Colt Defense, based in Hartford, Conn., will supply as many as 12,000 of the 200,000 U.S. Marines with semi-automatic, tan-colored M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols, and they will include spare parts and logistical support. The gun has long been the weapon of choice for special operations agents, thanks to its reliability and the stopping power of its massive bullets.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I was disappointed with the Army when they bought the Beretta, it made no sense whatsoever, except to make us pantywaists like the Euro-wienies. I spent some time with the XVIIIth Airborne Corps pistol team in the late 70s and learned what an awesome weapon the old 1911 was. <\/p>\n
I’ve always owned at least one except when I lived where handguns weren’t allowed and most everyone I know owns some variation. I have two; a government model in .45 and a Colt Double Eagle in 10mm.<\/p>\n
At least the Marine Corps is smarter about the weapons their troops carry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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