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Old 01-25-2017, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jcordell View Post
I agree so the Army should go with the S&W Model 10 M&P revolver - .38 Special.


The US Army did use a .38 at one point, but then they fought in the Spanish American war and realized the .38 suck ass.

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It's the Army. The Army is a big believer that if you give a soldier an anvil and then leave him/her alone on a deserted island for a few hours when you come back the anvil will be broken. I served with guys who were basically a big bag or rocks. I get it. Might not agree with it, but I get it.

I agree with that for the most part, which is why training is important. That's why the Marines are some of our best shooters. If you want to truly test a piece of equipment, give it to the Marines. They'll find a way to break it...on purpose.
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