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Gordie Howe wrote:So the Iraqis get the cast-offs ?

donkey wrote:

Gordie Howe wrote:I read the US ARMY TANK Command receently ordered 9mm Ruger P95 s'. http://www.ruger.com/news/2004-12-23.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That story is from 2004 and those pistols were for the Iraqi military/security forces.

TACOM issued the contract specifically to supply Iraqi military/security forces. The requirement was for 10,000 pistols. They awarded Ruger a contract for 5,000. Sig received a contract to supply the other 5,000.

Gordie Howe wrote:I read the US ARMY TANK Command receently ordered 9mm Ruger P95 s'. http://www.ruger.com/news/2004-12-23.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That story is from 2004 and those pistols were for the Iraqi military/security forces.

Keep in mind that money is going to be a huge factor in selecting a new pistol and/or a new caliber. One of the main reasons the military selected the Beretta 92 over the Sig P226 was due to cost. 9mm ammo is also less expensive than .45 ammo.