Latest "Army-handgun" stories

Not just a sidearm: Army's new handgun marks first step to changing how soldiers fight

The sidearm was a low priority for decades, taking the back seat to bigger systems such as vehicles, tanks and artillery — but that's all about to change.

6 years ago

Watch: Soldiers shoot the Army’s new handgun for the first time

The 101st Airborne Division is the first unit in the Army to receive the service's new M17 handgun, and soldiers didn't waste any time testing it out.

6 years ago

New in 2018: Army rolling out new handgun across the force

The handgun that will replace the M9 sidearm that soldiers have carried for more than 30 years will be rolling out to units in 2018.

6 years ago

Army gear update: What's headed your way

See what's coming your way, from PEO Soldier.

6 years ago

The Army’s new handgun is undergoing final testing before it’s issued to soldiers

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said the Army's version of the Sig Sauer handgun does not have any drop test issues.

6 years ago

MISFIRE: The civilian version of the Army’s new handgun is firing when it shouldn’t.

New questions about the Army's new handgun and whether it’s safe enough to be issued to thousands of soldiers in the coming months.

By Military Times Editors

6 years ago