I have no idea what the next service handgun will be, but I will venture a guess that it will be striker fired and have a polymer frame.
I haven't read the 2006 specs, so a couple of questions:
Is NATO compatibility still an issue?
Is there any requirement for a round that will defeat body armor?
I do not know the requiments, but I agree.
It will be a polymer frame, striker fired pistol.
It will be modular design.
And I think the 9mm will stay.
As said before the pistol is a side arm for non combant personel. Or a last ditch back up for rifle draggers.
It may be even capable of quick caliber converstion.
But I'm thinking a hyper sonic small caliber round.
Lawyers will make the final decision.
and it will be a compromise of the worst kind.
Just like our Commander in chief
