Picked this up the other day. Gallatin-manufactured M9 (LE version with three 15-round mags). I was a little bit apprehensive when I ordered it, given the reports of spotty QC from the Tennessee factory. But (at least in the fit and finish department) it seems well executed. The "GALLATIN TN" marking is so tiny that I first thought it was missing, but it's next to the serial number on the forward left part of the frame. Serial number is "M9-221xxx" which puts it as 2019 manufacture.
Most folks that have reported issues with these seem to mention poor machining and/or sloppy finish problems. They all seem to function normally. Hopefully, Gallatin has a handle on most of their bugs.
I note that the included mags are 15 rounders. Did the US Military ever buy any of the 17 rounders?
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