Air Force says Sig Sauer pistols are safe after airman’s death sparked a review
Inspection of nearly 8,000 M18 handguns found 191 with issues, leading to enhanced procedures to ensure safety and reliability after an Airman's death.
- Air Force Global Strike Command has completed inspecting 7,970 Sig Sauer M18 handguns, identifying issues with 191 of them following an airman's death.
- Issues found with the M18 handguns included component wear, problems with the safety lever, striker assembly and sear.
- Air Force Global Strike Command has resumed using the M18s deemed safe after adding enhanced inspection procedures to identify potential issues.
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U. S. Air Force Global Strike Command Reinstates the M18 Pistol
Confirms the safety, reliability, and durability of the P320 based M18
·Denver, United States
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Air Force says Sig Sauer pistols are safe after airman's death sparked a review
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has resumed using the M18 pistol after a month-long pause. This decision follows the death of a Security Forces airman in Wyoming and a safety inspection of the weapons.
·United States
Read Full ArticleAir Force Global Strike Command clears M18 pistol's return to duty
Air Force Global Strike Command is returning the M18 pistol to duty after pausing use of the firearm for more than a month following the shooting death of a security forces airman, service officials announced Monday.
·New Hampshire, United States
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