2020年12月8日 · In 2016, the FBI announced it was again adopting a new sidearm — the full-size Glock 17 and compact Glock 19 pistols in 9mm. The reasoning was simple — ammunition technology had advanced considerably in the 30 years since the 9×19mm Luger cartridge had been rejected in favor of the 10mm.

2023年5月23日 · Law enforcement agencies under the Treasury Department and Department of Homeland Security, as well as the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Marshals Service, are tasked with...

New FBI service pistol, Glock 19M in 9x19mm. Features include rounded muzzle, pebble-grain grip flats, finger slot for forced magazine extraction, enlarged magazine base pad, and exchangeable beavertail back strap.

2021年3月12日 · To at least solve the first problem, the FBI adopted a downloaded 10mm paired with the Smith & Wesson Model 1076, a double/single-action pistol with a 4.25-inch barrel. Smith & Wesson Model 1076 But the Model 1076 proved unreliable, not to mention too bulky for reasonable concealment.

2024年8月29日 · In recent years, the FBI revisited the 9mm cartridge, citing advancements in ammunition technology and the improved controllability of modern 9mm pistols. The Glock 19M was ultimately selected as the new standard-issue handgun, marking a return to the 9mm after several decades.

2024年5月12日 · The standard issue handgun for the FBI is the Glock 17M 9mm pistol. It is a reliable and highly efficient firearm that meets the FBI’s rigorous standards for accuracy, reliability, and overall performance.

Agents carry Bureau-issued or approved handguns and may be issued additional equipment as needed. Those in specialized areas like the Hostage Rescue Teams may also be issued weapons that fit their...

2024年2月18日 · In addition to Glock pistols, the FBI also utilizes a variety of rifles and shotguns, including the Remington 870 and the Benelli M4. Are all FBI agents issued firearms? Yes, all FBI special agents are issued firearms as part of their standard equipment. Can FBI agents carry their own personal firearms?

The FBI’s original solicitation for 9mm handguns generated a flood of questions from state and local agencies, many who carry .40, about the change. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a division of DHS, currently issues the Sig 229 in .40 but allows agents to …

After extensive testing and evaluation, the FBI is replacing its existing .38 caliber revolvers with a new semiautomatic pistol that has been built to FBI specifications and is chambered for a new 10mm cartridge.