I’m a gunslinger by background, or at least I fancy myself the sort. I still wear my pistols low these days, just not quite as low as in the day. l live, nonetheless, today as I have always lived—by the sword. And you know what living by the sword means. That’s right, it means being […]
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Watch WW2 Army Training Film: Combat Handgun Training With the M-1911
John Moses Browning’s .45 caliber pistol, was adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 replacing various revolvers. The M-1911 remained in service until 1987 when it was replaced by the 9mm Italian Beretta designated as the M-9. Many did not see this as an improvement. Pistols are a support weapon and most Soldiers are not […]