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Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:02 pm
by Whootsinator
https://www.armytimes.com/articles/army ... -sig-sauer
Half a decade into its search for a new handgun, the Army has chosen Sig Sauer's version of the Modular Handgun System, according to a Thursday announcement from the Army.
The new sidearm will replace the M9 Beretta, the Army's pistol of choice for more than 30 years.
The rumor mill says Glock wasn't chosen because at this time they might not be able to fulfill such a large order (the recent FBI contract probably having a bit to do with that). Sig hasn't officially announced anything, and technically no one knows what the chosen pistol is, just that Sig will make it. Realistically, I'm sure it'll be a P320 variant.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:37 pm
by DDgunslinger
Well... it's not what I was hoping for, but still better than Beretta
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:39 pm
by Toddstang
I'm all for American made but American made Sigs sucks!
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:41 pm
by Toecutter1978
Well, there goes my stock options...
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:06 pm
by gaston_kalash
Well I know what my next gun purchase will be. Been on the fence but now to decide between the regular p320 or the RX model.
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:08 am
by WLJ
So does this mean everybody will start bitching about their issued Sig now?
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:14 am
by DDgunslinger
WLJ wrote:So does this mean everybody will start bitching about their issued Sig now?
Not yet, but it does mean the SIG premium just went up.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:16 am
by Toecutter1978
So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 am
by Gunsmokin
Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 am
by WLJ
BREAKING: US Army Selects Sig To Replace M9 Original Post Updated at 11pm With SIG Press Release and Photos of the Pistol
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017 ... lects-sig/
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 am
by Toecutter1978
I call it here folks, the M9 will be missed just like the 1911.
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:27 am
by Toecutter1978
Gunsmokin wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?
No. I was thinking hard about that M9 they had, but it had a nice scrape in the finish. When I pointed it out the guy said"It will get beat up if used so why the issue." Did not want to take any off the price for that.
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:29 am
by Toecutter1978
Recoil found a nice 92c on Armslist. I emailed the guy. No reply yet, been over a day. Might have sold it with the price he had posted
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:32 am
by Rem700
Toecutter1978 wrote:Gunsmokin wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?
No. I was thinking hard about that M9 they had, but it had a nice scrape in the finish. When I pointed it out the guy said"It will get beat up if used so why the issue." Did not want to take any off the price for that.
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Was it new? If so i would have been like cars get beat up when you drive them too but that doesnt mean ill buy a brand new one that already has scratches.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:34 am
by Toecutter1978
Rem700 wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:Gunsmokin wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?
No. I was thinking hard about that M9 they had, but it had a nice scrape in the finish. When I pointed it out the guy said"It will get beat up if used so why the issue." Did not want to take any off the price for that.
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Was it new? If so i would have been like cars get beat up when you drive them too but that doesnt mean ill buy a brand new one that already has scratches.
Yep supposedly brand new. Could have been the guy was having a crap day or is just a crap employee.
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:38 am
by Rem700
My recent cabelas experiences would say crap employee but ya never know. They seem to be going down hill in customer service side of things since the Bass Pro buy out. Just my experiences lately. Before the buy out i never had an issue.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:48 am
by Niceguy
Toecutter1978 wrote:Rem700 wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:Gunsmokin wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?
No. I was thinking hard about that M9 they had, but it had a nice scrape in the finish. When I pointed it out the guy said"It will get beat up if used so why the issue." Did not want to take any off the price for that.
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Was it new? If so i would have been like cars get beat up when you drive them too but that doesnt mean ill buy a brand new one that already has scratches.
Yep supposedly brand new. Could have been the guy was having a crap day or is just a crap employee.
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Or just a useless fucking Cabelas gun counter employee. Those guys are useless!
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:20 am
by WLJ
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:28 am
by gaston_kalash
looks like it is the RX model minus the sight cause you can see the plate on topic front of the rear sight.
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:51 am
by Wyldman
Want! I'll take the full sized, 21 rd in FDE, FTW!
Crush, kill, mangle, maim, destroy.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:34 pm
by Whootsinator
There are two versions being produced with different barrel lengths. The 'full-sized version' has a 21-round magazine. The 'compact version' has a 17-round magazine. They are chambered in 9mm, and are going to have three frame sizes available with each weapon. The slide is milled to accept RDS's, so that is a potential expansion in the future. The weapon will also be suppressor-ready, so that will be a part of the modular concept.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:10 pm
by Whootsinator
Most of the nitty gritty questions I had were all given "TBD" answers. Evidently a lot of the deployment details (how exactly they'll be issued) will be worked out during the 2017 field testing. Note the rear sight built into the RDS cover plate...
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:20 pm
by jackalo626
Rem700 wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:Gunsmokin wrote:Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..
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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?
No. I was thinking hard about that M9 they had, but it had a nice scrape in the finish. When I pointed it out the guy said"It will get beat up if used so why the issue." Did not want to take any off the price for that.
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Was it new? If so i would have been like cars get beat up when you drive them too but that doesnt mean ill buy a brand new one that already has scratches.
I always use car analogies in my head for everything.
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Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:28 pm
by Whootsinator
From an article on Sig's SUBMISSION, not necessarily what will ultimately become the M17. Still, I'd expect the list of additions below to stay.
Re: Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:31 pm
by Whootsinator
Best pictures so far
