More evidence that the M45 is now an official designation

Posted December 11, 2009 in Other Gear & Gadgets by Steve Johnson with 8 Comments
Tags: m45, Marines, military

In September I wrote that the Marine MEU(SOC) M1911 pistol appeared to have finally been given an official DoD designation. A solicitation request, number M6785410R1030, was issued last week for M45 parts …

The intent of this sources sought request is to identify potential qualified 8(a) small businesses that can provide the attached weapons parts list for the M-45, MEUSOC Pistol.

This confirms earlier evidence that the pistol will henceforth be known as the M45.

A Marine fires what was formally called the “MEU(SOC) pistol”

Thanks to Mark for spotting the solicitation request.

Steve Johnson

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