Posted on Sep 27, 2016
Army Rejects Smith & Wesson In Competition To Replace M9
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The U.S. Army has dropped Smith & Wesson from its Modular Handgun System competition, according to a Sept. 23 report Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation made to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Smith & Wesson, which was partnered with General Dynamics, was one of five gun makers competing to replace the Army’s M9 9mm pistol.
Smith & Wesson, which was partnered with General Dynamics, was one of five gun makers competing to replace the Army’s M9 9mm pistol.
Army Rejects Smith & Wesson In Competition To Replace M9
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Slightly off topic, but still M9 related, is everyone aware that Glock and Smith and Wesson offer significant discounts to military? Google it and save a lot of money on your next firearm purchase.
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Thanks for the tip Major Blake.
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Pick one and let's move on. Do NOT return to the 1911. With FMJ ammo, .45 ACP does not offer appreciable advantages over 9mm, so give me the larger magazine, lower recoil and easier maintenance.
But just so we're clear, it's the least lethal weapon in the inventory, so let's not waste too much time on this.
But just so we're clear, it's the least lethal weapon in the inventory, so let's not waste too much time on this.
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SFC Marcus Belt
Hurry? No, but I think we have more serious issues...pistols are poor stoppers, more so when we are all saddled with FMJ ammunition.
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SGM Patrick Kirby
Whoa......back up....the .45 is significantly more likely to to put an enemy combatant down with one round: newer modern versions (Springfield XDM) not only have a match quality barrel but also a 13 round clip.
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SFC Marcus Belt
SGM Patrick Kirby - From the book "Handgun Stopping Power":
.45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ (4"+ Barrels)
575 Shootings
358 Stops
62.3% One Shot Stops (Solid Torso Hits)
9mm Luger 115 Grain FMJ (4"+ Barrels)
315 Shootings
221 Stops
70.2% One Shot Stops (Solid Torso Hits)
.45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ (4"+ Barrels)
575 Shootings
358 Stops
62.3% One Shot Stops (Solid Torso Hits)
9mm Luger 115 Grain FMJ (4"+ Barrels)
315 Shootings
221 Stops
70.2% One Shot Stops (Solid Torso Hits)
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I loved it when the CoS of the Army said he could go to Cabella's and bulk purchase a G19 for everyone in the Army and be done with this whole process. It inspired me to go and buy one!
SrA Edward Vong
MAJ Charles Blake
Considering the amount of money the military spends on things, they would get a better deal at Cabella's. I personally don't own a G19, I have a small frame, so i need something much smaller to conceal properly.
Considering the amount of money the military spends on things, they would get a better deal at Cabella's. I personally don't own a G19, I have a small frame, so i need something much smaller to conceal properly.
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