I would consider it if they can figure out how to build an M1911A1 out of lighter materials. I’ve actually picked up a real M1911A1 and that thing is not in the light department.
The M9 weighs ~33 oz empty, the M1911A1 weighs ~39 oz empty. If 6 oz is a show stopper, we need to send our boys and girls some supplements....
Loaded, they weigh in almost the same...
with ball ammo, size matters ( diameter) A .451 will not get any smaller, and a .356 will likely never get any bigger....
16 shots available that require multiple hits compared to 9 rounds available that require fewer hits is not a bad trade off necessarily.
Finally, if a 45 auto is deemed to much cartridge compared to a 9mm NATO load, then we truly have a problem, Houston.
Sidearms are quite useless against armored targets, but if unarmored, they can be quite useful, espc. in certain CQB situations.
“I would consider it if they can figure out how to build an M1911A1 out of lighter materials.”
Regular 1911’s are about 40oz. Aluminum 1911’s could be around 26oz, as the aluminum officer’s models are 25oz.