Talk:The Chicago Code

Unknown gun

While I am rewatching the first 2 episodes, can someone ID this gun for me. It appeared in the opening chase scene in the first episode

I may be wrong, but that looks like a Vektor CP1 to me. The shape looks right, I can't think of any other pistol with a partly red trigger, and I think I can just about make out the Vektor logo on the grip. Jimmoy 12:56, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

I agree with Jimmoy, definetley a CP1 --SmithandWesson36 20:51, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Deleted my images

I want to know why was 2 images of the SIG I capped were deleted and I had to repost them Excalibur01 05:27, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

Accidentally deleted those while trying to add another pic. My bad. -Peejn8r

Carry guns

So if the posted trivia about the Chicago Police department is correct... The 226 Caleb Evers carries would not be allowed because it is a DA/SA, as evidenced by the hammer spur on his 226, instead of the DAK pattern that would be required? - Peejn8r

I thought the 226 can also be in DAO Excalibur01 03:25, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

I thought the 226 had either the DA/SA standard or DAK (Double Action Kellerman,evidenced by the shorter hammer/no spur), setups only. I could be mistaken. - Peejn8r I love my Sig but honestly limiting a DA/SA gun to DAO seems dumb to be because its not designed for it. Especially when Glock and the alike, XD M&P p99, have a similar feeling setup with way better trigger pulls. - Peejn8r

Could someone please enlighten me as to why Police Departments are switching over to DAO? I dont see what is wrong with DA/SA, and I personally cant stand DAO, with the longer trigger pull each time. Sorry if I come off as ignorant, as there is probably a good reason.----JazzBlackBelt-- 04:28, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

I can't speak for Chicago but my PD went to DAO or striker fired only to keep the manual of arms the same. That way if another person had to use another persons firearm for some reason it is a consistant trigger pull. I personally prefer DA/SA for my firearms but having a consistant trigger pull has its merits. --Ram229 01:09, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

Thats pretty much it... The idea behind DAO is not so much if another officer gets the weapon but for the training. With the DAO pattern the trigger pull is identical everytime. The problem with a DAO system is the massive long trigger pull making it harder to use the tried and true double take accurately. The advantage of a striker fired weapon is the identical trigger pull of a DAO system without the massively long pull. I think with a DAO Beretta the pull is like 12 pounds everytime. The pull on a Glock is supposed to be 5.5, Huge difference. Personally I prefer the DA/SA setup, or even Cocked and Locked Single Action. - Peejn8r

Thanks for the responses. But I don't see why the trigger pull should be the same every time. It is after the first shot on DA/SA, and if the argument is to make sure the Police don't accidentally shoot someone then the trigger would still be the same as on the first shot on DA/SA. If they need to fire again (i.e. a shootout maybe?) then it would be better to have a responsive trigger, right? Again, I don't mean to come off as arrogant or anything and I apologize if I do.----JazzBlackBelt-- 01:08, 27 February 2011 (UTC)

It has more to do with the training aspect. When a larger dept authorizes several different guns for carry instead of actually issuing a particular firearm training is the only thing the PD can control. Imagine being in charge of the PD fireamrs unit or armorer and having to train every officer on multiple different platforms. When my dept changed over to the M&P after having a DA/SA SW99 the cert officer kept forgetting and saying "decock and holster." Now imagine if he forgot to say "decock and holster" and we were still carrying our DA/SA guns. After awhile officers might start carrying in SA mode only. If all the guns are DAO systems or striker fired like Glocks there is no worry about messing up and causing an unsafe practice from developing. Not to mention having to emply someone to keep track of all the different platforms would be just plain unreasonable. As far as a misfire or 2nd strike for DA/SA firearms, most depts that I have worked with and for train to clear misfires before pulling the trigger again. My dept actually induces them to help officers practice the "clear, move and then engage the threat" typ of scenario.--Ram229 22:59, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

Striker-fired weapons, many of which now using polymer frames, are also cheaper and lighter and arguably as durable. Losing a few ounces is always nice on a gun belt full of heavy gear. And Cost, a Sig Classic (220, 226, 229) will run around 700 dollars, whereas a glock will go for 400-500 (Police Department Prices). - Peejn8r