Because the SEALS are often deployed against terrorists, they probably are not hindered by the Hague Accords prohibition of hollowpoint or lead ammo that applies to war between nations.

I know that French equivalents use whatever .357 ammo they want, including some pretty exotic stuff. They have employed Manurhin MR-73's and S&W 586's. French cops also use a variety of other Ruger, Manurhin, and S&W .357s. One Manurhin model is based on Ruger's old Security-Six, with refinements. But later actual Rugers also see use, often with Trautsch grips.

I think the SEALS do still use stainless S&W's, and not just with Hague Accords "legal" ammo. However, their primary handgun is the SIG-Sauer P-226 9mm, with a Navalized finish. I believe that SIGARMS also offers that finish option to civilian buyers.

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