Does the FBI still use 40 S&W?

While the FBI selected its primary supplier of . 40 S&W cartridges, the bureau is still on the prowl for 9mm ammunition to fill Glock 19M magazines. A solicitation issued in September 2017 requests a variety of 9mm rounds to pair with the Glock service pistol.

What caliber do FBI agents use?

The FBI Relies on Glock Gen 5 Handguns 40 S&W caliber handguns; however, in recent years, the FBI has made the transition back to 9 mm handguns.

Is .40 S&W being phased out?

40-caliber pistols and ammunition were available long after the 9mm and . 45-caliber options were gone. A pistol’s best ability is its availability, and the . 40 is definitely still available.

What gun do most FBI agents carry?

The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change.

Can FBI agents say they work for the FBI?

Yes. Identification and criminal history information may be disclosed to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or any agency directly engaged in criminal justice activity.

What is the current Navy SEAL sidearm?

The P226 MK25 is identical to the pistol carried by the U.S. Navy SEALs, the fleet’s special warfare operators. The railed P226 chambered in 9mm and engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide is the official sidearm of the SEALs.

Does 40 S&W hit harder than 9mm?

One area where the . 40 S&W does trump the 9mm is power. It’s a bigger, heavier cartridge that hits a little bit harder than the 9mm. Moreover, one of the most common complaints that people have about the 9mm is that it’s a lighter bullet.

Why did the FBI get rid of the 40 caliber?

From what I heard another reason why the FBI did away with the .40 was because the new ‘snowflake” FBI recruits were having a more difficult time hitting the target. Everyone knows shooting a 9mm is a bit easier than the .40.

When did the FBI start using the 40 S&W?

I was still copping when the FBI decided to go the the 40 S&W. It all started when 8 FBI agents got in a shoot out with bank robbers they were tailing on 4/11/86. 2 FBI agents died and 5 were wounded. Agents were armed with an 870, 3 9mms and 4 38/357 revolvers.

Why would I buy used 40s after FBI decision?

I even bought two used .40s after the FBI decision, because government decisions often have little to do with logic and much to do with politics. They were also cost effective, allowing the purchase of a case of ammo to go with them. Reply DavidApril 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm#

Why did the FBI choose the 10mm over the 40mm?

The .40 was a compromise caliber. The FBI wanted a round more powerful than the 9mm and went to the 10mm. Their agents couldn’t handle it, so they specifically had the .40 developed for them.