I was reading a Tom Clancy book earlier and it referenced Russian Spetsnaz units utilizing handguns chambered in the .40 S&W caliber. Specifically they were said to be using the Varjag MP-445 as their sidearm. A brief check on Google does seem to indicate that it is possible that they would use this weapon.
So, while I realize this was a work of fiction I was just a little surprised that a non-US based military or Police organization might use the .40 S&W for a sidearm. So, just out of curiosity are there any other organizations outside the US using this round?
So, while I realize this was a work of fiction I was just a little surprised that a non-US based military or Police organization might use the .40 S&W for a sidearm. So, just out of curiosity are there any other organizations outside the US using this round?