Why This Delta Force Operator Carries a Glock 19
A Delta Force operator discusses his preference for the Glock 19 as his weapon of choice, citing its reliability and accuracy. The conversation also covers the new Sig MCX Spear rifle that will become the new squad rifle for the US military.
Summary
The transcript features a conversation with a Delta Force operator about firearms preferences and equipment. The operator expresses strong preference for the Glock 19, describing it as a simple and reliable weapon that has served him well through multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He emphasizes the gun's durability, noting that he has dropped it in mud many times and even slept with it, highlighting the intimate relationship soldiers develop with their sidearms. The operator claims impressive accuracy with the Glock 19, stating he can hit targets out to 100 meters. The conversation then shifts to newer military equipment, specifically the Sig MCX Spear 5.56 rifle, which is identified as the new squad rifle that will be adopted across all branches of the US military. The rifle is equipped with a new silencer, and there's discussion about contacts at both Sig and Silencer Shop who provided the equipment for the demonstration.
Key Insights
- The Delta Force operator states the Glock 19 is his weapon of choice because it's a simple gun that he's dropped in mud many times and slept with during deployments
- The operator claims he carried the Glock 19 as his sidearm in both Iraq and Afghanistan
- The operator asserts he can hit anything with the Glock 19 out to 100 meters
- The Sig MCX Spear 5.56 is identified as the new squad rifle that will supposedly be adopted by all branches of the US military
- The host reveals he has connections at both Sig and Silencer Shop who provided equipment specifically because the Delta Force operator was appearing on the show
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Transcript
[0:00] What's your weapon of choice? >> Glock 19. A simple gun. Dropped it in the mud many of times. I slept with it. I had it in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was my sidearm. I can hit anything with that out to 100 meters. >> I got you a little something. It's Sig's newest squad rifle. >> Yeah. >> Nice. >> It's the MCX Spear 5.56. So, I got a friend over at Sig. His name's Jason. I told him you were coming on. He got all excited. >> Is this the new silencer on here? >> Yep. So, I got a friend at Silencer Shop and they heard you were coming on, so they wanted to throw a…
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