To: kiriath_jearim
Ridiculous.
The sidearm has a neglible contribution to a platoon's fire power. What the DoD needs to do is come up with a real rifle and squad MG before worrying about handguns.
Those who NEED sidearms (Special Operations) are authotized to procure whatever they wish anyway.
To: struwwelpeter
Wait till you see the SCAR.
43 posted on
09/25/2006 11:20:16 AM PDT by
tigtog
To: struwwelpeter
I tend to feel the same thing, that Special Ops will decide on their own and handle their own purchasing.
46 posted on
09/25/2006 11:21:58 AM PDT by
Recon Dad
(Marine Spec Ops Dad)
To: struwwelpeter
LOL
My son, USAC, ditched his pistol - carried a 12GA Mossberg shotgun as backup for room cleaning duties.
The magazines are real POS for the current issue M9.
Low bid wins, the GI loses.
48 posted on
09/25/2006 11:27:05 AM PDT by
ASOC
(The phrase "What if" or "If only" are for children.)
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