Amen to that![Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by hatidua
Amen to that![Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by hatidua
People always think that having higher capacity equates to a requirement to spray and pray. You can still be accurate and delibrate with a pistol that has a higher capacity. If the arguement is of the "nothing will do but .45 acp" nature, then use a pistol that shoots .45 but has higher capacity.
Think of it this way(I'll stay away from 9mm for the sake of arguement)
Glock 22 (.40 cal) - One mag in the gun, two spare = 46 rounds of .40 cal
Glock 21 (.45 acp) - One mag in the gun, three spares = 53 rounds of .45
You would have to carry 5 spare magazines for the 1911 to have a similar round count (of 49, if you are using 8 round mags), it just doesn't justify itself.
Not to mention...if I may, that they could issue Glock 22's, and the 9mm conversion barrels to them, giving them more options should they have to scrounge for ammo. Might not be a big deal now, but if we were ever at war with another country that uses/issues 9mm nato ammo it might come in handy. Just sayin...
Ummm... you suck at historyQuote:
Originally Posted by Jordanls19
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Huh? I know for a fact Ronald Reagan led the Air force division that liberated the Polish from the British at the Battle of the Bulge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Byte Stryke
my buddy carries this gun as a masoc guy. he loves it.
Well, these 1911s are not your dad's, granddad's or even great-grandad's 1911. They are certainly going to be better made than the M1911 I was issued back in the 1980s.
I remember the excitement and controversy caused by swapping out our old pistols for the M9 Beretta. It seemed that many of the troops were pleasantly surprised by the accuracy and fewer magazine changes. We were also less than happy with the excessively high rate of failures due to the cheap magazines we were issued in the early days.
I have carried and own both .45 ACP and 9mm. I am currently carrying a Glock 19 (9mm) in a combat zone. Based on my experience, I think that the Glock 9mm is my favorite weapon for capacity, reliability and accuracy. I also agree with the statements others have made; my pistol is a backup to my rifle.
As one wise man said; Show your .45 to your friends, but show your 9mm to your enemies.
One of the wisest statements here.Quote:
Originally Posted by hatidua
When it comes down to it I'm sure the marines didn't just decide on the 1911 because it looked pretty.
I think you missed the part where the cost included support, parts, training etc and we were unsure of the actual per unit costs.Quote:
Originally Posted by foxtrot
given the logistics of civilian support these days, I wouldn't be at all surprised if it broke out to be a $500 weapon and $1400 in training, parts and support. For example, did you know that Contracting companies have to pay hundreds for each CAC card their employees hold...even as part of their job requirement.
So in addition to finding trainers and armorers, paying for their BCI/Investigations for clearances, there is a running cost with the government.
just an FYI
totally agree here...Quote:
Originally Posted by lead_magnet