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The Beretta M9 Pistol

The Beretta M9 Pistol( )
Author: Thompson, Leroy
Illustrator: Shumate, Johnny
Gilliland, Alan
Series title:Weapon Ser.
ISBN:978-1-84908-526-7
Publication Date:Sep 2011
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Imprint:Osprey
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $23.00
Book Description:

In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the US Army. At the time the decision was controversial particularly because it was perceived that a smaller caliber weapon such as the Beretta would lack the necessary stopping power and range in comparison to the .45 caliber Colt. The situation was not helped by the rumour that the adoption of this Italian designed pistol was in exchange for the creation of US missile bases within Italy....
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Book Details
Pages:80
Detailed Subjects: History / Military / United States
Antiques & Collectibles / Firearms & Weapons
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.86 x 9.57 x 0.28 Inches
Book Weight:0.57 Pounds
Author Biography
Thompson, Leroy (Author)
Leroy Thompson has trained military and police hostage rescue and VIP protection teams around the world and has published a number of books and articles on the subject, among them the first-ever work on worldwide counter-terrorist units. He lives in Manchester, MO.

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