U.S. Army and Marines Official Handguns

May 09, 2016 22:37

       The United States Marine Corps has officially adopted a side arm as of last year.  The Colt CQBP M45A1.  Also known as the M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Pistol.  It'as sort of a modern updated version of the original 1911 model that was the standard sidearm of the U.S. military up until 1986.  It holds 7 rounds of .45 ACP in the magazine; virtually unchanged since 1911.
       Why seven rounds?  Other companies like Sig Sauer, Double Star, and Nighthawk Custom have 8 round magazines of the .45 ACP round.  Why not go for the more powerful 10 mm round?

The United States Army just rejected the latest version of thier Beretta M9A3 .  Holding 17 rounds of the 9x19 mm bullet, it's been the Army standard service pistol since 1986.  

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