Duty Arms IndexHouston PD vs San Antonio PD: what guns does each carry?
The Houston PD reportedly issues the Glock G17 MOS as its duty pistol; the San Antonio PD issues the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. Both are chambered in 9mm Luger. Both run red dots on their duty pistols.
From current, published entries with public sources in the Duty Arms Index; data last updated Oct 10, 2026. Agency-level issue only; individual officers may carry approved alternatives.
Glock 17 Gen4 MOS shown with an enclosed red dot and a SureFire weapon light (Dutch Royal Marechaussee). Photo: Defensie Nederlands, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Side by side
| Item | Houston PD | San Antonio PD |
|---|---|---|
| Duty pistol | ||
| Duty pistol | Glock G17 MOSReliable secondarysource 2020, not re-verified | Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0Official sourcesource 2026 |
| Pistol caliber | ||
| Pistol caliber | 9mm Luger | 9mm Luger |
| Optic | ||
| Optic | Trijicon RMR Type 2Reliable secondarysource 2020, not re-verified | Red dot opticOfficial sourcesource 2026 |
| Weapon light | ||
| Weapon light | None sourced | SureFire X300TOfficial sourcesource 2026 |
| Patrol rifle | ||
| Patrol rifle | Not yet sourced | Not yet sourced |
| Previous duty pistol | ||
| Previous duty pistol | SIG SAUER P320 (until 2025) | Smith & Wesson M&P40 (until 2023) |
| Agency type | ||
| Agency type | Local police | Local police |
| Public sources | ||
| Public sources | 1 | 5 |
"Not yet sourced" means no public source is in the index yet, not that the agency doesn't issue one.
What each agency carries
What gun does the Houston Police Department carry?
The Houston Police Department's current duty pistol is reportedly the Glock G17 MOS (9mm Luger), with a Trijicon RMR Type 2 optic, per news or manufacturer reports; based on a 2020 source and not re-verified since.
Full Houston PD loadout, history and sources →What gun does the San Antonio Police Department carry?
The San Antonio Police Department's current duty pistol is the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 (9mm Luger), with a Red dot optic and a SureFire X300T light, per official agency or government records (2026).
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