I never understood why the 1911 was replace in the first place and the 45 ACP was shelved in favor of the 9mm since NATO countries were using it... the 45 worked well for its intended purpose.. it was reliable and well designed...
another 25 year social experiment by Washington that failed...
I have a 1927 built 45 ACP/1911... I wouldn't trade it for 5 Glocks of the caliber of my choice....this thing is built like a 53 Buick... lot of metal and tough....and the capability of any 45 ACP round needs no explanation unless someone doesn't know squat about a pistol round...
The 9mm had its own NATO pressures. The reason the 92F was picked was because we needed medium range missiles in Italy at the time. Not a well know fact but a firm belief back then by some Admirals and Generals of that era.
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
