Second tour in Viet Nam as a chopper pilot, I carried M-10. First tour I was issued a Rand 45. Was "required" to wear issued personal weapon with WWII style hip holster. Needless to say, flying 12 - 14 - 16 hours a day the web gear with weapon was hung on the sliding seat armor. Got hit really bad doing LRRP resupplies. Me, peter pilot, gunner spent 3 days doing E&E. Crew chief wasn't so lucky. Had to respnd to report of survey. Lost 45 in crash and still had to pay $47.00 because I wasn't wearing it. Go figure. Wish I could buy 45s for 47 bucks now days.