05-22-2011, 07:05 AM
stanc Wrote:IMO, it isn't feasible for a PDW like the MP9 to replace all pistols. The are some individuals (e.g., high-ranking officers, military police, criminal investigators) for whom a pistol is simply better suited, due to size and weight.
I agree that there there will still be some use for pistols for those who will probably never use them except to threaten people, especially if they need concealed carry. However, for only about double the size and weight, a compact SMG like the MP9 offers vastly greater effectiveness and is the obvious choice for a PDW.