[Thane_Banquo]

Picture of MEU here:
a href="http://securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/1700/1733.htm">http://securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/1700/1733.htm

I think that the 1911 is one of the most beautiful and well-constructed firearms ever devised. It is simple yet elegant.

[Sam Cree]

The upgrade sounds good. Are they going to make it available to ordinary citizens?

If not, does anyone have a recommendation on currently available versions of this weapon?

[NerdDad]

>>In fact, the same Marines who carry the beefy .45s also carry MP-5 submachine guns that shoot 9 mm rounds. But when firing those submachine guns, they shoot “double-taps,” or two squeezes on the trigger, to ensure an enemy soldier is hit with a massive amount of lead. <<

My knowledge of the MP-5 is somewhat limited but my understanding is that it has 3 fire modes -- single, double tap, and full auto. It would not be necessary for the shooter to pull the trigger twice with the fire mode properly selected. I would bet the Marines keep it on double tap.

[1rudeboy]

Can someone give me a technical explanation of the difference between a single-action and double-action pistol?

[Joe Brower]

[MoscowMike]

Howdy

The Marines have it right, the 9mm is a pooch.

[gundog]

John Moses Browning Bump.

[dd5339]

Bump for my gun nut Kimber 1911A1 wife!

Semper Fi

[joesnuffy]

There are many like it but...... as done by Ted Yost