12-17-2016, 04:32 PM
Dobradan's point is on the mark.
I would add, however, that pistols are carried because even the 1911 on 45 ACP is light enough that it can be carried without thought or inference with one's duties.
The problem is that hit probabilities are even lower in high stress situations than is the case with weapons designed for two-hand support and shoulder contact.
That means that the weapon having a modest hit probability is generally heavy and bulky enough that it is all too frequently not worn on the body when doing vehicle maintenance, loading artilllery and so on.
I would add, however, that pistols are carried because even the 1911 on 45 ACP is light enough that it can be carried without thought or inference with one's duties.
The problem is that hit probabilities are even lower in high stress situations than is the case with weapons designed for two-hand support and shoulder contact.
That means that the weapon having a modest hit probability is generally heavy and bulky enough that it is all too frequently not worn on the body when doing vehicle maintenance, loading artilllery and so on.
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