Army Chief Eyeing Glock Pistol as Service's Next Sidearm

Military.com ^ | March 21, 2016 | Matthew Cox

[C19fan]

The U.S. Army's chief of staff is searching for alternatives to the multi-year Modular Handgun System effort, to include piggy-backing on Army Special Operations Command's current pistol contract. Gen. Mark Milley has used recent public appearances to criticize federal acquisition guidelines that all services must follow when choosing and purchasing weapons and equipment.

[C19fan]

If there is a program that should be off the shelf it should be buying a new standard sidearm. How many pistols and calibers are already available instead of having to go through the byzantine procurement process.

[Mr. K]

I would go with a 38 revolver

why go complex when simple and reliable is better?

[DCBryan1]

Great. Glocksidental discharges everywhere. Bring back the 1911 updated by Wilson Combat or other premier MFGs. I carry a Glock....I just don’t trust rooks, privates, or new gun owners that have little to no training. Great firearm, but you have to have your game on and be on point all the time.

[Obadiah]

why go complex when simple and reliable is better?

We're talking about the Glock 19, here. Probably one of the most reliable pistols ever made.

[Farmer Dean]

If the military should go with a revolver,make it a .357.

[RoosterRedux]

The problem with a revolver is reload.

[Vaquero]

Gag. 45 at least is needed. I prefer a 1911 but a lighter weight double stack double action semi auto, Beretta, Sig or Ruger will do.

I can’t imagine the military with friggin Glocks.

[spokeshave]

Need a belt fed revolver

[Vinnie]

Glocksidental discharges everywhere.

Exactly.
A manual safety is a 'must' on a service sidearm.

[Farmer Dean]

I have a S&W model 1955 in .45acp.When I use full moon clips I can just about stay even with my friend who shoots a 1911A1.

[Vaquero]

A 1917 smith and wesson revolver in .45 ACP with moon clips

[NorthMountain]

Gag. 45 at least is needed. I prefer a 1911 but a lighter weight double stack double action semi auto, Beretta, Sig or Ruger will do.
I can’t imagine the military with friggin Glocks.

Glock makes .40, 10mm, and .45 pistols. FYI.

[Chuckster]

I think the Army ruled out the .38 during the Philippine insurrection.

[real saxophonist]

Glock makes a .45.

Just sayin...

[SJSAMPLE]

More discharges because more people (more COPS) are carrying them. There’s no shortage of 1911 NEGLIGENT discharges, either. Glock owners just never say, “Don’t worry, the safety’s on.” before shooting themselves.

[Daniel Ramsey]

Army should go with the G21 in .45acp.

[Vaquero]

I praise Gunney for capitalizing on his name to make a buck. I have seen him praise the 1911 to no end before he became a Glock spokesman.

He is taking care of his families interests first. Bless the guy.

[SJSAMPLE]

Minigun.
Belt fed.
Revolving cylinder. and barrels.

[Vaquero]

They don’t say nothing....They just shoot themselves

[Dogbert41]

Glock 17/19 and train to carry with empty chamber until in combat. Like any other weapon they carry. No big deal.