Its true get some vets talking about .45 and 9mm pistols, it becomes an argument. I agree, that the .45 is the best caliber to do the job of what it does best, knock down the enemy for good. As well what this link others too, it make sense.
http://undertheradar.military.com/2016/08/here-are-6-weapons-the-u-s-military-should-bring-out-of-retirement/
But, I'll take a M-16 or M-4 instead of a Tommy gun, IMHO. Of course, it wasn't mentioned but a shotgun is a primary weapon in the US arsenal as well. Let's not forget the K-Bar best can opener around or anything else, wink-wink
-----Willy ![]()

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