Beretta Responds to M9A3 Disapproval by U.S. Army

Published on February 13, 2015
Duration: 5:52

Beretta developed the M9A3 as an Engineering Change Proposal to enhance the M9 pistol for the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System program. Despite meeting 84-86% of MHS requirements, the Army disapproved it due to 'too many changes.' Beretta highlights the M9A3's cost-effectiveness and performance improvements, drawing parallels to the M9A1's adoption by the Marines. Due to civilian demand, the M9A3 was released commercially.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army disapproved Beretta's M9A3 Engineering Change Proposal, citing 'too many changes' for a simple update. Although it met 84-86% of MHS requirements, Beretta emphasized its cost-effectiveness and performance benefits, later releasing it commercially.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: M9A3 & Army Proposal
  2. 01:30Army Disapproval of M9A3 ECP
  3. 02:48M9A3 Cost & Performance Strategy
  4. 03:50M9A3 vs. Modular Handgun System (MHS)
  5. 05:07Beretta M9A3 Commercial Release

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the U.S. Army disapprove of the Beretta M9A3 Engineering Change Proposal?

The U.S. Army disapproved the M9A3 ECP, citing 'too many changes' which meant it couldn't be classified as a simple update to the existing M9 platform.

What percentage of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) requirements did the Beretta M9A3 meet?

The Beretta M9A3 met approximately 84-86% of the requirements set forth for the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) program.

Will the Beretta M9A3 be available for civilian purchase?

Yes, due to significant interest from the market, Beretta announced the M9A3 would be released commercially for civilian and law enforcement customers in the latter half of 2015.

What are some key features of the Beretta M9A3?

The M9A3 features a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish, a Vertec-style thin grip, a 3-slot Picatinny rail, and a threaded barrel designed for suppressor compatibility.

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