The SEALS pick the Glock 19. (merged)

Canuck44 said:
And your source is? You seem to be pretty sure of your information. What was the cost to the FBI when they purchased their last order of 40Cal Glocks? Saying it "cost a lot more than that" is not an answer.
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Until recently sat on my agencies weapons advisory group ( 4 years almost ), during that time wrote the original spec along with 3 other members for our new service pistol, interacted with FBI during that time & other agencies - to discuss specifications & etc / been attending Shot Show since 1992 & am very familiar with all the different manufacturer pricing structures, not a pissing contest with you at all on this issue & first Glock armourers course goes back to the early 90's .

gadget
 
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bollox said:
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Police ordnance still offers the program on their leftover stock.
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ok you got me but they no longer represent Glock in IOP or conduct business on their behalf, plus are clearing out old stock at the old price & will sell to anyone .

gadget
 
Still iop pricing as above and have been selling their left over stock for years. Still need to provide agency id to purchase at that price.

Merry Christmas.
 
bollox said:
Still iop pricing as above and have been selling their left over stock for years. Still need to provide agency id to purchase at that price.

Merry Christmas.
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Merry Christmas to you also sir / no clue why you would have to show ID since he no longer has to adhere to the IOP program rules?

gadget
 
gadget said:
Until recently sat on my agencies weapons advisory group ( 4 years almost ), during that time wrote the original spec along with 3 other members for our new service pistol, interacted with FBI during that time & other agencies - to discuss specifications & etc / been attending Shot Show since 1992 & am very familiar with all the different manufacturer pricing structures, not a pissing contest with you at all on this issue & first Glock armourers course goes back to the early 90's .

gadget
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Thanks adds credibility to your statement. If I owned stock in Glock I would be happier than a clam. If I was an American taxpayer I would be shaking my head.

As somebody else mentioned earlier, who would pick a Glock 19 over a SIG 226....nobody. I would suggest there was more into the reasoning for buying the Glock than price, accuracy or reliability. Being a cynic my guesses would include a political payoff to Germany for getting involved in Iraq to a Senators desire to support a constituent. The US Government has a reputation as being the best government money can buy.

Take Care

Bob
 
Canuck44 said:
Thanks adds credibility to your statement. If I owned stock in Glock I would be happier than a clam. If I was an American taxpayer I would be shaking my head.

As somebody else mentioned earlier, who would pick a Glock 19 over a SIG 226....nobody. I would suggest there was more into the reasoning for buying the Glock than price, accuracy or reliability. Being a cynic my guesses would include a political payoff to Germany for getting involved in Iraq to a Senators desire to support a constituent. The US Government has a reputation as being the best government money can buy.

Take Care

Bob
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You can't Bob. It's a private company and does not trade on the stock market.
 
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Funniest thing is that choice of pistols for a military force is practically irrelevant. Even if you don't issue them at all, in a fighting force the only difference would be a slight decrease of on duty suicide rates at best.

Boot insoles are way more important piece of technology in this case.
 
Can't understand why SEALs wouldn't go for a 10mm auto like a Glock 20 or 40. This a versatile cartridge that can be uploaded or downloaded. I would imagine that when a SEAL really has to fire, they would need to put a big hurt on the target and nothing in a semi beats 10mm auto. And cost is low, and the number of operators is relatively low, so dollar cost is peanuts compared to other costs. Just don't get it..
 
Hamsta said:
Can't understand why SEALs wouldn't go for a 10mm auto like a Glock 20 or 40. This a versatile cartridge that can be uploaded or downloaded. I would imagine that when a SEAL really has to fire, they would need to put a big hurt on the target and nothing in a semi beats 10mm auto. And cost is low, and the number of operators is relatively low, so dollar cost is peanuts compared to other costs. Just don't get it..
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Not a nato cartridge
 
Canuck44 said:
As somebody else mentioned earlier, who would pick a Glock 19 over a SIG 226....nobody.
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Someone who is already carrying 80+ lbs of gear, most of which is more mission critical than a sidearm?
Someone who is looking for a more easily concealed weapon which still retains full size capacity?
Someone who wants interoperability and parts support from units already in theatre/fleet (Marsoc), though a case can be made for the Sig as USN Aviation issues Sigs?
And on that note, aircrew who undergo significant G. Every bit of weight that can be shed adds up quickly at 7.5x.

Just my thoughts. Opinions vary.
 
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