Guns Glock Awarded FBI Contract Industry News June 29, 2016 Join the Conversation Earlier today FedBizOpps.gov announced a contract award for the FBI solicitation for new 9mm service and training weapons. In the solicitation the FBI required (1) compact framed pistol, (1) full size pistol, (1) Man-Marker (Simunition) pistol, and (1) Inert training pistol. While many thought Sig Sauer had this one all but in the bag with their popular and highly modular P320, the award went to Glock. While the FBI is the agency that submitted the original solicitation, it probably won't be the only agency that adopts the new pistol. Other government entities that may purchase pistols and parts under this contract include: United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security United States Marshals Service Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms United States Postal Service United States Treasury Department Drug Enforcement Agency United States Capitol Police United States Park Police United States Department of Energy Office of Inspector General (all Federal agencies) United States Department of Defense As to exactly what model(s) were awarded, we can tell you this: It isn't something currently commercially available. One of the bigger clues about this was the requirement “Finger grooves on the frame are not permitted“, which counts out a standard Generation 4 Glock. We will have further details for you tomorrow regarding other changes. You can check out the page on FedBizOpps.gov here, and read the original FBI solicitation here. Explore RECOILweb:[VIST] The National Naval Aviation Museum at Naval Air Station PensacolaPreview - Visit - Armed Forces History Museum RECOILtv Mail Call: TNVC OPS Core HelmetPreview - SHTF - Crawly Survival Cuisine NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
