Videos tagged with US Army Procurement

This entry details the historical context and mechanical purpose of the AR-15/M16 forward assist. It explains that the feature was not part of Eugene Stoner's original design but was added due to US Army requirements stemming from their experience with reciprocating charging handles. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed knowledge of firearm design history and military procurement.

This analysis details why the US Army selected the Sig Sauer P320 (M17/M18) over the Glock 19X for the XM17 Modular Handgun System trials. Key factors included the requirement for a manual thumb safety and, crucially, true modularity. The Sig Sauer's removable serialized trigger group allowed for versatile frame configurations, a feature Glock's offering lacked, leading to a higher cost and lower rating for Glock.

This entry details the Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officer's Model, a specialized 1911 variant developed by Dale Hoffman and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1972. It highlights the pistol's development in response to dwindling supplies of older Colt models and its victory in 1971 Army trials against competitors from Colt, Smith & Wesson, and Walther. The M15 features a shortened barrel and slide, National Match sights, and was converted from existing 1911A1 inventory. It represents the last custom-made specialty pistol for general officers before the Army transitioned to the Beretta 92.