Somebody had to write the worst article on the M17 Modular Handgun System program. And this guy did it, at Strategy Page. He knew just enough not to sign it, whoever he was, so he may not be a complete dullard. But almost every fact that's in the story is wrong, demonstrably wrong, I-was-too-lazy-to-Google wrong, I-was-too-dumb-to-ask-anybody wrong. We used to say in the … [Read more...]
The big news on the eve of the end of Shot show was the SIG P320 was chosen as the winner of the Army's MHS competition and will be the next M17 pistol. I couldn't be happier for Sig, the folks at their booth were pretty pumped about it this morning at Shot Show 2017. The P320 will be the M17 handgun. It's a modular weapon, easy shooting, an excellent trigger, and is accurate … [Read more...]
The Army announced the XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) pistol program back in 2011. The trials have delayed selection but Sig Sauer recently won the contract. Sig beat out Smith & Wesson, Beretta, FN, and Glock to do so. The SIG SAUER Model P320 will replace the M9 service pistol currently in use since the mid-1980's. Released in 2014, the P320 is a polymer striker-fired … [Read more...]
Over the last few months, US Special Operations Command units of all branches of the military have been getting Glock 19s. Numerous reports state that Naval Special Warfare Command, MARSOC and AFSOC have been issued the Glock 19. Elements of Army SOF have used the Glock 22 for years and are now getting the Glock 19. Army Special Forces Groups have received shipments of … [Read more...]
