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ATF Phase I Assessment (FTB)
Frame
| 2. |
| Integral accessory rail |
| 3. |
| Edges of magazine well are beveled |
Slide
| 1. |
| Serrations on slide that allow retraction of slide without obstructing ejection port |
Barrel
| 1. |
| All chamber and barrel specifications per SAAMI for .40 S&W |
| 2. |
| Not compensated/ported |
| 3. |
| Survived bullet obstruction test |
Assembly/Disassembly
| 1b. |
| Field strip without special tools |
| 2a. |
| Can be detail stripped using no special tools except those in the Armorer Tool Kit |
Physical Dimensions - Size
| 1a. |
| Full Size slide max 7.40” +/- 0.05” |
| 1b. |
| Compact slide max 6.45” +/- 0.05” |
| 2a. |
| Full Size max height 5.50” +/- 0.05” |
| 2b. |
| Compact max height 4.60” +/- 0.05” |
| 3a. |
| Full Size max slide width 1.15” +/- 0.05” |
| 3b. |
| Compact max slide width 1.15” +/- 0.05” |
| 4a. |
| Full Size max overall width 1.35” +/- 0.05” |
| 4b. |
| Compact max overall width 1.35” +/- 0.05” |
Physical Dimensions – Weight
| 1a. |
| Full Size handgun max weight 29oz |
| 1b. |
| Compact handgun max weight 27oz |
Controls – Trigger
| 1. |
| No way to cock handgun except by pulling trigger |
| 2a. |
| Trigger pull between 5# and 10.5# |
| 2c. |
| Every trigger pull consistent within +/- ½# |
| 3. |
| Trigger reach less than 3.50” +/- 0.05” |
Controls – Mag Release
| 1a. |
| Operable by R- and L-handed shooter |
Controls – Slide Catch Lever
| 1. |
| Both R- and L-handed shooters can lock slide back without magazine |
| 2. |
| Slide locks to the rear when cycled with empty magazine inserted |
Controls - Safeties
| 1. |
| No manual safety lever on slide or frame |
| 3. |
| No magazine disconnect |
| 4a. |
| Internal mechanism preventing discharge out of battery |
| 4b. |
| Internal mechanism assuming semi-automatic operation |
| 4c. |
| Internal mechanism preventing firing without activation of the trigger |
| 4d. |
| Internal mechanism preventing discharge when dropped |
Sights - Front
| 4. |
| Flat non-reflective finish |
| 5. |
| Has single tritium lamp |
| 6. |
| Tritium lamp has white outline |
| 7. |
| Tritium lamp glows green |
| 8. |
| Tritium lamp not visible from front |
Sights – Rear Sight
| 1. |
| Standard fixed square notch design |
| 4. |
| Flat non-reflective finish |
| 6. |
| Has single tritium lamp |
| 8. |
| Tritium lamp not visible from front |
Sights – Sight Alignment
| 4. |
| Front sight appears centered in rear sight |
| 7. |
| Tritium lamp location is consistent with proper sight alignment |
Sights – Durability
| 3. |
| Sights do not shift if bumped or dropped |
| 5. |
| Sights easily removed by armorers |
Magazines – Capacity
| 1. |
| Full Size mag capacity minimum 12rd |
| 2. |
| Compact mag capacity minimum 9rd. |
| 3. |
| Witness holes at least every 5th round |
Magazines – Drop Free
| 2. |
| Magazine falls free when empty, slide in battery |
| 2. |
| Magazine falls free when empty, slide locked back |
| 2. |
| Magazine falls free when partially loaded, slide in battery |
| 2. |
| Magazine falls free when partially loaded, slide locked back |
| 2. |
| Magazine falls free when loaded, slide in battery |
| 2. |
| Magazine falls free when loaded, slide locked back |
Magazines – Construction/Durability
| 2. |
| Can be disassembled without special tools |
| 3. |
| Does not break or disassemble when dropped from 48” height |
Finish – Exterior
| 1. |
| Frame, slide, barrel, and magazines have dark non-reflective finish |
Full Size & Compact Commonality – Controls
| 1. |
| Share similar placement of controls |
| 2. |
| Utilize same trigger mechanism |
| 3. |
| Same assembly/disassembly procedure |
| 4. |
| Compact works with Full Size magazines |
Compatibility with Accessories – Holster
| 1. |
| Tactical retention holster for Full Size |
| 3. |
| Concealment retention holster for Full Size |
| 3. |
| Concealment retention holster for Compact |
Compatibility with Accessories – Force on Force Training Guns
| 1. |
| Sim FX gun similar in size, shape, & function to Full Size |
Compatibility with Accessories – Dry Fire Training Guns
| 1. |
| Dry fire gun similar in size, shape, & function to Full Size |
| 1a. |
| Trigger pull identical to live fire models |
| 1b. |
| Slide can be manually cycled |
| 1c. |
| Trigger, magazine release, and slide catch lever in same location and configuration as live fire models |
| 1d. |
| Capable of utilizing standard magazines |
| 2. |
| Compatible with Beamhit training system |
ATF Phase II/III Preference Assessment (FTB)
Frame
| Factor |
| Pref |
| No Pref |
| Reason |
| 3. |
| Magazine well is flared |
Grip Area
| 1. |
| Alternative grip texture options available |
| 2. |
| Multiple integral grip sizes available |
Slide
| 2. |
| No slide serrations forward of ejection port |
Assembly/Disassembly
| 1c. |
| Can be field stripped without pulling the trigger |
| 2c. |
| Can be detail disassembled without removing the sights |
| 2d. |
| Minimal time required to detail disassemble and reassemble handgun |
Physical Dimensions – Weight
| 1a. |
| Full Size handgun max weight 26oz |
| 1b. |
| Compact handgun max weight 24oz |
Controls – Trigger
| 4a. |
| Trigger does not need full reset |
| 4b. |
| Trigger reset distance less than 0.20” |
Controls – Mag Release
| 1b. |
| Reversible or ambidextrous |
| 1c. |
| Reversible (not ambidextrous) |
| 2c. |
| Multiple size/length buttons available |
Controls – Slide Catch Lever
| 4. |
| Ambidextrous (levers on both sides of frame) |
Sights – Rear Sight
| 5. |
| No serrations on aiming surface |
| 7. |
| Tritium is different color than front sight |
Magazines – Capacity
| 1. |
| Full Size mag capacity minimum 15rd |
| 3. |
| Witness holes for every round practicable |
Magazines – Base plates
| 4. |
| Optional extended base plate for greater gripping area |
Full Size & Compact Commonality – Controls
| 5. |
| Full Size & Compact have same trigger reach |
Compatibility with Accessories – Holster
| 2. |
| Safariland ALS tactical holster for Full Size with Surefire X300 |
| 4. |
| Safariland ALS concealment holster for Full Size |
Compatibility with Accessories – Force on Force Training Guns
| 2. |
| Durable blue finish on frame |
| 3. |
| Not able to install live fire slide/barrel; or, not capable of firing with live fire slide/barrel installed |
Compatibility with Accessories – Dry Fire Training Guns
| 1a. |
| Trigger resets automatically after each pull |
| 3. |
| Durable red finish on frame |
| 4. |
| Not able to install live fire slide/barrel; or, not capable of firing with live fire slide/barrel installed |
