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James Montes · November 7, 1999, 09:51 AM

The M9 is not a bad weapon...

Its open slide design makes it a reliable feeder and its fixed barrel helps with accuracy...

It's no 1911 however!

I would trade it for a 1911 .45ACP any day of the week as a military sidearm.

The trigger is not that of a SIG obviously, but owning SIGs and being issued the M9 I can say that going between the two, though disheartning, is not a problem.

The SIG P228 & P226 (both 9mm's) are both issued in some circles of the military. The P228 is designated as the M11... The P226 in 9mm is the standard issue of the US NAVY SEAL teams.

Believe it or not the 1911 .45ACP and S&W .38spl. revolver are still seen in certain circles of the military as well!!!

In short the M9 is a good weapon like lots out there...

But I would not spend money on one...

Heck that money could go towards another SIG, or better yet another 1911 custom!!!

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SURE SHOT

[This message has been edited by James Montes (edited November 07, 1999).]

November 7, 1999, 09:51 AM	#8
James Montes Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Lake Hills, TX USA Posts: 263	The M9 is not a bad weapon... Its open slide design makes it a reliable feeder and its fixed barrel helps with accuracy... It's no 1911 however! I would trade it for a 1911 .45ACP any day of the week as a military sidearm. The trigger is not that of a SIG obviously, but owning SIGs and being issued the M9 I can say that going between the two, though disheartning, is not a problem. The SIG P228 & P226 (both 9mm's) are both issued in some circles of the military. The P228 is designated as the M11... The P226 in 9mm is the standard issue of the US NAVY SEAL teams. Believe it or not the 1911 .45ACP and S&W .38spl. revolver are still seen in certain circles of the military as well!!! In short the M9 is a good weapon like lots out there... But I would not spend money on one... Heck that money could go towards another SIG, or better yet another 1911 custom!!! ------------------ SURE SHOT [This message has been edited by James Montes (edited November 07, 1999).]