Quote Originally Posted by GunnyUSMC View Post
But in today’s world you have to apply the choice of gun to the situation and environment it will be used in.
Now for the range, I’ll take a 1911 any day. But for patrolling the streets in a high crime area,a high capacity, polymer frame 9mm, or 40 S&W would be the better choice.
Exactly.

Just as you'd rather take a M4 Carbine or AUG etc into a modern combat scenario, rather than a Lee-Enfield or Garandicon etc.