US soldiers evaluating new pistol
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They mention testing the pistol a lot in the article. They already bought the gun so it's hard to consider it some sort of trial. They can't exactly say no now. I suppose if anything the people "testing" the pistol might offer feedback for improvements, which will probably be promptly ignored.
easyrider604
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Testing after the fact is like wearing your seatbelt after the crash.
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Might get you out of the ticket...
Might get them a reason to get out of the contract with a gun that, like an accident, goes bang when you don't want it to.
I wouldn't think so given there is about $550MM or more involved. Beretta made changes to the M9 after the Navy boys ran a bunch of +P machine gun ammo through them and managed to break some slides. Also, increased the size of the hammer pin.
When you are dealing with a company the size of the US Army, you want to please if you can. Folks have long memories.
Take Care
Bob
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