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Looks like the Services want to replace the M9
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Crazydoc68
Almost a doctor
Bout fucking time they did.
Django
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Here you go, Army.
That would make too much sense lol. The FNP-USG was designed and almost adopted for military use. The FNX is a superior sidearm. Some of the FNP .45s had tolerance issues and didn't like out of spec ammo like Winchester white box (the one I had ate everything). I think that has been corrected in the FNX.
Stagman
Master
Um..No. Lol.
Stagman
Master
Light weight, dependable, accurate, and high capacity.
Aaronious45
Master
I have a hammer too but it says "Craftsman" on the side.
True, but Uncle Sam likes a thumb safety.
Florida State Troopers went from the Beretta 9mm to the Beretta 40 cal to Glock that shoots 45 Gap. One problem with the Gap 45 round is it's very expensive. But expense is not an issue for the Federal Govt. because they can print more $$$. States can't!-
helo_hunter
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Military is most likely looking for external safety features, simplicity, ease of use, durability, and cost. Glock has a lot of those features but not all. They are also looking for a larger round than the 9mm.
Fear21
Master
Glocks could pretty much be the epitome of combat handguns. Striker fired, easy to maintain, easy to clean, durable, a multitude of caliber offerings, high capacity, easily modifiable, reasonably priced. It helps that they're pretty much the Kalashnikov of the handgun world - they just work, under just about any conditions.
But like you said, thumb safety requirement. The FN you posted earlier is a solid choice too.
helo_hunter
Expert
Springfield XDM has the external safety and is very much like the Glock.....
With the adjustable backstraps, easy to fit to the user - non-Gen 4 Glocks do not fit a lot of users.
With the adjustable backstraps, easy to fit to the user - non-Gen 4 Glocks do not fit a lot of users.
Burnt Drag
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Were I a soldier, I'd be happy to carry my 1911 if I were afforded the luxury. The .45acp is the epitomy of "got it right the first time."
shootnstarz
Master
That would work just fine. Lol.
I believe para ord was the first with double stack 1911, are they not good ? I think most companies make them now also, I don't remember ever shooting one, I just didn't like the big grip on the allready heavy 1911. I guess I might could get used to it ?
