The requirements are apparently laid out in this document:
http://forums.army.ca/forums/index.p...0;attach=37457
Interesting features of the desired pistol:
- Consistent trigger pull. The document states DAO, but in the justification it lists consistent trigger for easier training, which must mean that they really don't care about a true DAO function and just want a consistent trigger.
- Must already be in service with NATO for at least 2 years. Rules out the P250 and similar guns...probably a good move by the Canucks.
- The grip size must be adjustable to permit the 5th percentile Canadian female to the 95th percentile Canadian male easily
perform all operations and easily hold and fire the GSP
- The weight of the trigger pull must be no greater than 8 pounds and no less than four pounds no matter the "state" of the weapon.
- Trigger travel can be no more than 30mm.
- Trigger pull to disassemble not allowed.
- Ambi mag release.
- No external safety.
Not too many pistols on the market that could meet all the requirements right now...I think the P30 could depending on exactly what they mean by the trigger pull being no more than 8 pounds in "any state"...and I'm not sure what the P30's trigger travel is since I don't speak metric.