Air Force Ordering Glock 19's

[Lapietra]

Saw this on another forum.

Looks like the Air Force is ordering G19's.

Not a lot of units were ordered so makes me wonder who will be assigned them.

Interesting that they are choosing Glock versus the Beretta M9 and Sig 228 already assigned to most DOD personnel.

I tend to agree with them. I am a .40 guy and have a Beretta 96, Glock 23 and Sig P229. I like the Glock the best. Just my preference.

See Below:

Solicitation Number:
W52H0909D0272 Notice Type:
Special Notice Synopsis:
Added: Jun 29, 2011 10:56 am
Army Contracting Command - Warren anticipates modifying Contract W52H09-09-D-0272 on or about 14 July 2011 for the purpose of issuing a delivery order for a one-time purchase of 940 each Glock 19 Compact Pistols and 14 packages Contractor Spare Part kits on behalf of the U.S. Air Force.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

[gumby]

Pilots possibly, years ago they carried 2" S&W model 15's.

[JTROKS]

Maybe specific type airframe pilots or OSI agents. Another possible unit of the USAF that requested them may be CCT (Combat Control Team)

[Oceanbob]

They fit into the Pilots bailout bag just fine.

[Flopper]

Maybe specific type airframe pilots or OSI agents. Another possible unit of the USAF that requested them may be CCT (Combat Control Team)

My first thought was the ParaJumpers.

[dls]

Budget cuts.

[JTROKS]

My first thought was the ParaJumpers.

When I said CCT I was thinking of PJs being associated with them, which is wrong. Although they go through the same basic technical training school they are totally different AFSCs. I'm sure they wouldn't approve of Glock 19s to TACP unless the US Army is making a switch to Glock 19s also.

[bwiese]

Small numbers? Could just be guard post stuff.

[Blackhawk556]

Budget cuts.

At least they are getting something good. I wonder if S&W tried to get their M&P in there.

[Peter.Steele]

Small numbers? Could just be guard post stuff.

I suspect it's probably for the pseudo-LE civilian contract security on bases. IIRC, our base police at NAVSTA Mayport had Glocks, but it's been a while so I might be incorrect.

[SA227driver]

I would guess pilots. They had them in place with some squadrons already.

[camron882]

maybe AFSOC?

[1lostinspace]

Everyone hates Glock but are forced to use them because they work and work and work again.

[gumby]

Everyone hates Glock but are forced to use them because they work and work and work again.

Yep. My nephew is a pilot for the USAF and he's heard rumor of getting a new pistol but he told me that last Christmas.

[zfields]

Everyone hates Glock but are forced to use them because they work and work and work again.

God...You post the most retarded *****.