The U.S. Army had newer pistol designs available—more rounds, faster reloads, and modern ergonomics.
So why did they stay with the old one?
In this video we look at why the Army kept the M1911, what they believed a combat sidearm was actually supposed to do, and why pistols like the Browning Hi Power never mattered to that doctrine.
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