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Old 08-05-2017, 03:05 PM
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Boy does that bring back fond memories of all-steel, built-like-a-tank, American Made pistols. That's the "FBI Model", born out of the aftermath of the notorious 1986 FBI Miami Gunfight.

It's biggest drawback was it's hefty weight which was HEAVY when worn by the typical agent in a suit on a flimsy dress belt.

That said, when open-carried in a uniform duty holster on a proper gun belt it was an outstanding "duty pistol". When cleaned and lubed it runs best on full-power 10mm loads.

The potent 10mms led to qualification issues for the masses, which led to a downloaded 10mm cartridge, which led to functioning issues, which all contributed to the birth of the .40SW, and the rest as they say, is history.

Then some guy named Gaston came along and gave us all a swift kick in the jewels. LOL

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