France's new Glock 17

January 09, 2020, 01:08 PM

Not a two-tone guy myself, but I guess someone in French procurement likes it:

https://www.thefirearmblog.com...e-frances-new-glock/

January 09, 2020, 01:44 PM

oddball

75,000 Glocks. That is a decent sized order

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January 09, 2020, 01:46 PM

RioGrande481

I hope this means we might see some surplus MAC 50 pistols.

RioGrande481

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January 09, 2020, 02:19 PM

PASig

quote:
Originally posted by RioGrande481:
I hope this means we might see some surplus MAC 50 pistols.

Or their version of the Beretta:

quote:

The French military adopted a modified version of the 92F with a decocking-only lever as the PAMAS G1. These pistols have tellurium in the slide, making the steel brittle and as such only have a service life of approximately 6,000 rounds.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_92

January 09, 2020, 02:33 PM

cslinger

As Glocks go it’s a pretty handsome pistol. Didn’t even know Glock did the “glow in the dark” sight thing.

It’s a good choice, IMO. Good gun for the tasks at hand.

Chris

January 09, 2020, 02:56 PM

RichardC

I like the color coordinated lanyards.

January 09, 2020, 03:04 PM

x0225095

nice...

i like the luminous u-shaped sights.

January 09, 2020, 03:05 PM

Nipper

The G17 two-tone colors appear to match their camo in the pics. Those French fashion hounds...

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January 09, 2020, 03:08 PM

GataGunner

I like the little proof marks on the slide.

January 09, 2020, 04:44 PM

LtJL

If you are wearing a uniform, there's nothing better than a Gen 5 G17. (except, maybe, a 226)

January 09, 2020, 05:03 PM

elberettas

quote:
Originally posted by LtJL:
If you are wearing a uniform, there's nothing better than a Gen 5 G17. (except, maybe, a 226)

Agreed!

January 09, 2020, 05:39 PM

TikritTourist

Rumor is, instead of live rounds, the pistols merely fire a white flag!

January 09, 2020, 05:45 PM

Ryanp225

VOUS ACHETEZ UN GLOCK!!

January 09, 2020, 06:00 PM

SteadyHand

quote:
Originally posted by TikritTourist:
Rumor is, instead of live rounds, the pistols merely fire a white flag!

Wait...what?...this isn't Virginia! (kidding)

January 09, 2020, 06:17 PM

P220 Smudge

quote:
Originally posted by TikritTourist:
Rumor is, instead of live rounds, the pistols merely fire a white flag!

I'm not French or affiliated with anything French, but Jesus this joke is so tired. Is this really necessary in 2020? I mean, what's the value added here?

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...935/m/9660060564/p/1

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January 09, 2020, 06:28 PM

x0225095

quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
quote:
Originally posted by TikritTourist:
Rumor is, instead of live rounds, the pistols merely fire a white flag!

I'm not French or affiliated with anything French, but Jesus this joke is so tired. Is this really necessary in 2020? I mean, what's the value added here?

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...935/m/9660060564/p/1

There isn’t any value to it...nor reality either.

January 09, 2020, 06:49 PM

ruger357

That’s a nice looking pistol. I’d like to have one. Hope they are drop safe since they are going to the French.

I can’t tell for sure but is the half moon cut gone?

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January 09, 2020, 06:55 PM

P220 Smudge

quote:
Originally posted by ruger357:
Hope they are drop safe since they are going to the French.

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January 09, 2020, 07:02 PM

cslinger

I am actually surprised they have gone pretty much completely to non domestic arms. The French have a pretty long history making some pretty decent domestic arms and arming their country with them.

January 09, 2020, 07:02 PM

ruger357

Sorry but I have disdain for the French since every one I’ve ever met acts like they smell something when they encounter an American...unless they need us to liberate their country.

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