MILITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER

• The .45 caliber service pistol is intended for close combat. The .45 caliber is a semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand weapon. The clip holds 7 rounds. It has a maximum effective range of 50 yards. • Note the .38 and .45 caliber hand guns have been replaced with the M-9. ................
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