FBI Seeking new bids

[daBear]

So I think it would be interesting to see which companies actually submit a proposal. Naturally the wording is such that even a corporate lawyer is muttering WTF??
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***edit..DRAT! Try this and click on the Solicitations PDF below the Cover Letter notice
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportu...3fabb2f163118a889e278&tab=core&tabmode=list&=

 

[mmattockx]

Your link is non-functional.


Mark

 

[enefgee]

So they want the M&P? Reading the specs, that's what they're saying.

 

[agilent_one]

So they want the M&P? Reading the specs, that's what they're saying.

That's my take, or the Sig P320. At least they ####-canned the magazine disconnect.

I wonder if Glock will make a mod without finger grooves to qualify?

 

[Armored Metal]

It'll be interesting to see what they end up getting.

 

[yohann160]

They are looking for a compact and full size that can use the same mags...

PISTOL PHYSICAL DIMENSIONSC.4.2.a Barrel4Class I: Barrel shall be a minimum of 3.75” not to exceed 4.25”Class II: Barrel shall be a minimum of 4.26” not to exceed 5.20”Barrel lengths between the two classes of pistol shall not be closer than 0.5”.C.4.2.b Height5Class I: No less than 4.75” and no greater than 5.6”Class II: No greater than 6”

Rules out M&P9c (3.5") unless they use a threaded barrel. Works for Glock 19 + 17

MAGAZINESC.4.3.a CapacityClass I: Magazine shall hold a minimum of 14 cartridgesClass II: Magazine shall hold a minimum of 16 cartridgesClass II magazines shall fit in Class I pistols and function the pistol asdesigned.C.4.3.d No extended magazines, or “+” floor plates, for any Class of pistol arepermitted.

Rules out M&P9c (12 rounds). Works for Glock 19 (15 rounds) + Glock 17 (17 rounds).

If a trigger safety is present, it is preferred the safety match thecontour of the trigger bow.

Works for M&P. Key word is preferred.

MAGAZINE CATCH/RELEASEC.4.6.a The magazine catch shall be located on the frame near the junction of thetrigger guard and the grip.C.4.6.b The magazine catch shall be ambidextrous.It is allowable for this to be accomplished by moving the magazine catchbutton from the left side to the right side by an FBI gunsmith.

Glock Gen 4 and M&P work

High Visibility SightsHigh visibility sights are required for Class I & II pistols.It is preferred these sights be the Trijicon8HD night sights (GL101O) orsimilar high visibility sights.The high visibility sights may have a “U” notch in the rear sight.

Wow FBI has good taste.

FRAME/RECEIVERC.4.15.a Finger grooves on the frame are not permitted.

Rules out Glock but not a big issue to fix... just change the mold.

I reckon they are leaning towards Glock 19 and 17 with Trijicon HD's without finger grooves.

 

[enefgee]

They could go with the 'full size' M&P and the long slide M&P - both run the same mags, the full size is right at the limit for the 'compact' gun and the long slide makes it for the full size gun.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Maybe Steyr will finally have a breakthrough?!? As far as I can see it would meet all the requirements...

Yeah... Probably not!!!

 

[r34skyline]

Lol no downwards push for mag release, looks like hk is out.

 

[yohann160]

They could go with the 'full size' M&P and the long slide M&P - both run the same mags, the full size is right at the limit for the 'compact' gun and the long slide makes it for the full size gun.

True. M&P or Glock would be a win IMO.