[yarddog]

I guess statistically the pistol is unimportant in war, but a creek which averages a foot deep can have some very deep holes.

I think Sgt. York was very glad he was carrying a .45 auto, (I have also heard he was doing so against regs.)

[ASOC]

Good point
The USAF gave me a .38, I bought (& got the COs permission) and carried my own .45. Thinking was - if I wuz gonna go and play with the Army, ought to have a piece that matched thier supply of ammo... Come to think of, still do : )

Worked with a guy who would not carry a GAU-5 (CAR15) or a sidearm. Carried an old M79 bloop gun and a vest full of flechette rounds - MUCH better than a shotgun and legal to boot.

Hoo-ah