Thread: Gun Show - 9/8-9/9 Nofolk Scope
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Default Re: Gun Show - 9/8-9/9 Nofolk Scope
Originally Posted by XCELR8
Like what? The process of field stripping a M9 is vastly easier than that of a 1911, making it more appealing to the modern DoD. Throw in the fact that a 92FS has 8 addition rounds over a 1911, (so the Marines have a higher chance of hitting shit ), and viola, the 1911 was replaced. And I'm not attempting to argue that a M9 is better than a M1911, because that's just foolish, but the 92FS isn't a bad weapon. I sincerely think a 1911 isn't really a beginner's pistol though.
You're high. Even a buffoon (read: AIRMAN) can field strip a 1911 without any instruction. It's HIGHLY arguable that it's even easier, much less vastly easier.

And, for the record, the Marine Corps was vehemently opposed to the M9 and has been trying to go back to a .45 since it's adoption. The Air Force, however, was delighted, since the 9mm round wasn't so hard on their delicate little hands.
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