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recceguy said:Item 3-1
The GSP must be provided
with fixed luminescent
tritium 3 dot adjustable
sights that assist CF
personnel in engaging the
target in periods of darkness
and reduced visibility.
3-15
When released, the magazine
(fully loaded, partial or
empty) should drop freely
from the pistol with little or
no assistance from the
shooter.
I was referencing those point when I made my comment, which was more pointing towards the fact that this contract is pushing towards a more modern pistol then the Hi-Power, and that they have thought of more then just an ambidextrous mag release. I'm a bit torn about the "in service with NATO country" stipulation though. On one hand it should guarantee we get a reliable, proven weapon. It could, however, be taken to mean we aren't going to explore some newer variants of proven weapons, the Sig Pro comes to mind. I wonder if the no depressing the trigger to take the weapon apart bit is a deliberate attempt to keep the glock out of the picture? Also if they aren't going to replace the P226 with this "GSP" why not just out and out say they want to buy P226s and site the advantages of a common pistol across the CF. Surely if the pistol meets the needs of CP / CANSOFCOM it will meet the needs of the rest of the CF.