Every Standard-Issue US Army Sidearm, From the Revolutionary War Through Present Day

Every Standard-Issue US Army Sidearm, From the Revolutionary War Through Present Day

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Sidearms, or service pistols, are typically a weapon of last resort in the U.S. military. Less accurate than a rifle or carbine at long range, and less lethal than shotgun at close range, handguns are still a practical self-defense weapon, and can be life saving in combat situations. While not…

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