Canadian Forces To Receive New Pistols

Basic-Wedge · September 10th, 2011, 19:30

This may or may not ever see the light of day, but the Ottawa Citizen claims the Canadian Forces, after all these years, is finally looking at replacements for the 70+ year old Browning High Power, along with the more recent Sig Sauer.

About time, I say!

"The Canadian Forces is on the market for what it is calling the General Service Pistol or (GSP). It has, through Public Works, put out a price and availability request to industry.

The proposed project will replace all current types of pistols in use with a newer weapon.

The GSP will replace the 9mm Browning High Power (HP) and the 9mm Sig Sauer Model 225 pistol, according to the Canadian Forces.

Public Works wants to hear from industry by Oct. 14.

Here is the schedule after that:

- Options Analysed and Requirements refined: December 2011

- Definition, buy & try: Jun 12-Mar 15

- RFP issued: Summer 2015

- Weapon Selected and Contracted awarded: Winter/Spring 2015

- Start of delivery of new GSP: Fall 2015

Approximately 10,000 pistols will be purchased.

Bidders will be required to enter into an agreement to provide a Technical Data Package or TDP to the government with the understanding that the TDP will be passed to Colt Canada. For national security reasons, the weapons will be produced in Canada by Colt Canada under license; and 3rd line depot-level maintenance and life cycle support can also be provided by Colt Canada.

Only pistols chambered for NATO 9 x 19mm ammunition will be considered because Canada is committed to maintaining ammunition interoperability and standardization with its allies and NATO, according to the government."

The requirement that guns be made here in Canada will automatically rule out some popular weapon choices, such as the Glock 17. Glock has always steadfastly refused to allow anyone else to manufacture their products.

I can see why Canada wants some important weapon systems to be manufactured domestically, but handguns? Really? How important can handguns be to our national defence if we're only planning to buy ten thousand of them, and they won't get around to making a selection for four more years?

Anyway, budget cuts could still kill this program, but at least they're thinking about doing something.

slink182 · September 10th, 2011, 19:34

Discussion already ongoing in Off-Topic.

Trader rating · September 10th, 2011, 20:24

Yea, not sure how you missed this

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...08#post1530408

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September 10th, 2011, 19:30	#1
Basic-Wedge Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	Canadian Forces To Receive New Pistols This may or may not ever see the light of day, but the Ottawa Citizen claims the Canadian Forces, after all these years, is finally looking at replacements for the 70+ year old Browning High Power, along with the more recent Sig Sauer. About time, I say! "The Canadian Forces is on the market for what it is calling the General Service Pistol or (GSP). It has, through Public Works, put out a price and availability request to industry. The proposed project will replace all current types of pistols in use with a newer weapon. The GSP will replace the 9mm Browning High Power (HP) and the 9mm Sig Sauer Model 225 pistol, according to the Canadian Forces. Public Works wants to hear from industry by Oct. 14. Here is the schedule after that: - Options Analysed and Requirements refined: December 2011 - Definition, buy & try: Jun 12-Mar 15 - RFP issued: Summer 2015 - Weapon Selected and Contracted awarded: Winter/Spring 2015 - Start of delivery of new GSP: Fall 2015 Approximately 10,000 pistols will be purchased. Bidders will be required to enter into an agreement to provide a Technical Data Package or TDP to the government with the understanding that the TDP will be passed to Colt Canada. For national security reasons, the weapons will be produced in Canada by Colt Canada under license; and 3rd line depot-level maintenance and life cycle support can also be provided by Colt Canada. Only pistols chambered for NATO 9 x 19mm ammunition will be considered because Canada is committed to maintaining ammunition interoperability and standardization with its allies and NATO, according to the government." The requirement that guns be made here in Canada will automatically rule out some popular weapon choices, such as the Glock 17. Glock has always steadfastly refused to allow anyone else to manufacture their products. I can see why Canada wants some important weapon systems to be manufactured domestically, but handguns? Really? How important can handguns be to our national defence if we're only planning to buy ten thousand of them, and they won't get around to making a selection for four more years? Anyway, budget cuts could still kill this program, but at least they're thinking about doing something. __________________ * * * * * * * * * Rob Bye

September 10th, 2011, 20:24	#3
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	Yea, not sure how you missed this http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...08#post1530408