Duty Arms IndexPhiladelphia PD vs PSP: what guns does each carry?
The Philadelphia PD issues the Glock G17 as its duty pistol; the PSP reportedly issues the Walther PDP Compact. Both are chambered in 9mm Luger. The PSP has a sourced pistol optic (Aimpoint ACRO P-2).
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.
Philadelphia Police DepartmentLocal police · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photo: U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Side by side
| Item | Philadelphia PD | PSP |
|---|---|---|
| Duty pistol | ||
| Duty pistol | Glock G17Official sourcesource 2025 | Walther PDP CompactReliable secondarysource 2026 |
| Pistol caliber | ||
| Pistol caliber | 9mm Luger | 9mm Luger |
| Optic | ||
| Optic | None sourced | Aimpoint ACRO P-2Reliable secondarysource 2026 |
| Weapon light | ||
| Weapon light | None sourced | None sourced |
| Patrol rifle | ||
| Patrol rifle | Not yet sourced | Colt LE6940Official sourcesource 2026 |
| Previous duty pistol | ||
| Previous duty pistol | Glock G19 | SIG SAUER P227 (until 2024) |
| Agency type | ||
| Agency type | Local police | State police / highway patrol |
| Public sources | ||
| Public sources | 2 | 8 |
"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 Philadelphia Police Department carry?
The Philadelphia Police Department's current duty pistol is the Glock G17 (9mm Luger), per official agency or government records (2025).
Full Philadelphia PD loadout, history and sources →What gun does the Pennsylvania State Police carry?
The Pennsylvania State Police's current duty pistol is reportedly the Walther PDP Compact (9mm Luger), with an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 optic, per news or manufacturer reports (2026). Its current rifle / carbine is the Colt LE6940 (5.56x45mm / .223), per official agency or government records (2026).
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