Link didn't mention any others still in the running to become the next generation US combat handgun, but S&W was definitely eliminated. Possibly the next gen of Beretta's M9, the M9A3.
Was in the market for a home defense handgun and all the reviews, being combat tested pointed to one of the versions of Beretta's M9 platform. Really tried like it & to put its' cost aside, but it was super beefy for having around the home. Can see its' allure in combat situations! IMHO, not something I'd want to pack around all day either. Slick handgun all the same!
Any of you vets have any input on the M9 or it being the front runner for next gen combat handgun?
http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/26/investing/smith-wesson-army-gun/index.html?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion