The story isn't true, but look at the serial number and other markings. Military small arms are going to marked in an obvious manner.
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These is a program where certain Soldiers can purchase an M9, I think mainly high ranking officers. Don't know much about the program, but could be this.
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General officers can buy their side arms (which are not M9s) when they leave the service. They become heirlooms.