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Originally Posted by Sarski
Okay, so I have a question (two questions). I am just wondering if some guns and or ammo are easier to shoot and hit the target (for a novice) with a minimum of instruction, while others might require a little more training, precision and skill? If so could this have been a factor in the decision? (Taking into account trigger pull, kick, weapon weight, and maybe a whole host of other factors that I probably have never heard of). Thanks in advance.
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Expertise in the use of any weapon comes with training. Vogel could outshoot a novice with any weapon the novice selected, and any novice with similar physical characteristics as Vogel can become an expert with proper training.
The 1911's a very "shootable" pistol ergonomically, but contains parts that systematically and periodically must be adjusted, modified or replaced to make it function accurately and consistently (I don't think 100% consistency will ever be reached).
A .45 cal ball will do more damage than a 9 mm. To quote Maj. Plaster, "9mm sucks!" when your intent is to put the enemy down as instantly as possible.
Some highup mucketymuck decided the money spent on this particular group of warriors' choice for a sidearm was warranted; it has precedent with other doorkickers.
For the unit the Colt was selected, an HK45 or even a G21 could have been made to work-it's not ease of use that was a determining factor, IMO.