Why did the military choose the P320?

The Glock is still a great handgun and will likely still be used by some Army soldiers, but for the most part the Army has made up its mind with the SIG Sauer P320. As explained here, it’s modular design, reliability, short trigger and low cost make it an appealing choice for the Army.

What is the new sidearm for the US military?

Sig Sauer M17
Sig Sauer M17: The Gun The U.S. Military Fell in Love With. The M17 or Modular Handgun System is the Army’s newest handgun currently being fielded to Soldiers.

Why did the military chose Sig over Glock?

The Army believed that the Sig had a “slight technical advantage” over the Glock; a table in the GAO report suggested it scored a “good” rating to Glock’s “acceptable.” The Sig also won high points in both ergonomics and ballistic performance.

Did Sig Sauer win the military contract?

The Army awarded Sig Sauer a contract worth up to $580 million in early 2017 to produce the M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System — a version of the P320 — to replace the service’s Cold War-era M9 9mm pistol.

Is the SIG Sauer P320 the first SIG pistol adopted by the Army?

Last month, the U.S. Army finally selected its new sidearm: the Sig Sauer P320. The Sig will be adopted as the M17 and replace the aging Beretta M9. However, the P320 isn’t the first Sig pistol to be adopted by the military.

Is there an M9 sidearm in the US military?

U.S. Marine aiming M9 sidearm. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell. Beretta tried to enter an updated version of the M9, the M9A3, but the Army barred it from the competition. The M9 was a generally unpopular weapon.

Does the army buy the Glock P320?

The Army will buy both full-size and compact versions of the P320. The weapon is fully ambidextrous, with safety and slide catch levers on both sides, and has a bright orange loaded chamber indicator. It features a flap in the trigger well to prevent dirt and debris from entering the pistol.

What is the difference between the SIG M9 and M11?

Like the M9, the M11 chambers 9x19mm and has a frame-mounted decocker safety. It’s also impressive 0.7 inches shorter than the 7.8-inch original requirement, weighs 29 ounces unloaded, and has a magazine capacity of 13 rounds. Sig optimized the M11 for ease of carry, and the pistol has a curved trigger guard.