Test Criteria
Department Armorers, Firearms Instructors and End Users conducted a
| comparative evaluation of the sample weapons provided by FN, Glock, Sig
| Sauer and Smith & Wesson against the following criteria.
ANS! / SAAMI 2299.3-1993. Voluntary Industry Performance Standards
for Pressure and Velocity of Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Ammunition
for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Testing Standards
for Corrosion and Wear - MIL STD 8710 tests. Data reporied from either
test was acceptable.
«© Test Method 503.5 Temperature Shock
= Test Method 504.1 Contamination by Fluids
«© Test Method 506.5 Rain
= Test Method 507.5 Humidity
5 ©6Test Method 509.5 Salt Fog
« Test Method 510.5 Sand and Dust
° Test Method 512.5 Immersion
Function and Features
« Safety Features 2 Grip Angle & Comfort
« Ambidextrous Controls = Accessibility of Controls
« Sights ° Trigger Reach & Reset
© Point of Impact Point of Aim ° Perceived Recoil
Accuracy
= Loading / Unloading
5 One Handed Shooting
Reliability Testing
Accuracy and Dispersion Testing
Adverse Conditions
