Looks like the Glock 19 will be the new 9mm pistol of Naval Special Warfare.
The SIG’s are still in service but are to be phased out in favor of the Glock Model 19.
I am not sure what generation, but based on those G19 already in service with SOF I’d say the Gen 3 is likely.
I will follow up when I get more issued than holsters et al.
Sweet. Now I can instantly command a 50% premium of my Gen 3 19 on gunbroker. :rolleyes:
Hell, I’ll sell you the UPGRADED Generation 4 model - so new, even NSW doesn’t have it!! :rolleyes:
I wonder if they’ll go for the factory threaded barrels to boot?
Awesome. I had found no information on this.
This comes as no surprise. A Glock 19 is a solid choice for a defensive pistol.
Thank you for the information, sir.
I assume that a maritime version using the maritime cups in the striker assembly will be standard?
Is there any difference in the finish used on the slide or internals?
offensive
The best defense is a good offense.
There have been rumblings about NSW going to the G19 for a few months now and in all reality it has been in service with JSOC for at least a decade. Many thought that the G19 as the new pistol- dubbed an “operators pistol” vs. “service pistol,” was simply rumors. With the SIG Contract coming to an end and the immense popularity of the 19; not to mention lower price point of the Glock the timing makes sense.
WTBS I don’t have all the specs but I believe a stock G19 would meet most of the criteria right out of the box.
More to follow when I actually have an issued 19 in hand.
Dumb question, so don’t answer if you don’t feel like it, but what role does the HK45C serve, compared to what the Glock 19/P226 was suppose to do?
Out of curiosity, any word on why the 19 was picked over the 17? Relative unimportance of the sidearm v. added weight?
The HK 45C serves in the role of a suppressed pistol.
The 19 can fill a lot more roles without taking up as much real estate on an operators kit. The move away from a traditional sized “duty pistol” and a move to an “operators pistol” has been a reason behind the popularity of the G19.
The G19 is perhaps the most efficiently sized pistol in its class without giving up the capacity of a “duty size” pistol. The G19 can be carried covertly as well as overt supplement to a primary (RE: Long Gun) without being unnecessarily large (duty size).
Keep in mind that the G19 is replacing both the P239 and P226 9mm.
Personally, I think this has been a long time coming. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of really good pistols out there these days, and I like the SIG’s. But when you start carrying a lot of gear, a pistol that does everything a 226 does in a lighter more efficient package is a huge step forward.
Curious as well. I prefer my 17 over my 19 in every circumstance including iwb ccw. That being said the 19 is a damn fine pistol.
Not NSW but the Glock 19 has been in use throughout JSOC and SF for a while, glad NSW is getting on board too. There are still 17s and 26s around but the 19 can fill the role of a combat sidearm and a concealable weapon for 90% of users without issue. The 17 not so much.
Rick
Again, the main advantage of the G19 is portability vs. the G17 much like the MK18 is to the M4A1. We are not LE reliant mostly on a “duty weapon.” A G17 has a marginal edge from a pure shooting standpoint as would any duty size pistol. However, when you want to carry covertly or when you are kitted up and have to carry a variety of other tools such as comms, medical, engineering, heavy weps et al…trimming the fat every where you can is a never ending process.
“Economy of motion” isn’t just a catch phrase.
Good choice, no surprise that NSW is making the move.
A good shooter can rock someone’s world in speed and accuracy with a G19. Not giving up any magazine capacity either. Smart move all around.
What is the replacement sight of choice? Is there only one that is used, or do you have somewhat of a choice between different sights?
Not surprising at all. Though I have to wonder what it says about the Sig P320…
Got it. Makes a ton of sense.
Really curious about this too, actually.
I wondered this too, but honestly, I doubt it says anything more than the simple fact that no one has beaten the Glock 19 for size efficiency, and it has a hell of a track record.
All pistols suck, so you might as well carry the smallest one that still does the job if you primarily work with other tools.
If there’s any more concrete information on why the P320 was passed over, though, I’m definitely curious.