What 9mm ammo is the FBI using?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) awarded Winchester Ammunition with its coveted 9mm pistol ammunition contract. Winchester’s PDX1 will be the Bureau’s duty round, and their Frangible SF rounds will be the Bureau’s training ammunition.

What does the FBI carry?

The FBI Relies on Glock Gen 5 Handguns Like many other law enforcement agencies, the FBI relies on the fifth generation of Glock handguns, including the Glock 19 Gen 5 and a Glock 17 Gen 5. These are 9 mm models.

Does the FBI use critical duty?

9mm Luger+P 135 gr FlexLock® Delivers optimized performance through the FBI Protocol test when used in full-sized handguns. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) completed an extensive evaluation process and chose Hornady Critical Duty® 9mm+P 135 gr FTX pistol ammunition as its contracted service ammunition.

What kind of ammo does the Secret Service use?

The Secret Service models are chambered in . 357 Sig and have a standard magazine capacity of 12 rounds. They weigh 32.4 ounces, which is still very reasonable in weight.

Why did FBI go back to 9mm?

Today many loads for police duty cartridges meet that benchmark. By going with the 9mm, the FBI gets the terminal performance it desires, with more capacity, in a handgun that’s easier, and faster, to shoot accurately.

Does the FBI use Hornady Critical duty?

The FBI has chosen Hornady’s Critical Duty 40 S&W 175 gr. Flexlock as its official ammunition. Introduced in 2011, the ammo was designed specifically for on-duty law enforcement and other tactical roles.

What handgun does the U.S. Secret Service carry?

The Secret Service’s current duty sidearm, the SIG-Sauer P229 double-action/single-action pistol chambered . 357 SIG, entered service in 1999. It is the issued handgun to all special agents as well as officers of the Uniformed Division. As of 2019, the SIG-Sauer P229 is scheduled to be replaced with Glock 9mm pistols.

Does the FBI use Glocks?

The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon.