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."
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
Glock 45 swapped for a G21. Easy issue.
So maybe at $12 mil you'd be more concerned. Sure they may have purchased them cheaper but you get where this is going.
I'm not familiar with your acronyms so the last argument went over my head. Please clarify.
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.
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