Army’s new pistol is a boost for New Hampshire
The U.S. Army is to have a new standard-issue sidearm. The P320 pistol will be made in New Hampshire by gunmaker Sig Sauer and will replace the old Beretta M9.
The new weapon has a modular design so you can change its size or caliber. The switch will be a big deal for military members who’ll have to get used to the new sidearm.
And it’s a huge deal for Sig Sauer. The contract to provide the weapons is worth $580 million.
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