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Acquisition·M18 Pistol

Air Force Inspects M18 Pistols

1 source · first reported Yesterday

via Airandspaceforces

The Air Force has inspected over 100,000 M18 service pistols and deemed them safe and reliable after a fatal incident. The inspection was ordered after an M18 discharge killed an Airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. The results of the inspection have been released, confirming the pistol's safety.

Why it matters

The inspection results are significant for the Air Force's equipment safety and reliability, ensuring the trustworthiness of the M18 pistol for service members. This also highlights the Air Force's proactive approach to addressing safety concerns.

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