Colin Parkinson
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The truth is strong in this one.
Will 2021 see a new pistol buy?
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OldSolduer
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In all seriousness the CAF is not serious about a pistol replacement nor training people to effectively employ them. As you said, they are a status symbol and nothing more.
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Frankly I think the pistol should be the primary learning tool for the Military on basic marksmanship -- pistols are hard to shoot well due, and pistol ammo is cheap, compared to rifle ammo - and generally most pistols last longer (round count) and are both cheaper to get than rifles/carbines, and cheaper to maintain. The bonus is due to the small size - they are a great safety training tool.
In short I think everyone should be issued one ---
BUT I still stand on my previous statements that it should have been a much lower priority item.
Modern NODS, and for the C8's a decent rail , MFAL, Suppressors, LPVO would have been a much better upgrade for weapons -- let alone the massive big ticket deficiencies...
In short I think everyone should be issued one ---
BUT I still stand on my previous statements that it should have been a much lower priority item.
Modern NODS, and for the C8's a decent rail , MFAL, Suppressors, LPVO would have been a much better upgrade for weapons -- let alone the massive big ticket deficiencies...
Colin Parkinson
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If it gets a project team experienced and they have a "win", likley they are ready for a more complex project.
Haggis
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The original RFP called for up to 22,000 units. We're getting initially 7,000 and, at best, 16,000. That being said, according to the news release, this is an Army-centric buy. The other services will (may) be equipped later.
Remember, too, that this has dragged on so long that the project is older than the project team members.
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- I thought the RCN uses Sig Sauers exclusively, not the Browning?
- Aside from fighter crews, I don't know who in the RCAF regularly uses the 9mm unless deployed.
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Pretty sure the intent was to also replace the P225, P226 and P239 with the new gun, as the modular frame and slide method can accomplish all their roles in one.
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Good idea fairy
Have someone wear the RCN tunic (with wings, etc as appropriate) and an RCAF shirt/tie. See if anyone notices.
/Good idea fairy
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Or issue Tac Hel pilots blue ranks with Army insignia on them.
Colin Parkinson
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But is it flight and ship certified......
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I bet 434 Sqn still has the Hi-Power on the OT&E waiting list...
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Webley, probably…
Haggis
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I enjoy shooting my Webley.
Colin Parkinson
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Yes in both .455 and 38S&W
Looking at ammunition expenditures for the entire North African Campaign, apparently 1800rds of 38 S&W were expended (at least what was recorded)
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I wish I had one... I'm not really into handguns, but a Webley would be nice.
