CONFIRMED: US Secret Service Adopts Glock 19, G47 MOS Gen5 Pistols

By Donald J. Mihalek

The U.S. Secret Service has officially adopted Glock as its new duty pistol. Since 1998, the Secret Service has armed its agents with a duty carry SIG Sauer P229 pistol in .357 SIG. That weapon and the round it fired quickly became the “go to” round as many agencies, including the FAMS, NJ State Police and others switched.

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At the time, the Secret Service was looking for a duty carry weapon that was less than full-sized, but carried a punch. The 9mm lacked the “stopping power” and the .40 Caliber S&W round lacked the accuracy the Secret Service was looking for. SIG Sauer partnered with an ammo company and, after some engineering and research, created the .357 SIG round.

At the time, the Secret Service duty weapon was the SIG Sauer P228 in 9mm. Due to the late 1990s 9mm technology and performance, the round received criticism for its lack of penetrating ability and splintering effect if it hit a hard object. This caused a rash of concern and consternation among the broader law enforcement community and the Secret Service.

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Source:: Tactical Life