You say you don't care how much a weapons system costs, but we're not talking about Star Wars here, we're talking about a handgun. We can save money and equip more soldiers if smart purchasing decisions are made and reasonable cost controls are in place.
You tell me now, how is it that we're spending over $400 billion per year on defense and they haven't added one new division? I think we're getting cheated and it's harming our defense and the soldiers themselves.
This $1,700 pistol is a perfect example. You can spend 1/2 the amount: $850, get an excellent .45, and equip twice as many Marines. You say I don't know anything about procurement. Maybe, but I know plenty about firearms, and there's no rational reason to equip soldiers with top-notch custom guns, which is what you get for $1,700. Are they using them in competition? For the price of this contract you could probably enlist 50 more Marines.
Anyway, they're supposed to be relying their rifles. Replace that junker M16 if you really want to help them.
The $400 Billion per year has been for the most part wisely and responsibly spent and thanks to that effort by professionals in your Government, things are going fairly well (nobody's invaded your little burg lately, have they?)
If you sincerely think you've greater smarts and ability than the rest of us, go for it: take your resume out and knock the dust off and get a job with the Government acquisition system and make a difference.
If you'd rather carp and impugn our integrity from the comfort of your home - well, heck that's your right too. It's just a lot easier than actually doing something.