The Army's Modular Handgun Procurement

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Abstract:

The Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) is a weapon system produced by Sig Sauer that is to replace the Beretta M9/11 pistol, which has been used by the U.S. Army since 1986. The MHS will fire a 9mm bullet and comes in two sizes, full and compact. The Army is also procuring customized ammunition to increase accuracy and reliability over the life of the handgun. The Army launched its effort to replace the Beretta in 2004, adopted the Capabilities Production Document from the Air Force in 2013, released the Request for Proposal in August 2015, and awarded a contract in January 2017.

Author(s):
Peters, Heidi M. ; Purdy, Jason A.
Author Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2018 Jun 19
Pagination:
3

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
air force, procurement, acquisition, congress, contracts, intellectual property, military acquisition, training, weapons, ammunition, fixed price contracts, training devices, weapon systems, department of defense, lunar landings, united states
Keyword(s):
mhs(modular handgun system), Procurement Process
Subject Categories:
Ordnance; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 05
Update Date:
2021 Oct 13