The REAL Reason The US Military STILL Says NO To Glock!

Published on August 13, 2024
Duration: 8:18

The US Army's decision to select the SIG Sauer P320 over Glock for its new sidearm was primarily driven by the P320's external manual safety feature. While Glock has since introduced modularity, the Army's concern stems from a perceived lack of trust in the general recruit population to safely handle striker-fired handguns without an external safety. Elite units like Special Forces and Delta Force, with highly experienced personnel, are permitted to use Glocks.

Quick Summary

The US Army's rejection of Glock for its new sidearm was primarily due to the absence of an external manual safety, a feature present on the selected SIG Sauer P320. This safety feature is considered crucial for the general recruit population's safe handling of striker-fired handguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Army's Sidearm Decision: P320 vs. Glock
  2. 00:47The Modularity Myth
  3. 01:36The Core Reason: External Manual Safety
  4. 02:04Why the Military Needs Manual Safeties
  5. 02:22Elite Units vs. General Army
  6. 03:09Trusting Recruits with Striker-Fired Handguns
  7. 03:50Realism of Military Firearm Choices
  8. 05:03Instructor's Perspective on Safety
  9. 05:50Price and Modularity Revisited
  10. 06:24Decisions Made, Unchanging Policy
  11. 06:53Glock's Potential for Manual Safeties

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary reason the US Army chose the SIG Sauer P320 over Glock for its new sidearm?

The main driver was the P320's inclusion of an external manual safety, a feature deemed essential by the Army for its general recruit population to ensure safe handling of striker-fired handguns.

Does Glock offer modularity, and why wasn't that enough to win the US Army's sidearm contract?

Glock has since developed modular capabilities for its handguns. However, the Army's decision was primarily based on the lack of an external manual safety on Glock models, which was a non-negotiable requirement for the general force.

Are Glocks used by any branches of the US military?

Yes, elite units such as Special Forces and Delta Force, comprised of highly experienced personnel, are permitted to use Glock pistols, indicating a trust in their proficiency with firearms lacking external safeties.

Could Glock add a manual safety to its pistols to be considered by the US military in the future?

The video suggests that if Glock were to offer a pistol with an external manual safety, it could be a strong contender for future military contracts. Civilian versions of the P320 with manual safeties are already available.

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