); Louisiana Office of State Parks purchased 90 G.A.P. Pistols; Piedmont Triad International Airport --- Autopistols 2006.
California, Huntington Park P.D. -- Issued Glock 37/Win. Ranger 230 and G22/Win. Ranger 165 only
Colorado, Denver Police Department -- Glock 37, 38, & 39
Georgia State Patrol
Kansas, Burden Police Department -- Glock 37
Michigan, Reed City Police Dept -- Glock 37
NC, Greenville Police Dept -- Glock 37
New York State Police (5,400 Glock 37's replacing their current Glock 17's)
Pennsylvania State Police
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Wyoming, Powell Police Department -- Glock 37

 

[NYPD]

Aren't predictions and speculation all that we really have?

 

[NYPD]

As with the NYSP, the NYPD will also be replacing their Glock 17 9mm's with .45 GAP Glock 37's. Don't know if Police issue will be enough to keep it alive, as Civilian interest is low at present.

Actually, the following are the only approved duty firearms for the NYPD:

1. Glock 19 with NY-2 trigger (12-pound pull)
2. SIG P226 9mm DAO
3. S&W 5946 9mm

But yes, you are correct in that they will be moving to the Glock 37---when?---who knows? The firearms unit must perform extensive tests on all prospective duty and off-duty firearms. It could take up to 18 months.