For those that didn't know Tacoma PD (TPD) located in Tacoma, WA has for the last 10 years has issued a Kimber 4" 1911 (Pro Carry II or Pro Carry HD) or a Glock (22, 23, or 21).

According to the 2013 Glock Annual that has now changed. They are dropping the Kimbers in favor of Glock Gen4 pistols. Additionally, they have added 9mm to the list of approved calibers (already 40 and 45). They say that it is easier to have one platform to train, and reduced maintenance costs. I assume lower initial purchase cost was a big factor also.

Transition training is anticipated to be from Jan - June 2013.

This is a good win for Glock too, having recently lost WSP and a (lot) of Corrections to the S&W M&P. While I am a Glock fan (as well as M&P), I am sad to see TPD no longer as one of the fairly large PD's (3rd largest city in WA) issuing a 1911.

The 21 is the most popular choice (40%), followed by the 17 (33%), 19 (13%), 22 (10%), 30 (2%) and 23 (1%).