Modular Handgun System - MHS

The U.S. Army has finalized a plan to dual arm combat leaders down to the team-leader level with the new XM17 Modular Handgun System. (U.S. Army photo)

Army Explains Spending Reduction in Modular Handgun System Program

The U.S. Army plans to spend $6 million on its new Modular Handgun System (MHS) in the proposed fiscal 2020 budget.

Tech. Sgt. Brady Craddock, Air Force Gunsmith Shop noncommissioned officer in charge, fires an M18 handgun. (U.S. Air Force/Vicki Stein)

Air Force Begins Fielding New Army Handgun to Security Forces

The Air Force recently began fielding the compact version of the Army's new Modular Handgun System to its security forces.

The M17 replaces the M9 pistol, the standard Army sidearm since 1986. (Photo: U.S. Army/Sgt. Samantha Stoffregen)

Pentagon Says Design Fixes Improve Reliability in New Army Service Pistol

Design tweaks to the Army Modular Handgun System have improved the new pistol's reliability when firing 9mm ball ammunition.

The U.S. Army has selected Atlantic Diving Supply Inc., to supply the base-model holsters, made by Safariland Group, for the service’s new Modular Handgun System. (Matthew Cox/Military.com)

Army Taps ADS to Deliver Holster for New Service Pistol

The Army has awarded a $49 million contract to supply the base-model holsters for the service's new Modular Handgun System.

Marine Leaders Explain Corps' Decision to Buy Army's New Pistol

Marine Corps leaders today offered a glimpse into the service's decision to adopt the Army's Modular Handgun System.

Sig Sauer’s commercial MHS version with the frame-mounted manual safety. Photo by Matthew Cox/Military.com

Navy Orders 60,000 Compact Versions of Army's New Sidearm

The U.S. Navy plans to field 60,000 of the Army's new Modular Handgun System to replace its stock of M9 pistols.

Compact XM18, above left, and the full-size XM17, lower right. (Army Photo)

MHS Fever: Why the Services Will Likely Follow Army on M9 Replacement

The military services are all making plans to replace the decades-old M9 with the Army's new Modular Handgun System.

Marines Earmark FY19 Funds to Buy Thousands of the Army's New Pistol

The Marine Corps has budgeted enough money into its proposed 2019 budget to buy 35K of the Army's new Modular Handgun System.

Sig Sauer: Every Service Has Placed Orders for Modular Handgun System

The U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard have all placed orders to purchase the Army's Modular Handgun System.

Army Responds to DoD Report Criticizing New Sidearm Reliability

The pistol the U.S. Army chose to become its new Modular Handgun System failed reliability requirements during testing.

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