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Dwight55 · August 28, 2012, 05:42 PM

Best example: tunnel rats in Viet Nam, . . . used .22 auto pistol in at least some cases.

Personally, . . . would much rather have my 1911 for CQB if we are talking bad breath distance or shortly ouside of that.

Handgun is sooooooooo much easier to maneuver and protect.

YMMV, . . . but even in the service, . . . I preferred a handgun when I could get away with it.

May God bless,
Dwight

August 28, 2012, 05:42 PM	#6
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	Best example: tunnel rats in Viet Nam, . . . used .22 auto pistol in at least some cases. Personally, . . . would much rather have my 1911 for CQB if we are talking bad breath distance or shortly ouside of that. Handgun is sooooooooo much easier to maneuver and protect. YMMV, . . . but even in the service, . . . I preferred a handgun when I could get away with it. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!