Army Chooses Sig Sauer as Army's New Pistol

Post by **Whootsinator** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:02 pm

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.

Post by **DDgunslinger** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:37 pm

Well... it's not what I was hoping for, but still better than Beretta

Post by **Toddstang** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:39 pm

I'm all for American made but American made Sigs sucks!

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:41 pm

Well, there goes my stock options...

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gaston_kalash · Post by **gaston_kalash** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:06 pm

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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Post by **WLJ** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:08 am

So does this mean everybody will start bitching about their issued Sig now?

Post by **DDgunslinger** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:14 am

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.

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:16 am

So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..

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Post by **Gunsmokin** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 am

Toecutter1978 wrote:So should there be a fire sale on Berettas soon..

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Did you buy the Beretta from Cabelas?

Post by **WLJ** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 am

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/

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 am

I call it here folks, the M9 will be missed just like the 1911.

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Post by **Toecutter1978** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:27 am

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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Post by **Toecutter1978** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:29 am

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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Post by **Rem700** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:32 am

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.

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:34 am

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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Post by **Rem700** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:38 am

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.

Post by **Niceguy** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:48 am

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!

Post by **WLJ** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:20 am

gaston_kalash · Post by **gaston_kalash** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:28 am

WLJ wrote: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/

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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Post by **Wyldman** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:51 am

Want! I'll take the full sized, 21 rd in FDE, FTW!

Crush, kill, mangle, maim, destroy.

Post by **Whootsinator** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:34 pm

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.

Post by **Whootsinator** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:10 pm

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...

Post by **jackalo626** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:20 pm

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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Post by **Whootsinator** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:28 pm

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.

http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-cont ... ender4.jpg
http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-cont ... G_8286.jpg
Although based on the commercially available P320 modular pistol, SIG made a few changes to be in compliance with the Army’s requirement.

-Tan Color
-Ambi Thumb Safety
-Lower Profile Ambi Slide Release
-Loaded Chamber Indicator
-Trigger Boot
-Firing Pin Assembly

Post by **Whootsinator** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:31 pm

Best pictures so far

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