Videos tagged with QLS Fork

This video details a fatal incident involving a SIG Sauer M18 pistol at FE Warren Air Force Base, leading to an immediate pause on M18 operations by Air Force Global Strike Command. The discussion highlights concerns about the P320 platform's safety, past incidents, and the potential for significant legal and financial repercussions for SIG Sauer. It emphasizes the importance of firearm safety and the need for accountability in military equipment.

A US Air Force NCO was fatally shot by his own Sig Sauer M18 service pistol while it was still holstered. The incident occurred when the NCO removed his Safari Land holster with the M18 inside, unlocked the QLS fork, and placed it on a table, resulting in an accidental discharge. This event led to an immediate pause on all M18 operations within Air Force Global Strike Command and a directive to use M4 rifles in its place pending investigation. The video highlights a history of uncommanded discharges with the Sig P320 platform, including instances of guns discharging when dropped or in hand, and notes ongoing litigation and previous agencies dropping Sig products.

This video provides a detailed look at a battle belt setup, emphasizing its utility for training and specific scenarios rather than everyday carry. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms training, demonstrates a minimalist approach focusing on quick-draw capability and modularity. The setup features a Blue Alpha exterior belt with an inner belt, a T-Rex Arms Ragnarok holster for a Glock 19 utilizing a Safariland Mid-Ride UBL with a QLS system for quick pistol swaps, and Mars Carriers with Tek-Lok for magazine retention.