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That's not how handgun terminal ballistics work.
Actually, there are a decent number of them. Not only do you have various SF organizations that sometimes need to conceal, you also have, well, others.
And outside of MP units and those listed above, they really aren't issued to entire units. Key leadership will have them, as well as machine gunners and a few others. Most of the noncombatant types are assigned rifles that sit in racks.
It's my understanding that when the design requirements were written for the new pistol, the P320 was the only one that met the exact requirements. If true, that tells me all I need to know about the "selection" process. I hope that the Army doesn't get stuck with an inferior product because of politics or back-door dealing.
Not sure why modularity is needed in a handgun design. The entire Army could be outfitted with the proven and durable Glock 19 for probably less cost, and the 19 is perfectly suited to both a secondary weapon handgun role and a covert role. IMO, this modularity "feature" is an answer to a question that nobody asked.
SF will be carrying the G19 unless they don't fall under SOCOM. ( I thought they all did?)
Please do enlighten me...
I wonder how long until the surplus m9's hit the market?
So a soldier is gonna have a full load out and cc his P320 in the subcompact configuration in the small of his back? Who the hell is gonna carry anything but a full size service pistol in a drop leg holster? The fall and rise of Ron Cohen
They do. But a lot of those guys, especially the tier one types, have some latitude. There will still be Mk 25's used, and 1911's, and maybe a few M9's. The rules and purchasing are a little different over there.
Energy is not a major factor in handgun lethality. The bullets ability to reach vital organs is the key. Heavy, slow moving projectiles also (for a given projectile design) tend to penetrate farther, because the lighter and faster bullet will tend to upset more easily. This is some good reading to shed some light:
Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo
It is a compilation of a lot of research by some very switched on professionals.
I know a "delta" guy that shared this same sentiment with me about the 1911. Depends on their command structure.I'm not sure that's as common as perhaps it once was. I trained under a couple of guys who were still active and as tip of the spear as it gets and they were not happy that their 1911 pistols had been taken away.
It is funny you say that. I trained under some of those probably the same unit guys too and they voiced similar things. Ironically though, a number of the guys I talked to were wanting Sigs...(Though not 320s. This was probably 2 years ago)I'm not sure that's as common as perhaps it once was. I trained under a couple of guys who were still active and as tip of the spear as it gets and they were not happy that their 1911 pistols had been taken away.
Please do enlighten me...
I started out in the black boot army. Then we got tan boots. Then boot shoes lol. God I feel oldI hope it's a good choice for our troops. I was in the black boot / BDU Army. I was issued an M9 and thought it was a good handgun, good enough I finally got one for myself last summer. Sure is fun to shoot.
Having spent six years in the Army, it isn't what I look to for equipment suggestions. I hope the Sig works well for the men and women who will carry it.