Marines order Colt .45s

[RickN]

Going by cost alone, it was still cheaper to stick with the 1911 type over a whole new model, even at $1875 a piece.

 

[AKguy1985]

I think its kinda cool they got some new 1911's.

 

[BCurry1]

Reposted from another site. To give some explaination as to why Glocks and M&P's were not considered.

The CQBP solicitation didn't allow for a lot of flexibility, specifying single action design, grip safety, hammer and desired compatibility with existing M1911 magazines. The order is too small for manufacturers to design a pistol specifically for this competition, but other designs that might be game changers (Glock 21, HK45 and M&P45 come to mind) were excluded. Below is from the solicitation synopsis.

"Semi-automatic, .45 ACP caliber. Single stack magazine must hold at least 7 rounds. It is desirable that the pistol function with the Marine Corps .45 ACP 7-round magazine (NSN 1005-01-373-2774) used in the current MEUSOC pistol. Pistol must have an accessory rail meeting MIL-STD-1913 specifications to mount accessories. It must have a grip safety and an ambidextrous manual safety which are operable by users wearing cold weather and NBC gloves. It has dull, non reflective surfaces and uses standard military colors. It must lock the slide or bolt to the rear after the last round in the magazine is fired. It has a beveled magazine well to facilitate rapid loading. The pistol has a lanyard loop attachment point."

 

[druryj]

As a former Marine Infantry Officer, (who toted a 1911 for many years before we adopted the humungously fat Beretta), I am fine with my beloved Corps selecting the venerable 1911 platform. I'd wager logistical concerns played a big role. A very big role. Personally, I often carry a Glock 36 , but if I was issued a 1911 (again), I'd have no complaints. I'd strap that ***** on and go accomplish my mission...with an M4 and a few good men.

 

[Vamoose]

They're probably stocking up before Obama bans guns. Next thing you know they'll be stocking up on 'assault weapons' and 'clips'.

 

[rebelracer79]

I diddnt read through most of the nonsense, I'd like to know what the marines are paying per unit, I bet it's nowhere near the $1200+ us civis would pay and the money is staying right here in the USA

 

[RickN]

I diddnt read through most of the nonsense, I'd like to know what the marines are paying per unit, I bet it's nowhere near the $1200+ us civis would pay and the money is staying right here in the USA

I read $1875 but I bet that includes spare parts.

 

[JD8]

Glock 45 swapped for a G21. Easy issue.

??? Don't know what a glock "45" is?

So maybe at $12 mil you'd be more concerned. Sure they may have purchased them cheaper but you get where this is going.

Ah yes I was off, but not really. It's still a drop in the bucket and it's what THEY want. You'll always have someone come in and say but, but, you could get 50,000 hi-points for that!!

I gotta ask....... why does their choice really bother you so much?

I'm not familiar with your acronyms so the last argument went over my head. Please clarify.

.40 glocks have issues, one of which is a Kaboom, the other is a reliability problem with Weapon Mounted Lights. The 4th gen should be a fix, but personally I'd stay away if I was arming 12,000 marines. That's just me though.

 

[SlammerG_89]

Here's one of my favorite 9mm pistols. Walther P88. King of the "Wonder Nines" in the 1980's and early 90's. I have a couple, including one that looks exactly like this one, including the $185 grips.

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It eats any and all ammo you feed it. Never had a failure in it. Draw back was that it has a very heavy trigger pull.

Ahhhhh the Walther P88. One of only three 9mm handguns I would ever own.

 

[POSITIVE DISCONTENT]

Nice looking .45. Good to see Colt back in the Govt contract business after the M4 was shifted to Remington. I like it better than the Sig and Beretta the Govt played with for a bit...