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As I imagined, eventually Gen. Patton would have to be invoked in relationship to this subject. Because he was a "high profile" guy and genuine American historical icon of WWII, the film Patton and the historical fact that he did indeed carry and was photographed wearing a S&W Registered Magnum, a Colt Single Action Army, a Colt Detective Special and a Colt 1903 auto.
As I understand it, General Officers could pack what they wished in addition to the issue 1911/1911-A1 or the General Officer issued Colt .32 auto, at their discretion. Field grade officers did not enjoy that official discretionary choice of sidearms, and enlisted personnel officially had no discretion to use other than authorized sidearms. However, from the responses to this post it is apparent that both field grade officers and enlisted personnel were packin' non regulation weapons in combat theatres. They are the guys who I'm more interested in knowing about because they were the front line warriors who won battle after battle, facing cruel adversity, to final victory. General Patton is one of my personal heroes, but a glimpse into the life and experience of the less sensationalized troops who gave all, are in my opinion, the people I admire most of all. Happy Veterans Day and never foget them!
Cheers;
Lefty
As I understand it, General Officers could pack what they wished in addition to the issue 1911/1911-A1 or the General Officer issued Colt .32 auto, at their discretion. Field grade officers did not enjoy that official discretionary choice of sidearms, and enlisted personnel officially had no discretion to use other than authorized sidearms. However, from the responses to this post it is apparent that both field grade officers and enlisted personnel were packin' non regulation weapons in combat theatres. They are the guys who I'm more interested in knowing about because they were the front line warriors who won battle after battle, facing cruel adversity, to final victory. General Patton is one of my personal heroes, but a glimpse into the life and experience of the less sensationalized troops who gave all, are in my opinion, the people I admire most of all. Happy Veterans Day and never foget them!
Cheers;
Lefty