SIG Sauer MHS Receives Full-Material Release from U.S. Army

By Tactical Life

SIG Sauer, in conjunction with Winchester Ammunition, recently announced the SIG Sauer Modular Handgun System (MHS) received notification of Full-Material Release (FMR) from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The MHS comprises of the SIG Sauer M17 Full-Size, and M18 Compact handguns, and Winchester Ammunition M1152 Ball, M1533 Special Purpose and M1156 Drilled Dummy Inert.

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Full-Material Release is a significant milestone for the MHS program, according to SIG. This is the official determination that the U.S. Army has rigorously tested and evaluated the M17 and M18 handguns and associated ammunition. Further, it determined it as safe for use when operated within its stated parameters. SIG received official FMR notification in June. It stated the MHS meets all operational performance requirements and is logistically supportable.

“The Army’s announcement of Full Material Release is the final stamp of approval for the MHS Program, and a true testament to the successful collaboration of the U.S. Army, SIG SAUER, and Winchester Ammunition to deliver the highest quality MHS program to our soldiers in the field,” said Ron Cohen, President & CEO, SIG Sauer. “The …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life