Gentlemen,
I'm a geezer, and look for ways to accomplish whatever situation I may encounter. Often times, this means having weapons of common ammo and magazines. In this case I have my Beretta M9A1s, with which Insight Technologies M6X laser/light combos ride, paired with my Beretta CX4s carrying Aimpoint Heat Seekers, TacStar T9 lights, Tritium front sighted ghost ring sights, Beamshot Greenbeam 2000s, and Aimpoint Micro T-1 sights. Add to these, GripPods, speed slings, and the superb Eberlestock Gunslinger packs, and I'm good to go for light ops. Why two of everything? Car and home. All of my 9mm magzines, from 15 to 32 rounds, fit both handguns, and both carbines. Nearly forgot- for night work, optics are switched out to use ATN's Mk 440 Gen 2+ night sights...
I've seen the gentleman's comment about three shot burst mode. Where I live, if I wanted, I could apply for, pay for, the stamp(s). Likewise, if I wanted a can on any or all, I could also apply for, pay for, the stamp(s). Tactically, I can even see where that might be necessary. I just have an extreme visceral dislike for governmental paperwork...
The pairings I've described, are not my first line, but that which I'm more likely to grab for use in an urban environment, having to move short distances, with commensurate short distances for engaging an armed foe... My Blackhawk Omega Elite Tactical Vests can each carry eighteen 32rd magazines. Attached to their backs are Camelbacks capable of carrying 100 oz. of water each. Pockets on the vest's fronts, can carry necessary batteries, tools, and lights for work in the field.
All of my shoulder weapons have sidearms dedicated to pairing with them. The benefit of having complimentary platforms, is a boon... I won't go into what calibers and stresses occur in combat, under harsh environments... Suffice to say, with the proper ammunition, say Corbon's DPX ammo, the 9mm CX4 and any derivative of the 92 family, should be adequate to the task in short range down to CQB ranges...
To my way of thinking, Beretta makes the best pistols, and the best carbines, for use by civilians. I also believe that the M9 and M9A1 are the best semi-auto handguns in the military's world, thereby maintaining a clear qualitative edge over any other competitors... Mine are always loaded with ammo designed to ruin a Bad Guy's day. Corbon DPX, Pow'RBall, and 90gr. JHPs.
Thanks for starting your forums. Knowledge is a great way leveling odds...
OldPaladin, out
"You can kill a free man, you can't enslave him." -Robert Anson Heinlein, American Patriot
Molôn Labé!