Croatia......damnit. Nix that one off the list!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fist_gonzo
Croatia......damnit. Nix that one off the list!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fist_gonzo
Unless it was specifically changed for the Marines, Colt Rail Guns are Series-80.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clint45
I hated the M9 I shot in the Corps. It didn't feel good in my hand, and it was an inaccurate POS compared to other pistols I've fired. I know a lot of people like them though; just personal preference.
I agree that reliability trumps capacity any day. The M&P45 or even 40 would have been an excellent alternative, and likely cheaper than Colt 1911s.
I have pretty damn small hands and use the large backstrap on my HK45. It's definitely not a USP. Besides these guns are now made in 'Murrica.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flatline
Yes and they suck. Sorry to those who own XD's but you paid double what it's worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fist_gonzo
I liked my M9. It went bang every time because I did that thing you do to your guns when your life depends on them.... what it is?.......... oh MAINTAIN them.
I've seen how most people treat their "chow hall" weapon, hell I've seen how they treat their rifle. This goes back to the lack of discipline that is plaguing our nation and Military (I can only speak for the army, but everyone is getting touchy feely).
It's not the best out there, but like I said it shot every time I asked it to. As far as accuracy, if you can shoot the wings off a fly when your gross motor skills go out the window during a high stress engagement, more power to you. I'll aim and hit center mass every time. Again there are better guns than the 1911 and M9 for the military.
I agree
There are better guns.
I have a beretta. I'm partial to it, it's my first pistol. That said, I have to change my grip to drop a mag. The action is slower and clunky compared to my other pistols. It's proven itself to be less reliable, but I tracked it down to a bad magazine and it's now reliable. It is #1 in simplicity of takedown and cleaning, I hate pulling the trigger during disassembly. Accurate enough to hit a plate at 100yds.
I have a 1911, I like it, but as many have stated the capacity is not even half the M9. Takedown is the most complicated, accuracy is good, eats fmj flawlessly. Not my choice for battle though.
XD Yes made in croatia. mine has been 100% minus 1 reload that I suspect had an unseatd primer. Tighter action than the M9 , durble stainless mags this would have been a better choice.
Glock. Why not? safety? reliable, decently accurate, high capacity.
HK ,the weapon I'd have with me if I was given the choice. Cheaper than the 1911 too. The only one I don't have to change my grip to drop a mag. I'm plagued with short thumbs.
I don't have an M&P yet.
Nostalgia I guess. Of the guns listed the 1911 is the last one I would choose to go to war with.
With 7+1 it is half the capacity of an M9 at 15+1. With 8+1 it's over half.
And I agree with this wholeheartedly:
It's intended for MEUSOC. Not your typical grunt.Quote:
Originally Posted by spqrzilla
I find it a little silly, unless they start using the Willys too. They have been using 1911's for the longest time, certain groups never stopped. I heard they were rebuilding the same units they had before the M9. I also read the cost to rebuild these 30 year old guns was 1-2000 dollars. So this may be a deal. And I cant wait for the M9 spare parts to get thrown away. I'll be dumpster diving.
Thankfully most of us will never see combat or a life and death situation. Most of the people responding to this forum do not have a clue. However when the crap hits the fan 45 caliber wins every time against something smaller. Got the t-shirt. When you need to, reloading is not an issue. Shooting a threat more than 5 times and still having a threat is a problem.