Well I was in MarDet Frankfurt, Mosscow and Ottawa and got out 21 years ago. We had Smith and Wesson 4 inch Model 19’s . The standard DSS issue at the time. We also had one 2 inch Model 19 for all of us to share when wearing a suit. G19 vs model 19 big difference. David
No one outside of gun forums gives a shit who is using G19s.
They are already the most popular firearm (short of the cheap bullshit that invariably ends up in a trace) sold in the US, I believe.
MSGs got rid of the revolvers over a decade ago. Currently use M9/A1 and in the next couple of years will transition to the same pistol DSS uses again. So another pistol will enter the USMC’s inventory
The MARADMIN is only about allowing them to shoot the qualification course with them, by MCO you cannot carry for duty a weapon you have not qualified with in the last year.
^ Probably one of the best, most concise descriptions I’ve seen of the G19. “Big enough to fight with, small enough to conceal.”
Yep ,the G-19 is the Swiss Army knife of combat pistols it doe’s it all well. Those special op’s men can carry more needed supplies when there there handgun is light . The heavy pig CQB is a freak-in boat anchor and a pain to carry. I would g19 too and carry more needed ammo ,mags and mission goods. The G-19 will fight like the rest. Be safe and live to see another sunrise.
I find this very interesting: the men can carry it both concealed off-duty as well as into battle in a full battle rattle.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/10/john-boch/marines-dump-45s-9mm-special-ops/
About time someone made a wise decision.
That’s how I got my Austria-proofed G19. It’s the only handgun I’ve never once thought of selling.
I just got a 26 that was Austrian Marked. So, I wouldn’t doubt they are already importing some models to compensate for shortages/demand.
Are they authorized under some law to carry concealed when off duty?
G19 > G17.
Also, Iraq is flooded with G19s and G19 mags.
LOL, yeah man… you just have to schedule your arms draw a week in advance and give a good reason.
“Country line dancing” should work.
♪ ♫
Swing high, swing low with a do – si – do – si – do
We will pass out in June, the G19s that we sure will swoon
On the banks of the Buffalo
♪ ♫
SI checks would get interesting to say the least.
The article specifically states: the men can carry it both concealed off-duty as well as into battle in a full battle rattle.
Therefore the question
TTAG is fake.
This is probably an article based on what some huge fat guy hanging out at a gun store said, who happened to have an EGA tattoo on his forearm.
i.e… fake.
doublepost
Should have done this in the 1st place, the following is cut and pasted from the MarineTimes. The reference to concealed carry profile, the author of TTAG took out of context.
Since last year, MARSOC has purchased and fielded 1,654 Glock 19s because Raiders needed a reliable secondary weapon “that could be used for both a concealed carry profile and a low-visibility profile,” and having one approved pistol for all special operators saves money, he said.
Are they using gen 3 or gen 4?