British armed forces choose Perfection - chose Glock

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/ja...ls-afghanistan

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Originally Posted by Guardian

British troops in Afghanistan – and on future operations anywhere else – will be better able to defend themselves with the help of the first new standard pistol issued to the armed forces in more than 40 years.

Faced with the threat of attacks at close quarters – not least from members of the Afghan security forces turned by the Taliban or bearing individual grievances – the new weapons will enable them to shoot faster and more effectively, troops say.

More than 25,000 Austrian-made Glock pistols will finally replace the clunky Browning sidearm with which squaddies and commandos have had to cope for decades, the Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday.

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If true, a gun issue on which the Brits and I agree. Article looks like it has been pulled???

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Originally Posted by Blockhead

If true, a gun issue on which the Brits and I agree. Article looks like it has been pulled???

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Here is the summary..
http://esciencenews.com/sources/the....on.afghanistan

What were they using before? I have no experience with what "was" carried, or their history in general, all I can think about this is: They aren't referencing a 1911 variant are they?

Browning Hi-Power http://www.eliteukforces.info/specia...high-power.php

I think it's a wise upgrade.

Article has been pulled as it breached an embargo. Yes, G17s are replacing HiPowers for the Brits.