Beretta M9 or the Browning 1911?

Post by **Niner** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:15 am

It has been argued that the current military use by the US military of the Baretta 9mm auto is a bad choice over the time tested Browning designed .45 acp 1911. However, maybe it is the right choice and the military looks like it plans on keeping the 9mm as the main side arm of choice. I saw this pretty good story about why this may be.

http://www.guns.com/coming-out-in-defen ... ta-m9.html

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:33 pm

Everyone's a f***ing EXPERT - as usual. When I shot side arms I enjoyed the Hi-Power but my job as an infantry soldier required better kit - I had it with my FN FAL and lost it with my SA80!

A square 10 · Post by **A square 10** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:37 am

OK , so i carry and i often carry either a 1911 or the hi-power , just depends on the day , and i love my FN FAL ,

joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:59 am

I'd be happy with either pistol as a service arm.

On a different note what is the FC code on the 9millie ammo? I have some newly acquired 30.30 cases with the same stamp and am curious about them.

Joe

http://www.guns.com/images/stories/octo ... 9_ammo.jpg[/pic]

Karl/Pa. · Post by **Karl/Pa.** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:51 am

Federal Cartridge Co.

joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:04 pm

D'oh, what else.

Cheers Karl.

Joe

DaveGreen1954 · Post by **DaveGreen1954** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:28 pm

I agree, Federal.
But Prvi Partisan and Departmento de la Industrial Militar, Mexico City, Mexico also share that headstamp.

A square 10 · Post by **A square 10** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:19 pm

back to topic , my son is a firm believer in the berretta he has a 92 in 9mm and a 96 [civilian version of the 92A1] in 40cal ,

he fit crimson trace grips to the 92 , and a viridian green lazer to the inox 96 , i cant hit well with them but he can ,

i find no issue with the handgun as a whole , but will stick with my 1911 & hi power

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