Md Solicitation For Bids S&W with Night Sights Department of Public Safety and Corre

[Dantheman]

https://ebidmarketplace.com/publicVenSolreview.asp?doc=Q00SO286292&fyr=2011&chg=00000&doc_dept=

 

[Dantheman]

Thought I would pass this along

 

[bean93x]

M&P fohtys eh?

 

[mikec]

Why wouldn't a state agency just go with the same gun the state police use?

 

[Huckleberry]

Surprised they didn't piggyback off the MSP, Trannies or Md Gen Services.

 

[mikec]

Surprised they didn't piggyback off the MSP, Trannies or Md Gen Services.

The state police should set the "standard" for handguns used by state agencies. UNLESS agency X can prove a compelling reason why the gun issued by MSP is not suitable for their use, all agencies use the gun issued by MSP.

 

[Numidian]

What do the state police carry?

 

[Tootall]

Most correction officers I see on the qualifying range all still have revolvers. I've seen the K-9 officers carrying mag fed handguns. Guess its time for the rest to join the modern era.

 

[mikec]

What do the state police carry?

Beretta PX4 Storm .40 S&W pistols. Gives the user ability to change mag release and slide release for a lefty. Interchangeable grip panels. MSP already buys spares and parts for the platform.

just imagine one mag to buy, a common duty holster, etc... Naa, too much common sense.

 

[4g64loser]

PX4 Storm isn't without its issues. Two dealer/manufacturers I know as well as several state officers have reported seriously difficulty removing magazines from their weapons (they sure weren't drop-free when I tested one that an officer had). Particularly in cold weather. None of the gents in brown I've met like the triggers either----I have to agree on that point. I don't blame the Corrections officers for wanting a better gun.

 

[jjbduke2004]

Doesn't MD DNR use the M&P .40 as well?

 

[Numidian]

Beretta PX4 Storm .40 S&W pistols. Gives the user ability to change mag release and slide release for a lefty. Interchangeable grip panels. MSP already buys spares and parts for the platform.

just imagine one mag to buy, a common duty holster, etc... Naa, too much common sense.

The M&P offers all of those features as well. And it's not like the M&P doesn't have a huge aftermarket, much moreso than the PX4.

I don't see the problem. I also highly doubt the agencies would really be helping each other out. I can only imagine the number of forms they'd have to fill out to put a spare State Police striker into a Public Safety gun.

 

[2SAM22]

Maybe the M&P has a mag disconnect option and the Beretta doesn't?
If this is the case it makes sense to me.

 

[actionpistolshooter]

Maybe the M&P has a mag disconnect option and the Beretta doesn't?
If this is the case it makes sense to me.

There is an M&P config with a mag safety.

 

[JCB003]

I shot a PX4 rental. Almost bought one. I thought it shot well and it really shines in .40 very smooth gun.

 

[2SAM22]

There is an M&P config with a mag safety.

So much for that theory