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The U.S. Army’s Beretta M9 Gun Mistake
The Beretta M9 served the U.S. military for decades but garnered mixed reviews. Critics decried its 9mm round’s limited stopping power compared to the .45 caliber M1911 it replaced, while others ...
The U.S. Army rejected the Beretta M9A3 pistol in its Modular Handgun System (MHS) program, favoring a more modern firearm. -While the M9A3 offered enhancements like a threaded barrel, tritium sights, ...
(RNN) – The 101st Airborne is the first unit to receive the M17 and M18 pistols that will become the standard sidearm for the U.S. Army. The new pistol will replace the M9 Beretta, which has ...