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You can tell Scott is a good dude because he was a cop for several years and NEVER BRINGS IT UP. This is like the first or second time he's mentioned it in like 2,000 videos, because he wasn't defined by having a badge.
@@col.cottonhill6655like the guy above said he's only mentioned it a few times in 2000 videos. It would make sense that not many people knew he was a trooper. Unless you're a hardcore super fan you're not gonna watch every single video Scott has while also remembering all the things he's told us.
My dad is a retired NC state trooper, and 2 weeks ago, he gave me his S&W 686 that he carried during his career. And it has the NCSHP badge engraved in it as well!
@@jep1st more often than not, yes. And if I remember correctly, the agency they work for can’t give them to the officers for free (actually, that probably varies depending on the agency and where it’s located and all that), so they would sell them for like, $1. Because if they were switching to a new duty weapon, there’s no point in having all these guns that aren’t being used anymore just sitting around.
@@IAMHyde I wish that were the case with us. We switched from the Glock 22 gen 4 to the new gen 5 and they wanted to try to sell us our old duty weapons for like $30 less than you could find one in any gun store (these guns have been dogged, 1000's and 1000's of rounds sent through them too btw)
This video hit home. I have my dad's S&W Highway Patrol 357 mag from when he carried it as a cop. He gave me his cuffs when I became an Army MP officer. 💚 RIP dad. ❤
Sorry 4 your loss may your father rest in peace 🙏 thank you 4 your service, my cousin was an mp in the airforce without soldiers we wouldn't be free 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My wife still has the S&W Model 66 that rode her duty belt (and permanently rehabilitated a child rapist who stabbed her) back in the 90’s in south Texas. That Remington 125 SJHP did the job.
I was in the Marines back in 1987-1991. My MOS was 0317 and 5111. WE carried the Colt 1911A1 45 ACP. Then i switched to the Sig Sauer P220 45 ACP. I joined my police dept Back in 1993, after getting my degree in police science. I paid for my academy too. We carried the 357 Colt Python 4 inch. I used the Safariland Sam Brown belt with the 999 bianchi trooper holster. 2 speed loader cases. My PR-24. 2 handcuffs and my mag light and mace. Then in 1993 my dept. Switched to the Smith Wesson 4506 45 cal. Oc pepper spray, ASP BATON, and stinger flashlight. Big changes. We switched to Sig Sauer P220 45 ACP then IN 2014 we switched to the Sig Sauer P320 45 ACP. I carried my Smith and Wesson 4006 40 cal off duty or my glock 22 40 cal.
Great video, Scott! I was a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years. We were issued the S&W Model 15 .38 Special in the academy. Over the years I’ve also carried a 4” S&W mod. 686, a Beretta M9, an HK USP .45, an Sig P220 .45, and a S&W M&P 9mm. My off duty pistols were a Smith mod. 60, and a Smith mod. 66 2-1/2”, and an HK P2000 9mm. Now that I’m retired I usually carry a Sig P365. Glad you made it to the finish line and got out of the business, brother.
Coming from a law enforcement and Veteran family, I appreciate all of the local law enforcement officers and also the Veterans who have given their lives to keep our country safe from any danger and criminals. Thank you all for your service. My mom’s ex husband was in the Army Desert Storm, her dad was in the Navy, and my step-grandpa was in the USAF as a small engine aircraft pilot instructor and an electrician for the small engine aircraft.
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Honestly watching the channel’s earliest vids made it clear to me that Scott was a statie. He had the clipped, professional tone and posture that a lot of state agencies foster, watching that quickly evolve to a more personal touch has been fun. Can’t even imagine him as a road pirate now. Unless we’re talking more Mad Max and less trooper….
My dad was the constable in a small district in Texas. Since it was an elected position, he chose to carry an old muzzle loader: Walker .44. He joked that if the lead didn’t get ‘em, the fire ball would.
I was in the KSP Academy January 1994-June 1994. I was issued the 1076 then transitioned to the Glock 35. I bought my 1076 and 35. You just cannot beat the power of the 1076! That 10mm did some serious damage. My best friend who went on to become Captain, took a suspect’s hand off with his 1076 reaching under the seat for a handgun.
10mm was common 1990s but as the FBI drifted away, so did the other US law enforcement groups. I owned a Glock factory grey Model 20 10mm gen 4 for around 30mo. The 10mm was ✅️ . No problems or feeding problems.
My daddy was a sheriff’s deputy in our county in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. and he carried a .357 magnum S&W revolver until he retired in 1988. I would love this to be the start of a series on the firearms of law enforcement
Scott my favorite Duty weapon was in 1990 Winchester VA PD Baretta 92F. We just changed over from wheel guns an Lethal Weapon came out and Rigs carried the same gun. It was cool at the time. Great episode.
I’ve been a casual viewer for a while and I never knew you were a state trooper. That honestly tells me a lot about how humble of a person you are. Keep it up man
I was employed by a NKY agency from 1992-2013. We carried the Sig 226 in 9mm and .40. I'm still partial to the .40. It served me well a few times. I enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
@@SA12StringThe 5/686 is better in basically every way except maybe competition shooting. S&W's revolvers have always been better than Colt's, IMO. More rugged and the timing is less finicky. Though I'm open to examples to the contrary.
@@SA12StringCan’t knock the Python which has earned quite a legacy among wheel-gun aficionados. IMO, the only slight tactical advantage of the 686 is S&Ws ejector button which is pushed compared to the pulling action of a Colt.
My dad was in law enforcement for 38 years. His go to was a Colt python, when he was promoted to Homicide. Chambered in .357, 4 inch barrel. His very first gun was the iconic SW 686 which I still have. His last gun owned was a Glock 17 first Gen, still runs like a champ. Thanks, Scott, for bringing back some cool memories when my dad was a very proud police officer and Detective. God rest his soul.
I really really like this video. My Dad, Shelby Riggs, was with the KSP from 1948 to 1968 with most of that as their primary firearms instructor and armorer. During that time they carried the Smith & Wesson model 10 in .38 special. I even got to go to the Smith & Wesson factory with him in the early 60s. But my dad pushed hard for them to adopt the .357 magnum. Unfortunately they didn’t adopt the model 19 until after he had left the department to be a cofounder of Gall’s police equipment. I continued to have friends and associates who were troopers in the succeeding decades so I got to follow all the guns that they adopted. Nice to see all of those pistols fired in sequence that way, and see how their ammunition performed. Well done!
I was on the road in 84'. Everyone was switching over to the Berretta or the Glock. I opted out of the change and retained my 4" S&W Model 28 "N" frame in .357. WIth two comp II safariland speed loaders. A few weeks later the guys started that Matt Dillion name calling. Screw it thought. I'm comfortable and assured of my abilities. Change is not always a good thing.
Maybe those changes are good for most people, and for new people, it might be way better. But going from hundreds our practice hours and countless rounds fired on an "old, not so good" platform to the "new and improved" one really isn't the best deal out there. I'd probably had done the same as you.
If possible I would have never swapped an N frame 357 for the Glock or Beretta. I mean no disrespect to Glock or beretta, but I practice with revolvers far more than semi autos.
I retired with 28 years of service from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We had S&W 357 magnum, 6 shot pistols. We used 38 special ammunition. Most weapons were blued but some were stainless steel. I retired in 2016 and we used those pistols my entire career.
My father was a police officer for 30 years. He was one of the last officers to still carry a revolver. When I asked him why he didn't carry a semiautomatic, something with more rounds in it, he responded, "If you can't hit 'em with 6 then you shouldn't be shooting."
That logic isn't too good. What if the guy is behind cover? What about multiple suspects? There have been many cases where people a lot better at shooting than us needed a lot of rounds
Bad logic. Things to consider are A) What happens when you run out of ammo and bad guy is still a threat? B)Reloading a revolver even with a speed loader under pressure is significantly harder than reloading a magazine and C) What happens when suspect is shooting from cover and your rounds miss/hit the cover he is behind. No disrespect to your old man, but don't follow that advice.
If you learn how to use speed loaders. You have more ammo, in a more reliable weapon. My favorite was always the Colt Python 357 magnum 4 inch barrel in stainless steel, and the Colt neoprene combat grips.
One of my older brothers was a West Virginia State Trooper for 7 years (1977-1984) and then 20 years as a USSS Special Agent. He carried the S&W (unsure of model) .357mag Revolver and went to Semi-Auto with the Feds. Was carrying the Sig P229 in .357sig when he retired in 2004.
I have my grandpa’s issued revolver from when he was Chief of Police in my sleepy little southern mountain town. Smith & Wesson Police Revolver (the iconic Model 10) .38 Special. To say I almost cried being given that is an understatement.
I carried the Staccato P Duo when I was a cop. Either on patrol pushing a tin can down the road or on SWAT, that pistol just worked and worked quite well. I’ve also got an FBI 1076, and yes she’s still getting holster time. Thanks Scott!
My first Police Chief was an old Vietnam vet who hated the old M-16’s and said none of his patrolmen were going to carry “a dang plastic gun” (Glock) so we had the .40cal Sig 226. Nice pistol but heavy.
I imagine that you are a young and impudent youth who was speeding in his tall pickup truck. And then the police will stop you. An officer approaches you and he is still taller than a pickup truck.
I honestly don't know if they teach them in their academy or what, but state troopers/highway patrolmen always seem to have a super-erect stance and swagger to them. Like drill sergeants/drill instructors. Maybe it's the vests under their shirts (if they wear them) or the high-and-tight or the campaign hats in a lot of states, but there's just a particular stance to them--ramrod straight, chest out, elbows back, arms slightly out from the sides, jaw jutting out, chin high--that makes them intimidating. If it's taught, they learn it well.
My father worked for chp for 37 years, I can remember shooting a 686 in my youth. It was the first real caliber I learned to shoot. What a great revolver.
From a Retired AK State Trooper, enjoy the heck out of this video, about time a real cop is on TH-cam. Carried the 686 till we switched to the .40 S&W 4006 in 92' for a decade. A clunker, hated it. Switched to the Glock 22 in .40 and carried it until retired. Liked it a lot. They now went to the G17 with an optic in 9mm just this year which seems to be the trend nationally like the .40 was once. For a personal hiking, fishing gun in grizzly bear country I carry a G20 in 10mm with hard casts that I find easier to shoot than the G22.
My buddy Rich, he hard casted .44s out of wheel weights. He just went to the junkyard, filled a coffee can, and went home and cast and loaded all day. (Vietnam vet)
Donut Operator is another real cop on youtube, he left the department years ago right around the time he started posting on youtube. You should check out his channel if you like police content
I’ve been running G2’s RIP rounds but now I’m switch to the Gold Dot G2 because damn that was impressive. I may still run the RIP round but have the Gold Dot every other. Right now I’m just running +p every other incase I need to shoot through a car. The RIP rounds are useless against cars lmao
I knew a reservation cop in Yuma, Az that carried a .44 Mag Desert Eagle. It was really the only weapon that would fit his hand. Holstered on his hip it looked like a Browning Hi Power would on a regular sized officer.
Considering that from what I gathered, most police department was afraid of the image the 357 magnum was giving. Some as per the scuttle but, was that they were afraid that some policeman armed with a magnum would go full Rambo. If the police department chief doesn't trust that his officers are going to do their job in a professional way, then he should have not hired them. Just saying. Most policeman I have encountered over the years are grounded and don't let it go to their heads, my dad included.
@@DenisR-tt1oe That may be true with many city police departments, but the .357 mag was quite common in many parts of the country. Out of 38 years I only carried the .38 Spcl (S&W M-10) for 2 years, and the 9mm never. The rest was .357 Mag, .45ACP or .40 S&W. I still practice with one of my .357s for proficiency.
There is honor in service !!! The fact that Scott served the citizens of Kentucky is just one of many reasons why I respect him so much. My family is full of military, police, and fire service members and retirees. Just something for comparison, when my Dad was an officer, he carried the .45 Auto version of the S&W that Scott showed, when I was an officer I carried an Sig P226 in .357 Sig, great pistol - just expensive to shoot, and I believe my brother carries a Glock.
I remember a trooper coming to our school in Ballard county when I was in middle school. When he asked if we had any questions we asked about his pistol and it was the S&W 1076. That was actually the first 10mm I ever saw in person. That was probably 91ish, so they hadn’t been carrying them long.
Considering you're likely to meet large wildlife, like a T-Rex, while on patrol of the range in the KBLEA, it's a logical choice to issue the .500 Magnum as a side arm. Just, don't let Scooter have one.
Love the 686. My grandpa was an Arkansas State Trooper for about 30 yrs, even the Arkansas State Trooper of the year in 1967. I have his beloved 4in S&W model 66-1 with the ASP logo on it. The most priceless gun in my collection.
Fun fact, the vast majority of hand cuffs work with the same key. They can be purchased off Amazon and may be a decent investment depending in your lifestyle.
been arrested so many times here in Kentucky and they no I'm harmless and unless its a new rookie cop they toss me the cuffs , Put my own cuffs on! jump in the back. im no role model but OK for a criminal anyway
S&W 686 4 in barrel, in stainless was my first duty carry weapon. Carried 147gr. Winchester Silvertip(Werewolf Bullets). That was back in 1987 The department didn't issue any guns. Had to carry your own.
The KSP is older than the 686. What they carried early on would be interesting. When I started the County Sheriffs in 1974 my first issue was a S&W 36 with 11 rounds of 158 round nose lead ammo. Ended 2021 with a Glock 17 Gen5 which I still have.
As a former police officer, I loved this video. IIRC, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol carried S&W 64's back in revolver days. I do remember seeing them as a kid. I can say for sure that sometime in the late 80's early 90's, they switched to Glocks, the troopers I knew were carrying G22 .40S&W although may be other authorized guns as well. Not sure what they switched to after that but I think they went a G17 9mm and then a Sig P320 with the option of carrying the G17 if they choose. At my department we had our choice of several different guns approved by the city, which makes sense since we had to provide our own. I started with a GP100 because I was too poor to buy a new semi auto lol. Then switched to a used S&W 59 which I loved. After that I switched to the G21 .45acp which I also loved. I left law enforcement after that. If I were still there I would probably choose a G22MOS and then lust after the Staccato because I would be too poor to buy one lol.
You just know this man was the absolute unit on his force. I’m sure his coworkers miss him when something needs breaching. Much respect Scott! You seem like a kind man, and I’m sure you made the world a better place in your time on duty.
Love you, Scott. You remind me of one of my best friends, must be the energy and humor. Thank you for your police service as well as your media contributions. 💪🏾
The walk at the begining is every ksp statey ive ever seen at a stop. Good on you scott, he never talks about it and doesnt need to sling his past badge around like every ksp dude i know from highschool
13:30 I don't know why I expected anything less 😂 Also, most guys first get into firearms from their dad, but I got into them from my mom. She was a cop in Illinois in the early 80s, and she carried a Smith and Wesson Model 13-1 .357 Magnum that I still have.
It's amazing you were a part of the force! Even more so that you still have your actual pistol they issued you! That alone made it my favorite of the vid!
As a big law enforcement supporter due to my dad being former law enforcement and me now about to start my career as a probation officer, I really enjoyed this video. I enjoy your videos in general but you having a personal connection made it that much better.
And thank you for yours. Not sure why, but most of you seem a little uncomfortable to hear that in person - at least from my experience. Two of my good friends from grade school are in law enforcement, so I get how thankless it can be and try to express gratitude where I can. Even moreso because a lot of current LEOs are also military veterans
@@xion1629 thank you even when I’m off duty and see another police officer I think them for their service all the time. I think deep down every law-enforcement officer feels good when they hear it.
Keep in mind that prior to the mid-90s, that Remington .357 load would have been loaded about 8000 PSI hotter and about 200 fps faster. That 10mm was interesting. I would have loved to know what it chrono'd.
We had the Federal Hydrashok 200 grain 10mm ammunition as our option for an off duty or back up caliber since we were issued 124 grain +P+ Hydrashok in our Glock 19. We also had the 147 grain +P+ .38 Special ammunition. We couldn’t carry a .45 caliber pistol because of politics. From what I heard, the Federal Hydrashok in 10mm wasn’t loaded to real 10mm performance. The Georgia Arms 10mm 165 Grain Gold Dot was only 1100 FPS. I know Underwood back around 2009 was loading some really good 10mm ammunition. The 180 grain Gold Dot was no joke.
It’s interesting that over time, the Kentucky police have a tendency to reduce the power of the cartridge 357 Mag - 10 mm - 40 SW - 9 mm. And in Russia everything is even more interesting, here the Makarov Pistol (PM) 9x18 mm has been used since 1951 and to this day nothing has changed.
@@rdrrrда, в 2021 году был принят на вооружение пистолет Лебедева (Lebedev pistol), 14 патронов 9x19mm. Но я думаю процесс замены будет не очень быстрым.
I was a Deputy Sheriff for several years in the 1980's. I carried a S&W Mdl. 28 4" .357 mag as a duty weapon most of that time. Great weapon, easy to shoot well with practice.
Awesome as always Scott! Never miss a vid. Firstly, *THANK YOU* for your service to the people! I am fully cognizant and grateful of the fact that you laid your life on the line everyday for the naïve masses. That takes a special kind of person. I did wonder why you left law enforcement, though. Now I know. Actually, you just confirmed my suspicions. From what I gather you are doing far better for yourself and family with this TH-cam masterpiece. I can't wait for the next video!!
Props to the editing in the intro, for a sec a forgot that Scooter actually is Sco… you know what let’s just not ruin the “Santa is real” thing in here 😂😂😂
Always heard growing up that a 357 could crack the engine block of a truck. Would love to see you do something with that. Cant wait to see your next video
Not gonna lie, I saw the thumbnail and pulled my truck over. I wasn't even driving. In fact I wasn't even in my truck, just goofing off at my desk. I still felt guilty about something though, not sure what. Thanks Scott!
I worked for the Kentucky DOC at Blackburn correctional complex. We received whatever KSP would switch from. I left in '02 right when we were supposed to get the 10mm handguns.
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Screawwwwwww! MERICAH!
Awesome video dude
Stay great Scott 🫡
Nice video dude
Did you arrest gremlins?
lets be honest your dad is a hero for being able to hold the camera steady while you do all your silly stuff
And he saved his life🤕🤕🤕
Edit: OMG 😱 THIS IS THE MOST LIKES I EVER GOT THANK U SO MUCH
@@NoiceGivensoh yeah that’s a given, he’s a great dad
You spelled shenanigans wrong
I never knew his dad was the cameraman. That's really cool
Probably got used to it, watching him growing up. 😆
You can tell Scott is a good dude because he was a cop for several years and NEVER BRINGS IT UP. This is like the first or second time he's mentioned it in like 2,000 videos, because he wasn't defined by having a badge.
I didn't know he was a state t...
Police are cowards now.. really?
@RobertSnell-nz4oo hes said it before
@meateater4life551what do you mean a coward?
@@col.cottonhill6655like the guy above said he's only mentioned it a few times in 2000 videos. It would make sense that not many people knew he was a trooper. Unless you're a hardcore super fan you're not gonna watch every single video Scott has while also remembering all the things he's told us.
My dad is a retired NC state trooper, and 2 weeks ago, he gave me his S&W 686 that he carried during his career. And it has the NCSHP badge engraved in it as well!
So the cops in the US can keep their service weapon after they retire? That's pretty cool.
@@jep1st more often than not, yes. And if I remember correctly, the agency they work for can’t give them to the officers for free (actually, that probably varies depending on the agency and where it’s located and all that), so they would sell them for like, $1. Because if they were switching to a new duty weapon, there’s no point in having all these guns that aren’t being used anymore just sitting around.
@@IAMHyde I wish that were the case with us. We switched from the Glock 22 gen 4 to the new gen 5 and they wanted to try to sell us our old duty weapons for like $30 less than you could find one in any gun store (these guns have been dogged, 1000's and 1000's of rounds sent through them too btw)
Which county did he work in only asking cause i live in NC
My grandfather also gave me his retired 686 engraved ncshp! So cool to have
"I'm the reason you can't sleep at night, BRAD." And then walks off cackling: chef's kiss.
@@MasterMewtwo239 I’ve heard that Brad is actually a nice guy. And he definitely does shoot better than Scott.
@@BamBam-qt8wq okay Brad, I'm on to you
@@BamBam-qt8wqgitouttaheeeeeerrrrrre Brad
Brad was able to be at 90% because that's what he can do. Scott got 100% because that's all they had.
@@BamBam-qt8wqI really wanna hear the backstory on this now. Perhaps Scott sends an invite for a friendly shoot-off at the range one day?
This video hit home. I have my dad's S&W Highway Patrol 357 mag from when he carried it as a cop. He gave me his cuffs when I became an Army MP officer. 💚 RIP dad. ❤
Sorry for your loss :(
Dad's are the best. I miss mine dearly.
I have a model 28 as well. Amazing gun
The older we get ...
The smarter Dad gets ...
Sorry 4 your loss may your father rest in peace 🙏 thank you 4 your service, my cousin was an mp in the airforce without soldiers we wouldn't be free 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My wife still has the S&W Model 66 that rode her duty belt (and permanently rehabilitated a child rapist who stabbed her) back in the 90’s in south Texas. That Remington 125 SJHP did the job.
God bless your wife for her service.
ACAB
I snort-laughed when Scooter said STOP RESISTING lmao
Nah when he ran with the cuffs on saying they didn't give him a key for those 😂😂😂
He should make that intro again as its own video, but this time with healthbars.
you can tell he's been to cop training, thats day 1.
I hated getting stopped resisted. Just forfeit all your rights and do what they say or you will pay. Even if you don't resist arrest
I did when he called him a state pooper!😂
What was your favorite duty weapon? I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
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SPAS 12
Hahahah duty.
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"I'm the reason you can't sleep at night, Brad!" *maniacal cackle*
I'm dying here! XD
Scott's sense of humor is delightful.
Scott is the real-life equivalent of Tackleberry from Police Academy, but with many muscles.
lol. I never noticed that before, but now that you mention it!!
Oh damn, that's good!
I can see that.
I can never unsee that now
People under 20 will never understand this reference :)))
My Great Uncle was a Kentucky State Trooper! I have his old S&W now, it shoots and looks as nice as the day he got it
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Be careful with it, it is probably linked to several unsolved murders
Ignore the haters, friend. Stupid is as stupid does ;)
I was in the Marines back in 1987-1991. My MOS was 0317 and 5111. WE carried the Colt 1911A1 45 ACP. Then i switched to the Sig Sauer P220 45 ACP. I joined my police dept
Back in 1993, after getting my degree in police science. I paid for my academy too. We carried the 357 Colt Python 4 inch. I used the Safariland Sam Brown belt with the 999 bianchi trooper holster. 2 speed loader cases. My PR-24. 2 handcuffs and my mag light and mace. Then in 1993 my dept. Switched to the Smith Wesson 4506 45 cal. Oc pepper spray, ASP BATON, and stinger flashlight. Big changes. We switched to Sig Sauer P220 45 ACP then IN 2014 we switched to the Sig Sauer P320 45 ACP. I carried my Smith and Wesson 4006 40 cal off duty or my glock 22 40 cal.
@@DougSpende-eb2fz Thank you so much for your service sir, what load did you carry for duty in your Colt Python?
Riiiiiiight…….
my Brother went to the Marines , sister to the Army , I went to prison in Ohio.but good news is ill never have to worry about jury duty
Scott: Dad, I want to leave my law enforcement career to be a full time gun tuber.
Dad: There's a thumb in your future, son.
Scott: Dad, I want to leave my law enforcement career to be a full time gun tuber.
Dad: (Gives his son a thumbs-up) *foreshadowing*
@@bdwilcox not gonna lie, it would be interesting if Kentucky State Troopers carried Desert Eagles as duty guns!!!
Great video, Scott! I was a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years. We were issued the S&W Model 15 .38 Special in the academy. Over the years I’ve also carried a 4” S&W mod. 686, a Beretta M9, an HK USP .45, an Sig P220 .45, and a S&W M&P 9mm.
My off duty pistols were a Smith mod. 60, and a Smith mod. 66 2-1/2”, and an HK P2000 9mm.
Now that I’m retired I usually carry a Sig P365.
Glad you made it to the finish line and got out of the business, brother.
Coming from a law enforcement and Veteran family, I appreciate all of the local law enforcement officers and also the Veterans who have given their lives to keep our country safe from any danger and criminals. Thank you all for your service. My mom’s ex husband was in the Army Desert Storm, her dad was in the Navy, and my step-grandpa was in the USAF as a small engine aircraft pilot instructor and an electrician for the small engine aircraft.
*gets pulled over by Scott
Scott: license and registration please
Me: Pulls out eggplant
Scott:….
Me:……
Scott:…… NOBODY LIKES EGGPLANTS!!!
*read in a news anchor voice*
Breaking over night, a Kentucky State Police officer went on a vegetable murder rampage, destroying $10,000 worth of eggplants in several grocery stores across the state.
Senior produce correspondent ema nekaf on the ground with more information. Take it away Ema.
Ema: this all started when KSP officer Scott Ballistic was threatened with an eggplant while performing a traffic stop. After screaming "nobody likes eggplants" loud enough to break windows, Scott proceeded to punt the eggplant 73 yards down the highway.
Following this he seems to have had a mental break and went on a vegetable destroying rampage, using vehicles, guns, and his feet to destroy the eggplant sticks of at least 8 different grocery stores.
better than a watermelon that's for sure!
Me: pulls out alarm clock and two watermelons
You have been arrested by showing an eggplant, you have the rights to remain silent
Honestly watching the channel’s earliest vids made it clear to me that Scott was a statie. He had the clipped, professional tone and posture that a lot of state agencies foster, watching that quickly evolve to a more personal touch has been fun. Can’t even imagine him as a road pirate now.
Unless we’re talking more Mad Max and less trooper….
A "road pirate"...?!
My dad was the constable in a small district in Texas. Since it was an elected position, he chose to carry an old muzzle loader: Walker .44. He joked that if the lead didn’t get ‘em, the fire ball would.
Did he get to ride a horse?
Well, he could always say that he had a good argument in hand, when it was necessary to resolve disagreements 😁
@@rdrrr he was a man of generous proportions so he spared the horse.
You could say………..he had a big iron on his hip.
@@billklemm7284 I can picture him now. Wonderful mental image, thank you very much.
I was in the KSP Academy January 1994-June 1994. I was issued the 1076 then transitioned to the Glock 35. I bought my 1076 and 35. You just cannot beat the power of the 1076! That 10mm did some serious damage. My best friend who went on to become Captain, took a suspect’s hand off with his 1076 reaching under the seat for a handgun.
Kerbal Space Program? Lol j/k
10mm was common 1990s but as the FBI drifted away, so did the other US law enforcement groups. I owned a Glock factory grey Model 20 10mm gen 4 for around 30mo. The 10mm was ✅️ . No problems or feeding problems.
Would've been a perfect opportunity for him to have shouted, "UNHAND that weapon, sir!"
@@darkwriter77why did I read that in a British accent?
FBI had problems with agents with small hands and limp wrists. That's when they went to the 10 lite or the later .40S&W
My daddy was a sheriff’s deputy in our county in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. and he carried a .357 magnum S&W revolver until he retired in 1988. I would love this to be the start of a series on the firearms of law enforcement
That's a good idea
I dig the idea.
That’s a great idea!
My family was all military
This is an excellent suggestion!😃
Scott my favorite Duty weapon was in 1990 Winchester VA PD Baretta 92F. We just changed over from wheel guns an Lethal Weapon came out and
Rigs carried the same gun. It was cool at the time. Great episode.
excellent movie!
I’ve been a casual viewer for a while and I never knew you were a state trooper. That honestly tells me a lot about how humble of a person you are. Keep it up man
The most-feared weapon of the Kentucky State Police? The supercilious stare. Hands down.
Personally I think the arrogant stare is very sociopathic
@@neirdoandrew5344Don’t take it personally it’s part of the uniform issue.
@@Jcs57Lemme see your WAR FACE!
@@rdrrrAAAAARGH!! Great reference!
I was employed by a NKY agency from 1992-2013. We carried the Sig 226 in 9mm and .40. I'm still partial to the .40. It served me well a few times. I enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
Loved the intro with "State Trooper Scooter" 🤣🤣
Scooter is hilarious
That was hilarious
You mean State Pooper?
That 686 is a piece of art.
I have a 586, same gun, not stainless. Best handgun I own, hands down. Forget the Colt Python. 586/686 supremacy.
My opinion the 686 is the best revolver ever made. I've had 5 of them, different barrel lengths. Fantastic guns.
@@SA12StringThe 5/686 is better in basically every way except maybe competition shooting.
S&W's revolvers have always been better than Colt's, IMO. More rugged and the timing is less finicky. Though I'm open to examples to the contrary.
@@jorgejiminez-rk1uu I'll give you this as well, a blued OG Python is a work of art
@@SA12StringCan’t knock the Python which has earned quite a legacy among wheel-gun aficionados. IMO, the only slight tactical advantage of the 686 is S&Ws ejector button which is pushed compared to the pulling action of a Colt.
My dad was in law enforcement for 38 years. His go to was a Colt python, when he was promoted to Homicide. Chambered in .357, 4 inch barrel. His very first gun was the iconic SW 686 which I still have. His last gun owned was a Glock 17 first Gen, still runs like a champ. Thanks, Scott, for bringing back some cool memories when my dad was a very proud police officer and Detective. God rest his soul.
I live in California, never fired a weapon, don't own a gun, but, I can't stop watching this channel! Keep up the great work, Scott!
I’m truly sorry for you. Also what’s your job if you can live there?!
RIP homie
You should consider getting a travel visa so that you can book a plane from California to USA.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior california diss
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior😂
That intro was something else 😂😂😂
Real
@@Anakin-Skywalker2Real
Really gottem with that "state pooper" zinger
Lmao
His intros are all something else lol
I really really like this video. My Dad, Shelby Riggs, was with the KSP from 1948 to 1968 with most of that as their primary firearms instructor and armorer. During that time they carried the Smith & Wesson model 10 in .38 special. I even got to go to the Smith & Wesson factory with him in the early 60s. But my dad pushed hard for them to adopt the .357 magnum. Unfortunately they didn’t adopt the model 19 until after he had left the department to be a cofounder of Gall’s police equipment. I continued to have friends and associates who were troopers in the succeeding decades so I got to follow all the guns that they adopted. Nice to see all of those pistols fired in sequence that way, and see how their ammunition performed. Well done!
Glad to hear more. I was disappointed that he started with the 686.
When Scott put that trooper hat on you can definitely see cop Scott and he wears it well
That's why they're called Smokys!!(Tha Bear)🙄
Off camera thats all Scott wears.
I was on the road in 84'. Everyone was switching over to the Berretta or the Glock. I opted out of the change and retained my 4" S&W Model 28 "N" frame in .357. WIth two comp II safariland speed loaders. A few weeks later the guys started that Matt Dillion name calling. Screw it thought. I'm comfortable and assured of my abilities. Change is not always a good thing.
Maybe those changes are good for most people, and for new people, it might be way better.
But going from hundreds our practice hours and countless rounds fired on an "old, not so good" platform to the "new and improved" one really isn't the best deal out there.
I'd probably had done the same as you.
@@jpesmarAgreed!
If possible I would have never swapped an N frame 357 for the Glock or Beretta. I mean no disrespect to Glock or beretta, but I practice with revolvers far more than semi autos.
In 1988 I traded my Python for a P226, then was issued a P228. Went through auto pistol instructors school with a P7M13.
I retired with 28 years of service from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We had S&W 357 magnum, 6 shot pistols. We used 38 special ammunition. Most weapons were blued but some were stainless steel. I retired in 2016 and we used those pistols my entire career.
My father was a police officer for 30 years. He was one of the last officers to still carry a revolver. When I asked him why he didn't carry a semiautomatic, something with more rounds in it, he responded, "If you can't hit 'em with 6 then you shouldn't be shooting."
That logic isn't too good. What if the guy is behind cover? What about multiple suspects? There have been many cases where people a lot better at shooting than us needed a lot of rounds
@@lardomcfarty9866yea his dad was Officer Fudd. Lol
Bad logic. Things to consider are A) What happens when you run out of ammo and bad guy is still a threat? B)Reloading a revolver even with a speed loader under pressure is significantly harder than reloading a magazine and C) What happens when suspect is shooting from cover and your rounds miss/hit the cover he is behind. No disrespect to your old man, but don't follow that advice.
@@jakemensik2842they run and call for backup like always. 🤷🏼
If you learn how to use speed loaders. You have more ammo, in a more reliable weapon. My favorite was always the Colt Python 357 magnum 4 inch barrel in stainless steel, and the Colt neoprene combat grips.
One of my older brothers was a West Virginia State Trooper for 7 years (1977-1984) and then 20 years as a USSS Special Agent. He carried the S&W (unsure of model) .357mag Revolver and went to Semi-Auto with the Feds. Was carrying the Sig P229 in .357sig when he retired in 2004.
I have my grandpa’s issued revolver from when he was Chief of Police in my sleepy little southern mountain town. Smith & Wesson Police Revolver (the iconic Model 10) .38 Special. To say I almost cried being given that is an understatement.
Would that be the 🎶Sleepy Little Town of Pascagoula 🎶 where the squirrel went berserk, in the First Self-Righteous Church?
Same here only he was a wrecker driver that happened to be deputized mine is a 10-5
I carried the Staccato P Duo when I was a cop. Either on patrol pushing a tin can down the road or on SWAT, that pistol just worked and worked quite well.
I’ve also got an FBI 1076, and yes she’s still getting holster time.
Thanks Scott!
1076 two thumbs up, love em'
My first Police Chief was an old Vietnam vet who hated the old M-16’s and said none of his patrolmen were going to carry “a dang plastic gun” (Glock) so we had the .40cal Sig 226. Nice pistol but heavy.
I imagine that you are a young and impudent youth who was speeding in his tall pickup truck. And then the police will stop you. An officer approaches you and he is still taller than a pickup truck.
Back when state police had standards. Most troopers in many states had to be over 6ft I know Texas and Louisiana used to.
And stronger and more resilient than your truck
And has a .500 magnum.
Texas had a State Trooper that could look at ya in your big truck without getting on the steps.
I honestly don't know if they teach them in their academy or what, but state troopers/highway patrolmen always seem to have a super-erect stance and swagger to them. Like drill sergeants/drill instructors. Maybe it's the vests under their shirts (if they wear them) or the high-and-tight or the campaign hats in a lot of states, but there's just a particular stance to them--ramrod straight, chest out, elbows back, arms slightly out from the sides, jaw jutting out, chin high--that makes them intimidating. If it's taught, they learn it well.
My father worked for chp for 37 years, I can remember shooting a 686 in my youth. It was the first real caliber I learned to shoot. What a great revolver.
From a Retired AK State Trooper, enjoy the heck out of this video, about time a real cop is on TH-cam. Carried the 686 till we switched to the .40 S&W 4006 in 92' for a decade. A clunker, hated it. Switched to the Glock 22 in .40 and carried it until retired. Liked it a lot. They now went to the G17 with an optic in 9mm just this year which seems to be the trend nationally like the .40 was once. For a personal hiking, fishing gun in grizzly bear country I carry a G20 in 10mm with hard casts that I find easier to shoot than the G22.
My buddy Rich, he hard casted .44s out of wheel weights. He just went to the junkyard, filled a coffee can, and went home and cast and loaded all day. (Vietnam vet)
Donut Operator is another real cop on youtube, he left the department years ago right around the time he started posting on youtube. You should check out his channel if you like police content
8:29 got every single brad out there sweating
Sth i needa add is that the spear gold dot g2s is a beast with the 9mm glock
Even with that huge berm Brad is still catching strays
I’ve been running G2’s RIP rounds but now I’m switch to the Gold Dot G2 because damn that was impressive. I may still run the RIP round but have the Gold Dot every other. Right now I’m just running +p every other incase I need to shoot through a car. The RIP rounds are useless against cars lmao
Just imagining a police force issuing .500S&W is hilarious!
The Alaska State Troopers do
I knew a reservation cop in Yuma, Az that carried a .44 Mag Desert Eagle. It was really the only weapon that would fit his hand. Holstered on his hip it looked like a Browning Hi Power would on a regular sized officer.
Considering that from what I gathered, most police department was afraid of the image the 357 magnum was giving. Some as per the scuttle but, was that they were afraid that some policeman armed with a magnum would go full Rambo. If the police department chief doesn't trust that his officers are going to do their job in a professional way, then he should have not hired them. Just saying. Most policeman I have encountered over the years are grounded and don't let it go to their heads, my dad included.
@@DenisR-tt1oe That may be true with many city police departments, but the .357 mag was quite common in many parts of the country. Out of 38 years I only carried the .38 Spcl (S&W M-10) for 2 years, and the 9mm never. The rest was .357 Mag, .45ACP or .40 S&W. I still practice with one of my .357s for proficiency.
@@jb6027 😃
There is honor in service !!! The fact that Scott served the citizens of Kentucky is just one of many reasons why I respect him so much. My family is full of military, police, and fire service members and retirees. Just something for comparison, when my Dad was an officer, he carried the .45 Auto version of the S&W that Scott showed, when I was an officer I carried an Sig P226 in .357 Sig, great pistol - just expensive to shoot, and I believe my brother carries a Glock.
I remember a trooper coming to our school in Ballard county when I was in middle school. When he asked if we had any questions we asked about his pistol and it was the S&W 1076. That was actually the first 10mm I ever saw in person. That was probably 91ish, so they hadn’t been carrying them long.
Considering you're likely to meet large wildlife, like a T-Rex, while on patrol of the range in the KBLEA, it's a logical choice to issue the .500 Magnum as a side arm. Just, don't let Scooter have one.
If that's your sidearm what's your main? 🤨
@@john_barnett4 bore ofc
@@Bombingham Nah, you have that secured in the vehicle for situational use. Your main is the CZ 550 chambered in .416 Rigby.
@@theubienah, I would say the .577 Tyrannosaur
Love the 686. My grandpa was an Arkansas State Trooper for about 30 yrs, even the Arkansas State Trooper of the year in 1967. I have his beloved 4in S&W model 66-1 with the ASP logo on it. The most priceless gun in my collection.
Dang the 500 Magnum at the end got me 😂
Yeah, if ya can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen! Laughing 😂
Take care!
Fun fact, the vast majority of hand cuffs work with the same key.
They can be purchased off Amazon and may be a decent investment depending in your lifestyle.
been arrested so many times here in Kentucky and they no I'm harmless and unless its a new rookie cop they toss me the cuffs , Put my own cuffs on! jump in the back. im no role model but OK for a criminal anyway
Back in my LEO days, we carried the S&W model 57 N-frame .41 Magnum. But that was a looooong time ago, kid.
S&W 686 4 in barrel, in stainless was my first duty carry weapon. Carried 147gr. Winchester Silvertip(Werewolf Bullets). That was back in 1987 The department didn't issue any guns. Had to carry your own.
The KSP is older than the 686. What they carried early on would be interesting. When I started the County Sheriffs in 1974 my first issue was a S&W 36 with 11 rounds of 158 round nose lead ammo. Ended 2021 with a Glock 17 Gen5 which I still have.
Love ur vids man happy 4th of july
Imagine Scott pulling up to the side of your car telling you that your tail light was out. Absolute unit with a heart of gold.
As a former police officer, I loved this video. IIRC, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol carried S&W 64's back in revolver days. I do remember seeing them as a kid. I can say for sure that sometime in the late 80's early 90's, they switched to Glocks, the troopers I knew were carrying G22 .40S&W although may be other authorized guns as well. Not sure what they switched to after that but I think they went a G17 9mm and then a Sig P320 with the option of carrying the G17 if they choose.
At my department we had our choice of several different guns approved by the city, which makes sense since we had to provide our own. I started with a GP100 because I was too poor to buy a new semi auto lol. Then switched to a used S&W 59 which I loved. After that I switched to the G21 .45acp which I also loved. I left law enforcement after that. If I were still there I would probably choose a G22MOS and then lust after the Staccato because I would be too poor to buy one lol.
You just know this man was the absolute unit on his force. I’m sure his coworkers miss him when something needs breaching.
Much respect Scott! You seem like a kind man, and I’m sure you made the world a better place in your time on duty.
Scooter: "YOU WILL RESPEK MY AUTHORITIE"
Officer Cartman
I picked you for a county deputy. Hats off to you for being a brother Trooper. From a retired NY Trooper, stay safe, brother.
Love you, Scott.
You remind me of one of my best friends, must be the energy and humor. Thank you for your police service as well as your media contributions. 💪🏾
Those old Smiths are works of art. One of the finest revolvers ever made.
This makes sense. Only 20% of people can graduate a police academy and make it to full retirement. Those that can are truly elite.
Or they're good at graft and freeloading.
The walk at the begining is every ksp statey ive ever seen at a stop. Good on you scott, he never talks about it and doesnt need to sling his past badge around like every ksp dude i know from highschool
Scott, please never stop filming Scooter segments 😂😂 your theatrical presence is inspiring
Thank you for your service Scott
13:30 I don't know why I expected anything less 😂
Also, most guys first get into firearms from their dad, but I got into them from my mom. She was a cop in Illinois in the early 80s, and she carried a Smith and Wesson Model 13-1 .357 Magnum that I still have.
It's amazing you were a part of the force! Even more so that you still have your actual pistol they issued you! That alone made it my favorite of the vid!
Has Scooter been eating "Tide pods" again ? 😂
As a big law enforcement supporter due to my dad being former law enforcement and me now about to start my career as a probation officer, I really enjoyed this video. I enjoy your videos in general but you having a personal connection made it that much better.
Only Scott could arrest himself, dude is a legend.
Scott is such a wholesome, fun loving guy, that I sometimes forget he could snap me in half or pick me off at half a mile if he wanted to.
Friendly fire between scooter and Scott, LOL. Loved the vid as always!
Thank you for your service, I started in law enforcement in 2006 18 years and counting, and love the law enforcement tribute. Keep up the great work.
And thank you for yours. Not sure why, but most of you seem a little uncomfortable to hear that in person - at least from my experience. Two of my good friends from grade school are in law enforcement, so I get how thankless it can be and try to express gratitude where I can. Even moreso because a lot of current LEOs are also military veterans
@@xion1629 thank you even when I’m off duty and see another police officer I think them for their service all the time. I think deep down every law-enforcement officer feels good when they hear it.
Keep in mind that prior to the mid-90s, that Remington .357 load would have been loaded about 8000 PSI hotter and about 200 fps faster.
That 10mm was interesting. I would have loved to know what it chrono'd.
We had the Federal Hydrashok 200 grain 10mm ammunition as our option for an off duty or back up caliber since we were issued 124 grain +P+ Hydrashok in our Glock 19. We also had the 147 grain +P+ .38 Special ammunition. We couldn’t carry a .45 caliber pistol because of politics.
From what I heard, the Federal Hydrashok in 10mm wasn’t loaded to real 10mm performance. The Georgia Arms 10mm 165 Grain Gold Dot was only 1100 FPS. I know Underwood back around 2009 was loading some really good 10mm ammunition. The 180 grain Gold Dot was no joke.
if only Scott had a chronograph... :D
I started my LE career with a S&W 27-2 .357. When we were allowed to use semi-autos a few years later, we were issued Colt 1911's.
Another Kentucky video, today’s a good day!
8:38 you gave me a heart attack when you said my name my heart skipped a beat LITERALLY!
I laughed at that! Being a local and knowing you both.😂
Can you not sleep at night though
after that hell no
I started my career in 1992, we were issued S&W 5906, 9mm. Switched to the Sig P220, 45acp, some years later.. Thanks Scott
I could see Dirty Harry flinching when you pull out the 500 magnum...lol
have you ever watched eastwood close. do so, and see how bad he really flinches. be warned, once you see it, you cant unsee it.
@@leftyo9589 I'm afraid...I don't want to ruin my childhood...lol
1:52 darn i wish my local officers were as cool as you !
Thank you for your service Sir and your channel is always a joy to watch
It’s interesting that over time, the Kentucky police have a tendency to reduce the power of the cartridge 357 Mag - 10 mm - 40 SW - 9 mm. And in Russia everything is even more interesting, here the Makarov Pistol (PM) 9x18 mm has been used since 1951 and to this day nothing has changed.
10mm is about equal in power to. 357 mag if you use comparable barrel lengths.
Ooof. Sorry for ya
I have a Makarov here, along with its lanyard-equipped grip. I really like it but I can understand wanting something more as a duty piece!
Are there any plans to replace the Makarov in police service? Or is it still "good enough"?
@@rdrrrда, в 2021 году был принят на вооружение пистолет Лебедева (Lebedev pistol), 14 патронов 9x19mm. Но я думаю процесс замены будет не очень быстрым.
I was a Deputy Sheriff for several years in the 1980's. I carried a S&W Mdl. 28 4" .357 mag as a duty weapon most of that time. Great weapon, easy to shoot well with practice.
Awesome as always Scott! Never miss a vid. Firstly, *THANK YOU* for your service to the people! I am fully cognizant and grateful of the fact that you laid your life on the line everyday for the naïve masses. That takes a special kind of person. I did wonder why you left law enforcement, though. Now I know. Actually, you just confirmed my suspicions. From what I gather you are doing far better for yourself and family with this TH-cam masterpiece. I can't wait for the next video!!
remember when the NJ state police used the HK P7
Props to the editing in the intro, for a sec a forgot that Scooter actually is Sco… you know what let’s just not ruin the “Santa is real” thing in here 😂😂😂
Always heard growing up that a 357 could crack the engine block of a truck. Would love to see you do something with that. Cant wait to see your next video
Not gonna lie, I saw the thumbnail and pulled my truck over. I wasn't even driving. In fact I wasn't even in my truck, just goofing off at my desk. I still felt guilty about something though, not sure what. Thanks Scott!
Well I guess scooter wasn’t a State Trooper for that long😂
😂😂😂 iA was probably all over him for carrying the s&w 500 hahahb
Given Scooter's intelligence quotient...He wasn't long for the job.
My Dad is a Retired LEO from Mayfield, the 70's they were issued a 38, later on a 357 but He always carried his personal 44 Mag
He's like a ballerina twirling those tables around 😂.
Your opening skits are over the top, brother!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I worked for the Kentucky DOC at Blackburn correctional complex. We received whatever KSP would switch from. I left in '02 right when we were supposed to get the 10mm handguns.
I'm a Glock guy. Been carrying a model 22 since 1992. Thanks Scott!
I own 2 Glock 22s 1 used gen 4 1 a MOS gen 5 with a few upgrades: Trijicon sights, Tango Down slide stop, Glock Store Slide Lock.
I sleep just fine thank you 8:46😂😂😂😂
Good to hear, dont want scott giving someone sleep disorders
Wholesome! Always so DANG wholesome! 😂 great video and very informative, Scott! ✌️🙏
Scott looks mega good with the state trooper hat. The man was born for it🔥
Bro, I was laughing on the floor when he just said 500 magnum like that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Spicy 10mm! You cannot beat Speer Gold Dot bullets!
I can't tell if Scott and Scooter are brothers or if Scooter is just the weird kid from next door that grew up
Scooter is his father. 😱
What???..........
@@XuroX. I don't think my comment left any room for interpretation or misreading...