Officially adopted by the U.S. Armed Forces in 1990, the M9 competed and beat multiple contenders including H&K, Star, Walther, Steyr, FN, and SIG to replace the venerable M1911A1 semi-automatic pistol as the official U.S. military sidearm. This was the first real change in U.S. military sidearms in decades. This original U.S. government contract Beretta M9 semi-automatic pistol features standard markings and features. Includes a Beretta hard case, extra magazine, and bore brushes.