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VoiceofReason wrote:Replacing a pistol with a rifle? Sort of defeats the purpose that a pistol was issued for.

Not really. A pistol is largely a defensive weapon. That's fine if you also have a rifle, but many of the troops it was originally intended for only had the pistol. When rear echelon troops, mortar crews, etc. had to fight, the carbine was a better choice. It's more accurate, with less training, and at longer distances than the pistol. When not in use, it is bulkier, but not as bulky and heavy as a Garand.

LabRat wrote:My daughter told them: "No 1911...no date."

Smart girl!!!