Secret Service goes Glock 19 mos

[HardToHandle]

20 years with the 229 is a surprisingly long period of time. They’re the last major “visible” agency I’m aware of still issuing .357 Sig guns. It’s always been a “meh” caliber for me and I’ve only shot it a few times, but I’d take it over .40, if I had to.

Aren’t the FAMS still using .357 SIG?

[Pappabear]

It was the marshalls that just bought some STI pistols id Deltapoint Pros.

I was really surprised they chose the STI guns. I guess I’ve seen too many at competitions with 1 lb triggers that don’t run because they tweak them too much. I hope they prove outstanding, I might give one a try down the road if they prove duty ready. I read about them everything I could find.

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[jpmuscle]

What model STIs did they go with?


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[HCM]

What model STIs did they go with?


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The Staccato-P 9mm with the HOST II mounting system and the Delta Point Pro. It’s only their SOG folks.

They have been allowing RDS on regular Deputies Glocks for ate least the past year or two.

[HCM]

Aren’t the FAMS still using .357 SIG?

Yes but expect that to change.

[WillBrink]

http://soldiersystems.net/2019/08/01...edium=facebook


Seems like a sound choice. I probably would have pushed for an American manufacturer like S&W but that the Glock is a safe choice can’t be denied.

I'm more surprised they had .357 Sig which seemed like a solution is search of a problem. I understand it was better for intermediate barriers. Perhaps that was an aspect of adopting the .357?

[WillBrink]

I've had one for a while. I usually keep some Glock around to keep in practice. Still not a big fan.

Never understood the attraction myself.

[jpmuscle]

Never understood the attraction myself.

Well, NSW has them so you should be all about that.






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[tacticaldesire]

That’s because the leadership refused to evolve past the Cretaceous period.

Hell this is the same agency who refused to purchase Sigs with rails out of fears folks would put WMLs on them and use them as general purpose flashlights.


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I personally know of 3 incidents locally where that has happened. So while the worry is kind of dumb, there is some justification. A good low light training program negates the concerns however.

[WillBrink]

Well, NSW has them so you should be all about that.

Hah, not influenced by what others use other then to take a look at something if it's passed the smell test by the BTDT types. I went check out a 19, it for me, more or less same as other glocks: crap ergos, annoying little " Safe Action" trigger, meh sites, etc. I don't get the appeal and doubt I ever will, but i understand why they get chosen for large PD and units and such.