Recon conducts new pistol qualification course

The Marine Corps will transition to a new pistol qualification course during fiscal year 2015. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion began their transition during Exercise Sandfisher by conducting the new course of fire with their M45A1 close-quarters-combat pistols. Marine Corporal Brandon Suhr shows us the input given from the unit.

[@nonyabiz9487]

MEU(SOC) Marines still use the 1911 .45. The only US military combat units that use the 1911 and it works very well for them. The Marine Corps also use the old M-9 Beretta, which in my opinion is still an excellent pistol, and Glock 19s, SIg M-11s, and M-17s.

[@TheGuavaberry]

So is the .45 standard issue for Recon?

[@ChangedMountain1]

Joe Mama recon and MARSOC are two diffrent units. recon is now just for the MEU and Marsoc is SOCOM

[@blackbird9729]

only recon still use 1911?

[@AldoSchmedack]

He don't know lol

[@johnnypranin5874]

Glock is the Toyota or Honda, 1911 is the Ferrari or Porsche.

[@Excalibur01]

A 1911 that WORKS in combat is the price of a Porsche or Ferrari, but if it's any cheaper, it will not work in combat. That's what guns like glock costs a fraction and still works

[@sinful-killa3491]

The American made 1911 is like the American made Corvette

[@johnnypranin5874]

@@Excalibur01 You don't have to spend a fortune on a reliable, combat oriented 1911.
Like, my grandpa's Colt Government 1911A1 is your typical GI format 1911. It's no high end 1911 like a Wilson Combat or Springfield TRP, but I take good care of her and she's hardly ever malfunctioned on me.
Maintenance is key.

[@deadeye5155]

Ok boomer

[@adolfhilter]

what type of holster do they use?

[@selfinmegellco4331]

Safariland Drop leg holster system.
They have holsters for all makes and models.
www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/holster-systems/als-holster-system/als-tactical-holsters/

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Lern 2 45 1911 -.-

[@Excalibur01]

Glock or similar would be a better more modern pistol. Certain Marines are issued the Glock 19 and it has more rounds, softer shooting and more reliable than the old school 1911

[@FluxMusicGroup]

Do some get to use the m9? I have a Glock 19, and I love it but the only problem I have with it is that the mag release is difficult for left handed shooters.

[@HeavyMental1000]

@ 1:12 who TF cut gave you that awful barracks cut Marine lol

[@MaralushaUSMC]

He's an Amish Marine. Be a little more sensitive...

[@96792HAMMAH]

He knows it looks like shit and thinks it's a status symbol now that it's at that point

[@mk18isbestchoosen.securtyt4]

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