Why the GIGN adopted the MR73 revolver?

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Ian from Forgotten Weapons interviewed GIGN founder and original commander Christian Prouteau, who was also responsible for the RFP that lead to Manurhin creating the MR73 for the GIGN. The choice of a 6 shot DA/SA .357 Magnum revolver may seen anachronistic by the 1970s when the GIGN was established. But the reasons revolve around accuracy, stopping power, performance and user skill and confidence.

Rigor, Discipline, and Excellence: Christian Prouteau on GIGN Training and the MR-73 - Forgotten Weapons

https://youtu.be/klK_tHy_PdA I am honored today to be able to bring you an interview with Christian Prouteau, the founder and original leader of GIGN. This is France's premier elite counter-terrorism force, who have been at the forefront of developing modern special operations techniques and...

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Interesting interview.

Tony