M17/M18 MHS
Type: Pistol / Handgun
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: SIG Sauer
Overview
Standard issue 9x19mm service pistol replacing the M9 Beretta across all US military branches. Based on the SIG P320 modular design with serialized fire control unit allowing grip module changes. M17 is full-size, M18 is compact variant. Features manual safety, optics-ready slide, and 17/21-round magazines. Over 400,000 delivered.
Technical Specifications
| note | Sig Sauer P320 basis; US military Modular Handgun System winner |
|---|---|
| length_m | 0.2 |
| weight_g | 833 |
| operation | Short recoil striker-fired |
| caliber_mm | 9 |
| caliber_type | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| magazine_m17 | 17 |
| magazine_m18 | 21 |
Operators
- Denmark
- Thailand
- United States
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