They also have P90s and possibly some FN Five Seven pistols to go with them. These have been in service for a while, replaced the old UZIs from the Reagan era and probably something in between.
USSS has these to shoot through soft armor.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mod10
I heard that the Air Marshals used 357 Sigs, I was very surprised that they would use a caliber with such penetrating capabilities.
Wouldn't it make sense to use a very small, weak caliber so it doesn't punch holes in the fuselage?
|
The better .357 Sig JHP offerings are no more likely to overpenetrate than many other popular chamberings. Being a bit loud in a confined space is probably more of a problem than poking any holes. Explosive depressurization, at least in so far as handgun projectiles would cause it - is a myth and most systems on a plane are redundant.