Will this be the new pistol for the Army?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:40:33 -0500

Beretta reveals its new striker-fired pistol. Will it be the Army's new pistol?

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/03/04/beretta-reveals-new-striker-fired-pistol/

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Beretta reveals new striker-fired pistol

At a massive defense show in the Middle East, Beretta revealed its first full-size striker fired pistol, the Beretta APX.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Mar 4 at 2015 10:49 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:49:52 -0500

Because Beretta worked out so well last time.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2015 10:51 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:51:40 -0500

Personally, I would prefer the S&W M&P, but who knows at this point. It all depends on who thinks they can get a feather in their cap...

Response by CW2 Eric Scott made Mar 4 at 2015 10:51 AM

CW2 Eric Scott — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:51:53 -0500

Hell no it won't be the new pistol. If we get new pistols how will we still be able to carry that rattling piece of shit around still we currently have.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2015 10:58 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:58:51 -0500

We armorers will need a class on that new weapon...

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Mar 4 at 2015 11:16 AM

SGT Jim Z. — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:16:11 -0500

The weapon itself looks nice and it is the right caliber for stopping power i.e. better then the 9mm. I still prefer a .45 but like I said who knows what will be the next side arm for the US Military.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Mar 4 at 2015 11:20 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:20:01 -0500

Looks like an H&K VP9 and a Glock had an illegitimate love child....

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Mar 4 at 2015 12:06 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:06:07 -0500

I hope not! Kinda like having the Safety/de-cocker, and a hammer!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Mar 4 at 2015 2:18 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:18:18 -0500

Still a fan of Robocop's shooter.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Mar 4 at 2015 2:21 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:21:07 -0500

As always, send free samples to.......Uncle Mark
Tucson, AZ 85730

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Mar 4 at 2015 2:28 PM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:28:28 -0500

[No]

The army just rejected Beretta's attempt at modernizing the M9.

I seriously doubt they told Beretta to pack sand just so they could get a new gun from Beretta.

http://m.military.com/daily-news/2015/01/09/army-rejects-m9a3-proposal-opts-for-new-pistol.html?comp= [login to see] 70&rank=1

Army Rejects M9A3 Proposal, Opts for New Pistol

Army officials will not evaluate an improved version of the 9mm pistol, instead searching for a more modern soldier sidearm.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 4 at 2015 2:34 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:34:51 -0500

Not without an external safety it won't.

Response by SPC Charles Griffith made Mar 4 at 2015 6:35 PM

SPC Charles Griffith — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:35:11 -0500

Looks ALOT like an M&P to me?????

Response by Sgt Jerami Ballard made May 20 at 2015 3:26 PM

Sgt Jerami Ballard — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:26:36 -0400

After that crap Beretta pulled with the M9A3, I'm sure the Army would stick S&W

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jul 14 at 2015 6:11 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:11:31 -0400

I have my doubts that Beretta will get the new contract, unless it comes in with a price that is unreal.

Response by LTC Thomas Tennant made Mar 21 at 2016 12:31 PM

LTC Thomas Tennant — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:31:18 -0400

I think Beretta has to overcome the bad taste some of us have over the M9. As an old 1911 man back in the 70's, I got to the point I could keep my hits within a 1 inch circle at 25 yards and 2 inches at 50 yards. Something about the M9 just threw me off to the point as a Major I could just barely qualify. Now in full disclosure, I have and love my Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm as a sometimes conceal carry weapon but mostly use my Glock G19 Gen 4....so the caliber is not the issue.