An article about replacing the M9.

[jrdolall]

I own several handguns, and I prefer a higher caliber. I like the stopping power," said Tillery, who was also qualifying at the Fort Stewart range. "I've seen people take a few hits and keep coming. If I have to draw my gun and use it, I want them to stop immediately."

We all love the old "stopping power" argument.

"If you're driving an old, beat-up Chevy, you're spending more money than you'd spend on a new car payment," said Daryl Easlick, a civilian who works at Fort Benning in Georgia and develops weapons meant for up-close fighting.

Well...if the car is 40 years old then that may be true but in most cases it is much cheaper to keep your car running than to buy a new car.

Lots of complaints that the M9 is too bulky for people with smaller hands. They are also considering allowing the use of "ammo that expands or fragments".

I think it is time for the army to develop a new handgun but I found the article to be interesting.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/10/1...o-supply-army-with-new-handgun/?intcmp=hplnws

 

[Zerodefect]

Those same troops were completely right about our older 5.56mm rounds being ineffective. We've replaced the ammo, and they're happy with 5.56 again. The new rounds work well,the old rounds were just zinging right through people like an ice pick.

Sometimes, they're right when they notice a pattern with ammo failures. So, I'm not going to discount their complaints about 9mm. Sometimes labs results don't reflect real world evidence. If I have plenty of troops choosing, or wanting a .45, I'm going to listen. These guys know they're stuff. They're the most experienced soldiers we've seen in a long time.

And the M9 is heavy like the 1911. Any place we can lose weight is a good idea. Can save half a pound on gear just by switching to an M&P or Glock.

 

[Old Dog]

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