Do the Canadian Forces need a new pistol

Cavs42 please read my post again, second sentence says " Maybe this is what should be done" an opinion with the belief that the military has more pistols than only the ones issued. There are reports the military has a large number of the INGLIS BROWNINGS in storage, new in boxes. If they didn't have any in storage they had better start the bidding for new pistols. If they have none in stock and only the guns that are in service , where do they get a replacement? Maybe there is a armourer who has seen this stock of stored INGLIS pistols , to confirm or deny their exsistance.
 
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RCloud said:
Actually, I have. And the kit was more like 110lbs. My statement still stands. Polymer pistols don't withstand to the same degree as a quality metal pistol like a sig. Just look at the uses, who uses what and for what.
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great, so you know how much fun it is lugging that stuff around, you should also know that the pistol is never the primary firearm, hence, for the Canadian army a polymer framed striker fired IMO should be ideal.
 
whitbyman said:
great, so you know how much fun it is lugging that stuff around, you should also know that the pistol is never the primary firearm, hence, for the Canadian army a polymer framed striker fired IMO should be ideal.
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In every post I have refered to my pistol as a secondary weapon. Your logic is flawed-the differece between a sig p226 and a glock 17 is about 10 ounces. What is the advantage of a polymer pistol over the Sig P226? Compare, like i have said, who uses a Sig and who uses a glock-combat & service pistol=Sig Glock=service pistol. I think a lot of people have glock on the brain and need to listen to and observe the experts-see what they are saying and what they are doing. It isn't reaching for a polymer pistol.
 
RCloud said:
In every post I have refered to my pistol as a secondary weapon. Your logic is flawed-the differece between a sig p226 and a glock 17 is about 10 ounces. What is the advantage of a polymer pistol over the Sig P226? Compare, like i have said, who uses a Sig and who uses a glock-combat & service pistol=Sig Glock=service pistol. I think a lot of people have glock on the brain and need to listen to and observe the experts-see what they are saying and what they are doing. It isn't reaching for a polymer pistol.
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OK, this is a silly argument but I'll bite, so what is the disadvantage of one over the other, besides what that cool guy over there is using.

You are saying that the Sig P226 is superior because what???? Please, if you are going to jump on me at least come up with a logical argument, besides the one that those guys over there use a Sig so it must be good. Is that all you have?

BTW, I don't like the Glock, and never mentioned it. I think there are better handguns out there. I was speaking in general terms.
 
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BEARMAN said:
Cavs42 please read my post again, second sentence says " Maybe this is what should be done" an opinion with the belief that the military has more pistols than only the ones issued.
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My apologies. I honestly didn't see that line.:(

I too have heard the rumours of a vast stockpile of new Brownings still in packing grease, but I've never spoken to anyone who has seen this wonderful warehouse.
 
I have heard rumours of UFO's, and sensible people in Toronto, too... Just because I have not seen them with my own eyes, does not mean that they do not exist. I WANT TO BELIEVE!!

;)
 
The Sig P226 is a proven combat pistol with a proven history. It is used by the most elite units in the world (SeALs, JTF2 etc) not to mention countless LEAs (both tactical and conventional). My point, is not to jump on anyone, just that the CFs deserve the best-which is the Sig.
 
Weight is becoming the primary issue for the modern soldier, while a couple of ounces here there don't seem like much, it adds up quickly, weight on every piece of gear is going to need to be reduced as more stuff is given to the soldier to carry.
 
If weight is such a big deal, should get polymer handguns, like our always nice Sûreté du Québec's Walther P99, wich is basically the cadillac of polymer framed handguns (yes, better than a glock, anytime), and we probably could get a good price on them, we traded our old police revolvers + $ for nice P99s, I'm pretty sure our proud soldiers would agree with a new pistol.
What do you think guys? ..(please don't hit me... :D)
 
If they went to a poly gun you would have to think the Glock and S&W M&P would be the top two candidates. Both are manufacturered in the US and would be relaively inexpensive. Both are light and both are high capacity guns. Training costs would be low as both are low maintenace and both are easy to strip and clean.

Take Care

Bob
 
Artiz said:
If weight is such a big deal, should get polymer handguns, like our always nice Sûreté du Québec's Walther P99, wich is basically the cadillac of polymer framed handguns (please don't hit me... :D)
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BTW, Sureté du Quebec has Glock 17 and 19...
I'm not a GLock Fan, but I would take one as service pistol before a P99
 
Since the toss up appears to be generally between polymer framed guns and Sigs, how about one of the polymer frame Sig Sauers, like the 2022 or the 250?

Just a thought.
 
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