Hey, I have a question or two for those of you with relatives going back to Iraq. I've heard in the online world more than once that 1911 .45 pistols are coveted there in place of the weaker and more-prone-to-jam Berretas. BUT I've also heard that trying to bring one's non-issued firearm back at the end of the tour is a major difficulty.
First, is it true that troops can carry these non-issue weapons? And if so, how do they keep an ammo supply on hand, etc.? Does everyone qualify with the pistol or just officers & NCOs, or what?
And is it impossible to bring back one's personal sidearm? Would your kids rather take a .45 and have to leave it than be stuck with no sidearm (or the next worst thing, a Berreta)?
I can think of a couple of guys I would take up a collection for, to see if I could get a Para or a Kimber or something else in their hands. But I don't know how much stock to place in what I'm reading online.
Thanks,
- David
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