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In theory and maybe with a large dept that gives a uniform allowance I think it would work.

But the problem around here was no one wants to spend their own money on something for work. 6 months before I left were were authorized to purchase Sig P226s. Only 3 out of 28 officers did.


It also becomes a budgetary issue. Let's say we approve 7 different firearms. That means the instructor has to potentially be sent to 7 different schools to learn manual of arms, not to mention armorers schools

That reminds, your a bad influence (LOL). I think I am going to get a ctr.

I don't care about the gun being a good fit for everyone. i care about having to be at the arbitration table because a 5'2 100 pound female thought our Glock 21s were to big for her and kicked too hard for her to qualify with, and according to her lawyer it was the gun's fault she didn't meet her probationary requirements and, thus her employment terminated

The agency shouldn't have to shell out for different guns to "fit" everyone individually...you can either cut it with what is given, or find a new job

In theory and maybe with a large dept that gives a uniform allowance I think it would work.

But the problem around here was no one wants to spend their own money on something for work. 6 months before I left were were authorized to purchase Sig P226s. Only 3 out of 28 officers did.


It also becomes a budgetary issue. Let's say we approve 7 different firearms. That means the instructor has to potentially be sent to 7 different schools to learn manual of arms, not to mention armorers schools

One of the other points about the new military pistol program that I caught via the intel and hasn't been discussed yet is the fact that they want the new modular system to be non-caliber specific.

To me, this speaks to a longer term sidearm that can start as a 9x19 and potentially got to other calibers should the situation dictate a change.

Not only does an armorer now have the ability to service only one pistol, and therefore get really good at it, and the parts so easily interchange that an armorer probably isn't even necessary, but it gives longer term cartridge flexibility if/should the U.S. military decide to run another round.

To me, this speaks to a longer term sidearm that can start as a 9x19 and potentially got to other calibers should the situation dictate a change.

Delta went to .40's a few years back in hopes of better performance in the field. They were carrying some hi-cap STI's in .40 S&W, but they dropped it due to difficulty in re-supply when abroad. If they do indeed go to a pistol that can be converted to different cartridges, then they really need to address the supply issue.

But if they went with something truly modular (like what they're looking at), then I don't see any reason why they couldn't switch all the way up to .45 ACP; which would take care of the supply issue.

Back in the '70's and '80's the US Army did some really neat stuff with the .45 ACP to improve barrier performance. If we stuck with just 9mm and .45 ACP and perhaps introduced one of those higher performance .45 ACP rounds, we'd probably be in good shape with minimal impact to our supply lines.