Kevin: A few years ago,there was an announcement made by the Army they would be soon asking for entries into what was going to be called the "Joint Combat Pistol" (stick the moniker of "joint" and it enhances success nowadays). Anyhow it was to replace the weak-tit M9 and the only requirements I remember was it had to be in 45ACP and ambidextrous safety. I'm sure given the fact we are broke, it's been shelved. I can tell you the same slide cracking issues still plague the M9. jorge

A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”