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I can tell you as a fact that there was extensive use of captured German pistols by US (and other Allies esp. Russian) soldiers. This was done both in and outside of regulations and policy which was enforced differently between units. Most US soldiers who carried German pistols were not authorized 1911's and therefore augmented their defense with captured German pistols. There were problems that are well documented with US troops armed with these an-authorized weapons on leave in Paris ..etc. I believe that most every shoulder holster that is made for a Luger, P38 etc. was made for US occupation troops. I have found very little evidence of Germans using 1911's but I'm sure it was done when they could get them. I don't believe that soldiers on either side were very aware or cared about which type pistol was "the best" the way that we do today. Many German pistols were carried in thier original holsters, modified for the web belt and some were stuck in 1911 holsters...many german holsters were "cut down" to serve as "fast draw" holsters for the GI's. It may be true that some GI's did not carry German pistols or equipment for fear of being punished/killed upon capture but this attitude was not pervasive and tended to be non-relavent after the Battle of the Bulge. There are many publihed photos of GI's wearing all types of German Equipment in combat and during the occupation. Several GI's I've talked to seemed to esp. like the Radom and High Power when they could get them...but I would guess that the Luger was the most prized souviner followed by the P38.