The Marine Corps’ Combat Development and Integration collaborated with the Army on the development of the M18 requirement. “The M18 is unique in that it is a utility player capable of supporting a broad range of missions in which a handgun is required.” Billy Epperson, CD&I Infantry Weapon Capabilities Integration officer MCSC is only purchasing the M18, the compact variant, as well as holsters through the Army contract. The program consists of the M17-the full-size pistol-and the M18. The handgun is an Army-led program fielded in 2017. “The modularity and ergonomics of the gun benefits the warfighter, as they can change parts out more easily.” ![]() ![]() “Marines can attach more things to the M18, such as a red-dot sight, once approved for use,” said McClellan. The weapon also includes an accessory rail that enables Marines to attach lights or lasers underneath. It comprises a receiver module inside the pistol grip that enables Marines to remove the trigger mechanism and insert it into a new grip size, said Nelson. The gun includes interchangeable components to fit small, medium or large hands. The M18 has increased modularity when compared with previous pistols. “With the M18, the trigger is going to be the same weight every time.” Randall McClellan, pistol program manager with the Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. “For some Marines, having two trigger pulls, like with the M9, is difficult to get used to because different forces are acting upon the gun,” said Sgt. This means it is a heavier, metal gun with two different trigger pulls for single- and double-action.Ĭonversely, the M18 is lighter and does not include two different trigger pulls. For example, the M9-the most widely issued pistol among Marines-is a steel-framed, single-action/double-action hammer-fired pistol. The M18 comprises capabilities previous pistols lacked. MCSC projects fielding to conclude by fiscal year 2022. “All Marine Corps units with a pistol will receive an M18,” said Brian Nelson, M18 project officer at MCSC.įormal Marksmanship Training Centers, Reconnaissance Battalions, Provost Marshall Offices and Marine Corps Security Forces will be the first to receive the M18. The M18 will replace all other pistols in the Marine Corps inventory, including the M9, M9A1, M45A1 and M007. This striker-fired, semi-automatic, 9-mm pistol is based on the Sig Sauer Model P320. ![]() Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the M18 Modular Handgun System in September. For the first time since former President Ronald Reagan’s Administration, the Marine Corps is fielding a new service-wide pistol replacement.
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