That's what baffles this old guy. The Army knows it's tough to train personal to be proficient with a handgun. Hence, the reason for building and issuing the M-1 carbine for many troops that would normally have been issued a 1911. Also the reason for issuing a bayonet with the battle rifle to infantry. Troops can be trained to use a battle rifle and bayonet and gain a reasonable level of proficiency with minimal time.
So what's the logic behind issuing everyone a handgun?
There isn't... But I'd prefer to carry an M1 or M4 carbine over either a 45 or a 9mm
