Marine Corps ends its use of the iconic 1911’s

[KillerFord1977]

Marines have gone wholly over to the 9mm except for a few special instances.

Iconic 1911 Pistols Are Finally Gone From Marine Corps Service

The Marine Corps' time as the last major U.S. military user of the legendary 1911 pistol has come to an end.

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[Recusant]

Experience tells us that what goes around usually comes around. Hopefully those 1911's declared surplus won't be sold off or cut up before the reality of this decision sinks in.

 

[nmedge]

In a few years they will change their minds again.

 

[HansGruber]

In a few years they will change their minds again.

Probably not. MARSOC started using G19’s years ago, and they’re pretty popular with the end users.

Same with the SEALs swapping their P226’s for G19’s.

 

[mikep]

Milsurp 1911’s coming our way? Maybe? Hopefully? Doubt it. Maybe the IRS will pick ‘em up on sale.