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Subject: Side Arms For Fly Boys.
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Date: 29 Oct 90 03:33:07 GMT
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From: p14.f7.n391.z8.fidonet.org!Dan.Daetwyler (Dan Daetwyler)

 HS> close-support pilots are trained as infantrymen first; they're equipping
 HS> all their transport aircraft with defensive countermeasures; they're
 HS> pushing hard to get the Osprey into service; and now they turn out to
 HS> have common sense about pistols too... an impressive bunch.)
 HS> --
You neglected to mention that Marines are trained to shoot... not just spray the countryside with a firehose.  On the other hand, a staggered mag with
14 rounds can be quite an advantage over a 7 round mag.  Despite all the
compatability problems, I'm surprised that they didn't opt for the 10mm.
Depending on the load, it can compare favorably with the .45, and it's capacity is signficantly greater.