They're great revolvers. The M1909 cartridge, with a somewhat wider rim than the usual 45 Colt is also pretty scarce; I've only been able to find a blank.

I can't understand why the Army adopted the M 1909. There was no national emergency that would give cause for undue haste. The process of developing a satisfactory automatic pistol was well underway, and it was apparent that one would be adopted soon. Any enlightenment, or if no enlightenment, any SWAGs?.