British Ministry of Defense adopts Glock 17

[drmitchgibson]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/jan/11/british-forces-afghanistan-glock-pistols

http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=1687

 

[poopgiggle]

An £8.5m contract has been awarded to Glock after a tendering contest and trials stretching over two years. No British company competed; even the new pistol's holster is made abroad, in Italy

Can anyone think of a British handgun manufacturer off the top of their head? I can't.

 

[The Antichrome]

Can anyone think of a British handgun manufacturer off the top of their head? I can't.

Webly & Scott, and Enfield, ... Long since outta business afaik

 

[The Antichrome]

I hope we see a large surplus supply of Brownings on the market.

...and why the hell did it take 4 seconds to draw the BHP? Lanyard ring?

 

[threegungeezer]

I hope we see a large surplus supply of Brownings on the market.

...and why the hell did it take 4 seconds to draw the BHP? Lanyard ring?

I am thinking that they were probably required to carry it with an empty chamber, so draw and rack the slide,hence the longer time to fire. That is how we were required to carry the 1911 when I was an MP in the Navy.

 

[poopgiggle]

...and why the hell did it take 4 seconds to draw the BHP? Lanyard ring?

1. Flap holster
2. Troops are required to carry chamber empty.

e;fb

 

[dennishoddy]

What poop said. Stupid rules of engagmement by stupid leaders.

 

[Scott Hearn]

I hope we see a large surplus supply of Brownings on the market.

...and why the hell did it take 4 seconds to draw the BHP? Lanyard ring?

From the article:

Speaking at Woolwich Arsenal in south-east London, where journalists and officials were invited to test the pistol, he described the decision to equip British troops with the weapon as a "massive step forward". He explained that with the Browning, a soldier had to undo the holster flap, flick the safety catch and draw a bullet from the magazine before firing a shot.

I don't own a BHP, but why can't you carry one with a round chambered? And flap holsters? Really?

 

[poopgiggle]

Webly & Scott, and Enfield, ... Long since outta business afaik

not sure if BSA ever made handguns, but I don't think they even make motorcycles anymore.

 

[dennishoddy]

I recently fondled an H&H double African Rifle that was valued at $160,000.00.
In Oklahoma. Way out of my league.

 

[Iggie]

I recently fondled an H&H double African Rifle that was valued at $160,000.00.
In Oklahoma. Way out of my league.

Wow... Let me guess you had to hand over your first born and wear white gloves.

 

[dennishoddy]

And donate a kidney.

 

[jwbucha]

That's because GLOCK