The Gallatin plant will continue production of the M9 and the newer variant called the M9A3. The model includes upgraded features - most of which at the request of the military - like a thinner grip, dovetail front sight, standard night sights, an improved Picatinny rail, an oversized magazine release button, sand-resistant magazines, and an extended, threaded barrel to accommodate a suppressor. Beretta has held contracts to supply the military’s official sidearm since 1985. It’s a bittersweet moment as Beretta has been manufacturing M9s in Accokeek since 1987 and the Army is currently looking to replace the M9 with a handgun designed with more modern features. Moving forward, Beretta plans to manufacture and deliver all future M9 pistols from the company’s new facility in Gallatin, Tennessee. They’ll be sent from the Accokeek facility to fill orders by the U.S. The company announced this week the successful completion of testing for the last five lots containing 2,500 handguns. (Photo: DVIDS)īeretta finished production of the last batch of M9 pistols for the military at its Maryland manufacturing facility, as the company has been shifting operations down south. soldier loads a magazine before an M9 shooting competition in FOB Slayer, Iraq, on April 14, 2011.
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