Hi all
I recall reading some where that the USMC was using Glock 19s in some capacity. Has anyone seen one? Are they marked differently then a standard Glock 19?
Thanks
WB
In recent years the Glock has become preferred across the American military services. The Marine Special Operations Command has selected Glock 19s for its elite Raider unit, and even Delta has transitioned to the Glock 19
While the Sig Sauer P226 is used by many militaries and agencies worldwide, one of the most famous users of the pistol is the U.S. Navy SEALs, which used the P226 up until they switched to the Glock 19 around 2015
According to the Marine Times September 2016 issue, MEUSOC dropped the Colt after extensive comparison with the Glock19.FL-NC stated what I know, lots of SOCOM use the 19 now.
The Colt they had went away a while back
Apparently the guys with sand in their shoes disagree.Last time checked the Corps carries the greatest military sidearm in human history, the Colts M1911A1.
They are in a khaki camo color and have the new glow sights. Makes me proud to know those men are armed so well. I would not want a Glock if I were in their shoes.
Apparently the guys with sand in their shoes disagree.
Might check again...Last time checked the Corps carries the greatest military sidearm in human history, the Colts M1911A1.
They are in a khaki camo color and have the new glow sights. Makes me proud to know those men are armed so well. I would not want a Glock if I were in their shoes.
Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the M18 Modular Handgun System in September. This striker-fired, semi-automatic, 9-mm pistol is based on the Sig Sauer Model P320. The M18 will replace all other pistols in the Marine Corps inventory, including the M9, M9A1, M45A1 and M007.
Last time checked the Corps carries the greatest military sidearm in human history, the Colts M1911A1.
They are in a khaki camo color and have the new glow sights. Makes me proud to know those men are armed so well. I would not want a Glock if I were in their shoes.
MARSOC isn't part of JSOC. I have never seen anyone from NAVSPECWAR (except maybe attached/support personnel) using a M9 , and I worked with them off and on since the early 90's. I have seen them carrying Sig, HK, and Glock. The only 1911 pistols I have seen in the navy were vintage ones used by security personnel on ships or by seabees as a sidearm in Africa- not because they were "special", just because their stuff was really old. I have never seen a Glock pistol anywhere in the DOD outside of the SOF community.One thing about JSOC, is they can approve a list of weapons to choose from. The Glock 19 was accepted as one of those accepted weapons for MARSOC and others. One example I know of is Navy Seals can carry Sig P226, Beretta M9 (maybe still), 1911s, Glocks, and many others. Rank and file Marines are more limited to the M9, transitioning to the M18. I do not believe the G19 is widely accepted among traditional Marine units.
https://www.marines.mil/News/News-D...-fields-first-new-service-pistol-in-35-years/
The "new" .45 was big news 8 years ago.MARSOC isn't part of JSOC. I have never seen anyone from NAVSPECWAR (except maybe attached/support personnel) using a M9 , and I worked with them off and on since the early 90's. I have seen them carrying Sig, HK, and Glock. The only 1911 pistols I have seen in the navy were vintage ones used by security personnel on ships or by seabees as a sidearm in Africa- not because they were "special", just because their stuff was really old. I have never seen a Glock pistol anywhere in the DOD outside of the SOF community.
It came up short, however.
The "new" .45 was big news 8 years ago.
http://plbirnamwood.blogspot.com/2012/08/us-marines-return-to-m1911.html
It came up short, however.
I remember when those where the HOT item. So many at the LGS were waiting in line to spend big money on getting one. Pretty much just a Cera Coated Colt 1911 for to much money. Govt contracts at work again!
Does anybody know why?
Reliability? Field Performance?
The fundamentals of the design- SA, weight, 7-8 round capacity, .45 recoil, etc, should have known been before adoption, and are not a "surprise".
I would love to have a retired USMC M45, just because of what it is. I do have a Springfield TRP operator, which my $ says is at least as good as the M45.You think they were expensive then, try and find a USMC marked one under 5k now-a-days.
The issue was Colts cerakote really really sucked.. I have a M45A1 Custom Shop (Basically same gun) when you look at it wrong crap peels off. Colt screwed up, period the end.