New pistols for Tomb of the Unknown guards

[Bobw]

Not a Sig fan but these pistols are unique and very impressive.

http://soldiersystems.net/2018/10/13/tomb-of-the-unknowns-guards-begin-use-of-custom-m17-pistols/

more pics in this article
https://www.militarytimes.com/off-d...7-pistol-that-will-guard-the-unknown-soldier/

 

[kyle18fan]

The guards should be carrying the 1911 ........ the Sigs are impressive though

 

[sdj]

My sons and I have seen the changing of the guard at the TOTUS. It is a very humbling and sacred experience, much honor portrayed at it's finest by it's finest.

 

[Bobw]

The guards should be carrying the 1911 ........ the Sigs are impressive though

Damn Skippy they should be 1911's!
Don't care for the plastic looking paten leather holster either

 

[kyle18fan]

Damn Skippy they should be 1911's!
Don't care for the plastic looking paten leather holster either

I am curious, do you know what pistol they were carrying before the Sig ?

 

[Bobw]

Barretta M9's iirc
USAF is still issuing the tried and true S&W model 10 .38