Combat Pistol: Marines vs Army: Comparison?

So, one of the really cool things about spending a long time as a medic is that there are plenty of opportunities to do things that a "normal" troop wouldn't get to do. My first M-9 range was at the National Guard range with the armor battalion I'd just been assigned to. It was an orientation range to the M-9, as the unit had just gotten them. That afternoon, the Kansas City USMCR staff sections came to do THEIR orientation on the M-9.

Long story short, I managed to sweet talk/BS my way into getting fire both orientation courses on the same day. Comparing them head-to-head, I have to say that the Corps program was a lot more comprehensive and I felt much more comfortable after the Corps' course.

Honestly, I'd rather carry an extra couple primary weapon mags than a pistol.

So, I’m not arguing who’s actually better. But you should know that we have been using Blackhawk holsters for qualifying for 6+ years and we no longer wear desert cammies unless you eat sand all day.

So, this video is old. What is there to compare?

Marines

What's the purpose of the "hands waving" prior to shooting?

Unless you are an MP, I find time spent on combat pistol training would be better spent on nearly any other skill applicable to your actual job.

The phrase "combat pistol" makes me cringe.

This is probably the wrist possible video of a Marine pistol range you could find. The Marine Corps overall has a better handle on marksmanship, just as we have since our inception 242 years ago.

Navy got it.

As a shooting Instructor and as an ex Fed., Army wins in response course of fire where the targets are always unknown until they present themselves.