Being interested in firearms, I know the 1911 has a historical significance in the US military. Can anyone tell me which military branches currently use this model?
The 1911 is indeed a firearm with a rich history in the U.S. military! It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. However, it is no longer in active use across the major branches of the U.S. military like the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or the Space Force.
That being said, there are still some limited uses of the 1911. It's been replaced by more modern pistols in most roles, but specialized units in the military, like the Marine Corps' Special Operations Command (MARSOC), used updated versions of the 1911, known as the M45, up until recently. As of now, the majority of our military units, including the ones in MARSOC, now widely use the M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System, which is a variant of the SIG Sauer P320.
Please note this information could change as the military continuously updates its equipment based on the requirements of different units and operations.
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