What are they replacing the M9 with?

In 2017, the Army announced the winner of its Modular Handgun System competition and replacement for the M9 to be the SIG Sauer P320.

Is the M9 still in service?

The Beretta M9—officially the Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9—is the designation for the Beretta 92FS semi-automatic pistol used by the United States Armed Forces….Beretta M9.

Why was the M9 replaced?

The M9, in service since the late 1980s, is approaching this limit. Examples in service are showing signs of terminal wear, and rather than replacing them with newly built M9s, the Army decided to opt for a new weapon to address design weaknesses.

Is the Beretta M9 obsolete?

Now that the Beretta M9 9mm service pistol is in the process of being phased out in favor of the SIG Sauer M17 pistol (AKA the P320) one can’t help but ask: does the Beretta M9/92 pistol in general still have a place in the 21st Century? The Beretta is indeed an aged pistol.

Why did the army pick SIG over Glock?

The Army believed that the Sig had a “slight technical advantage” over the Glock; a table in the GAO report suggested it scored a “good” rating to Glock’s “acceptable.” The Sig also won high points in both ergonomics and ballistic performance. Glock also claimed Army evaluators were biased during evaluations.

Why did military stop using Beretta?

In the mid-2010s the Army started up a competition for a new handgun. Although Beretta had a newly redesigned M9A3 waiting in the wings the Army declined to evaluate it, citing a history of reliability and design problems with the original M9.

What is the best Beretta 92 model?

The 6 Best Beretta 9mm Pistols

• Beretta PX4 Storm Compact: A DA Beretta 9mm Perfect For Concealed Carry.
• Beretta 92/Beretta M9: The Original Beretta 9mm.
• Beretta APX: The Modern Beretta 9mm.
• Beretta PX4 Storm: Big Beretta 9mm For The Digital Age.

What was the purpose of the Beretta M9?

The M9 was intended by Beretta to be a general service pistol for military and law enforcement use, and it has excelled in that role, being the service pistol for countless militaries and police forces all across the world. In the hands of a civilian, the M9 can still be used for a variety of purposes.

What kind of sights does a Steyr M9 use?

Any potential buyer worried about Steyr’s unique trapezoidal sights (they shouldn’t be, trap sights are great) can keep calm – the TruGlo TFX sights are a standard three-dot arrangement, and Trijicon and XS Sights also make sights for the Steyrs. Next down the line is the Steyr M-A1.

How much is a spare magazine for a Steyr M9?

Spare magazines are expensive ($35+), and the same goes for replacement sights, although the factory trapezoidal sights are some of the best available for close-quarters duty. Sadly, the grips are completely non-adjustable, but you can get the M9-A1 in OD green, so that’s something.

What’s the difference between the M9 and 92FS?

The second biggest difference between the two weapons is the sights. The 92FS has a three dot sight system, whereas the M9 has a two dot system instead (which many actually prefer since it can be easier to line up the sights). The 92FS also has a radiused back strap, which the M9 lacks.