US Marine Corps
The US Marine Corps started issuing the Glock 19M pistol to marines, which they call the M007, in May 2017.
“The M007 has a smaller frame and is easier to conceal, making it a natural selection to meet the Marine Corps’ conceal carry weapon requirement,” Gunnery Sgt. Brian Nelson said in a November 2017 Marines Corps Systems Command press release.
And since the Corps continually upgrades and adds new weapons to its arsenal, we reached out to the Marines Corps Systems Command, which is in charge of all acquisitions for the Corps, to find out which standard issue weapons it currently gives to Marines.
Check them out below:
1. Beretta M9 pistol
US Marine Corps
The Beretta M9 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol.
2. Beretta M9A1 pistol
US Marine Corps
Specifically designed for the Corps, the Beretta M9A1 is an upgrade to the M9.
The M9A1 a little heavier than the M9, and has extra features, such as a sand-resistant magazine and a Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail under the barrel for accessories and more.
3. Colt M45A1 close quarters battle pistol
US Marine Corps
The Colt M45A1 is .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol that the Corps started purchasing in 2012.
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