Why did SIG Sauer win the military contract?

SIG Sauer wins the contract The M17 has better accuracy and ergonomics and tighter dispersion than the Beretta M9 and will be fielded more widely, being issued down to squad and fireteam leaders. American special forces/special operations forces operators dual-arm all of its members with a pistol and rifle.

What is the Army’s new service pistol?

Based on Sig Sauer’s P320 platform, the MHS is a 9mm, striker-fired pistol that features coyote-tan PVD coated stainless steel slides with black controls and takes both 17-round and 21-round magazines.

What SIG does the army use?

M17 Sig Sauer
It looks like the U.S. military has struck gold with the M17 Sig Sauer service pistol. The pistol taking over from the Beretta M9 appears to be well worth it for military personnel. The M17 replaced the M9 9-mm after Sig Sauer won a big contract from the Army in 2017.

Is the SIG Sauer P320 now the M17 handgun?

The Sig Sauer P320 Compact pistol is now the M17 handgun, replacing the M9 Beretta. In 2014, the Army announced a coming competition for a new handgun to replace the M9.

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 US Army’s new sidearm?

The Sig P320 is the U.S. Army’s New Sidearm. The new pistol replaces the 80s vintage M9 handgun. After a two-year, $17 million dollar search involving 12 contestants, the U.S. Army has finally picked its first new handgun in 32 years. The Sig Sauer P320 Compact pistol is now the M17 handgun, replacing the M9 Beretta.

When did the US Army get a new handgun?

Jan 22, 2017. After a two-year, $17 million dollar search involving 12 contestants, the U.S. Army has finally picked its first new handgun in 32 years. The Sig Sauer P320 Compact pistol is now the M17 handgun, replacing the M9 Beretta.