US Army MPs use new Modular Handgun System to train, qualify

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[DTAD]

Soldiers and Civilians with the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach Provost Marshal Office (PMO) practiced and qualified with the Army’s new weapons system during a range at the Oberdachstetten Training Area Jan. 9-10.

Prior to being issued the M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System (MHS), the PMO used the M9 Beretta, a 1980s-era pistol. During the range, the reaction to handling and firing the new weapon was positive.

[Hiddigeigei]

In Basic I was issued a M1. When cleaning out the cosmoline, I discovered there was no rifling left in the barrel; it was like a mirror. On the range when firing, I notice progressively spurts of dust walking down the berm. Every time I fired, the sight would drop down sever clicks. The platoon sergeant said, “Oh, that don’t matter. You got your buddies pulling targets. You’ll be alright.” When pulling targets. I noticed there was a lot of keyholing. We had all been issued worn-out junk.

[Magnum44]

I dont know how the military supply plans to handle it, but the Sig can accommodate swapping barrels/parts out for other calibers, like 45ACP. Special ops groups may have this type of option, but I thought special ops guys could pretty much customize their kit before now anyway.