Posted on May 9, 2014

Should the Army change the standard sidearm (Beretta 9MM)?

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In the event that a Soldier is returning fire with a side arm then many things have probably already gone bad. Assuming that you were in a situation that required the use of a sidearm would you prefer the current M9 or something else? My desire would be a heavier slow moving round such as the .45 ACP with double stack magazines.

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I found this very interesting article on Concealed Nation that the FBI chooses the 9mm after putting science to use. are you convinced the 9mm is better. I am not but it is a good debate. Link below.

http://concealednation.org/2014/10/fbi-decides-on-9mm-as-their-1-choice-and-have-tons-of-science-behind-their-decision/

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Should the Military get rid of the Beretta M9 pistol and replace it with something better? If so, what pistol do you suggest?

Lets hear your opinion on the Beretta M9? Should we scrap it and get a better weapon? If so, then what pistol should the Military look into? My suggestion would be 3 different pistols, the Glock 22(.40 Cal), The Sig Sauer P229 or the Smith & Wesson M&P .40cal. Why .40cal you ask? Because sometimes 9mm isn't enough knock down power, .45 is too big for many too handle and I feel .40 is a happy median of stopping power.

Should the Army change the standard sidearm (Beretta 9MM)?

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