Clinton was a moron when it came to military policy all the way around. I wouldn't doubt it. I know their are official designated sidearms and unofficial sidearms. It happens.
When I worked the gun counter at Herman's Sporting goods back in the early 1980s, my boss (department manager) was a Vietnam vet who saw lots of combat. On quiet days, he'd sometimes tell us stories. One included his personal S&W Model 29 .44 Magnum, and using it to shoot Vietcong out of their positions up in trees.
