P&S ModCast 129 brings together a panel with military small-arms, firearms-development, and training experience to trace the history of U.S. military sidearms leading to the testing and adoption of the M17 pistol.
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Episode Overview
The discussion places the M17 within the longer development of American military handguns. The panel examines how service requirements, testing, institutional priorities, equipment design, and practical user needs influenced the road from earlier sidearms to the Modular Handgun System.
This is a historical discussion recorded close to the M17’s adoption. Specifications, policies, fielding status, and later program developments may have changed since the episode was released.
Host and Panel
- Host: Matt Landfair
- Phil Axelrod
- Bruce Gray
- Ash Hess
- Jack Lewis
- Mike Lewis
Key Discussion Areas
- The development of U.S. military sidearms
- Requirements behind the Modular Handgun System
- Testing, evaluation, and institutional procurement
- Ergonomics, reliability, modularity, and practical employment
- The transition to the M17 pistol
- Lessons from previous service-handgun programs
Release Information
Published: January 5, 2018
Series: Gun Nerds 11
Primary subject: military sidearm history and M17 adoption
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