Clink the link below: This article from National Defense Magazine
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Seems the 9mm may be replaced ending the argument which caliber is superior?
Clips from Article:
"..After the M4’s shortcomings, troops complain the most about their aging and "underpowered 9mm" M9 pistols, Coburn added".
"..The requirement document does not specify what caliber the new handgun should be, leaving an opening for the old-school .45 caliber or the in-between .40 caliber that has become popular with law enforcement agencies. A change in caliber seems more likely in light of complaints about the lethality of the 9mm round. Pavlick said the lack of punch the smaller round delivers has been a constant concern in after-action reports."
"The Army currently has 238,000 M9 pistols. It plans to buy 265,000 replacements"
Of Course Glock will be in the hunt to be the next Army Pistol - if the Glock "safety" can be successfully argued in proposal. Fascinating Article.
Is the 9mm going to be dumped? Looks like it will. What do you guys/gals think?
Link Removed
Seems the 9mm may be replaced ending the argument which caliber is superior?
Clips from Article:
"..After the M4’s shortcomings, troops complain the most about their aging and "underpowered 9mm" M9 pistols, Coburn added".
"..The requirement document does not specify what caliber the new handgun should be, leaving an opening for the old-school .45 caliber or the in-between .40 caliber that has become popular with law enforcement agencies. A change in caliber seems more likely in light of complaints about the lethality of the 9mm round. Pavlick said the lack of punch the smaller round delivers has been a constant concern in after-action reports."
"The Army currently has 238,000 M9 pistols. It plans to buy 265,000 replacements"
Of Course Glock will be in the hunt to be the next Army Pistol - if the Glock "safety" can be successfully argued in proposal. Fascinating Article.
Is the 9mm going to be dumped? Looks like it will. What do you guys/gals think?
