Posted by Fits at 12/30/2007 01:09:00 PM. The M1911, of course. Beretta M9 vs SIG M17; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. John Browning sold the original design to Colt, when it became the standard-issue side arm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. The M9 magazine carries fifteen rounds, compared to M1911’s seven. It’s an old design for sure, it’s heavy, has a massive grip for a 9mm, isn’t modular, and has an absolutely terrible safety. Unfortunately one requirement of … You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. before the m9 came out my buddies and I messured it by how many mags of a gun you need to destroy a car. I have THE civilian version of the Military M9, it is identical to the military M9 except for serial number range and the production line it was built on. The Colt M1911 is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed, single-action .45 caliber handgun. It's just a training issue. The M1911 is a single action semi-automatic pistol invented by famous firearms designer, John Moses Browning. I was in a Marine infantry unit that swapped out the pistols for the new 9mm caliber. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Its name sake derives from the year it was first produced, in 1911. The m9 went through rigorous testing to win the contract, and it's a damn good pistol. It is also cheaper and requires a lot less frequent practice to maintain proficiency. Yes. BUT, the 1911 is in a much better … The 1911 vs M9 Sidearm comparison. i am doing a pistol only challenge and so i was given these pistols to pick from which do you think is best? The M1911 and its replacement, the M9. we did not use the shotgun for that but the ar as well as the 1911 needed aprox 2 mags. It features a 7 round magazine and has an effective range of approximately 50 meters. If you aren't used to the 1st shot DA, you can definitely pull your shot low. I also emailed David Salyer, he recommends a 1911 over a … I think the Beretta M9 is still a great handgun. Manufactured by one of my favorite companies (the 31-year-old Taiwanese airsoft legend Kuan Ju Works) this M9 is an all-black, full metal, double-action gas blowback pistol. Nevertheless, the M1911 is still carried into combat by many American troops as their pistol of choice, in personal preference to the official M9 sidearm. Note: it's very intimidating to be shot at, and surpressed by, an M92 pistol, which is also called the M9 - and especially when sprayed. There was a lot talk along the lines of, what the heck? BTW, I own an Italian M92FS made in 1989, and a 1944-vintage Colt M1911A1 (and a Series 70 Colt .45 ACP Govt Model, heavily modified and for concealed carry). Note, the M1911 has still stuck around as the MEU (SOC) pistol – only now, it is designated the M45. (Photo by Jim Grant) Such a weapon would have been invaluable to troops in Korea facing Chinese human-wave … It could be argued that Springfield Armory’s 1911 Mil-­Spec is a modern version of the original M1911A1. It’s meant to be a close in weapon. Baretta M9 9mm Pistol was adopted in 1985. “It’s a great weapon because of its stopping power,” said Dave Dotterrer, a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel. M9 holds 15+1 rounds, the M1911A1 holds 7+1. The M1911 (often referred to simply as 1911) is a single action short recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol, chambered in .45 ACP. So why did the Army decide to even have a contest to choose a new gun? It should be noted that the Colt 1911 name is a copyright obligation, as even before WW2, Remington Rand, the government's Springfield Armory, and many other companies also manufactured the US military's 1911. What’s wrong with what we had?” Dotterrer said if he had to return to th… Absolutely. The M9's design by comparison makes a few concessions in the name of operator safety. You won't be disappointed. Hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on this contest and over 500 million will be spent on the pistols. So what was so bad about the Beretta M9? Like the USP .45 and the M9, the M1911 kills in 3-5 shots depending on distance, with Stopping Power improving this to 2-4 shots. It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. One was the legendary M1911 pistol designed by John Moses Browning – and it held the line for 75 years. The M1911, also known as the Colt 1911, or the Colt Government, is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. M1911 vs M9 vs G17c. Dimensions are 8.5″ long by 5.25″ tall with a barrel length of 5″ and a real-gun-feel weight of 1.9lbs. 45, the M1911 .45 has a lower magazine capacity (The M1911 .45 has 8 rounds, where the USP .45 has 12), less muzzle climb, shorter range, and higher hipfire accuracy, leading to a pistol that has a very different play style than the USP .45. The other was the M9 Beretta, which has taken many of the roles the M1911 fills. The M1911 fires the powerful .45 ACP cartridge (11.43x23mm). 2012-03-03 23:01 , edytowano 2012-03-03 23:02 autor: ReggaeUnicorn. It’s reliable, accurate, and capable. A week ago, the top American officer in Afghanistan, U.S. Army General Scott Miller, appeared at a meeting with Afghan troops armed with a version of the iconic .45 caliber Colt M1911 … Desert Eagle 1911 C. Usually when you think Desert Eagle you think big, like autoloading pistols in … on the M9 and M1911 and a suppressor on the G17c