Skans, I still disagree with you. There maybe better weapons out there now, but they were not out there when Colt delivered the first M1911's to the U.S.Govt. They were not in development when the M-16 was developed and produced over 50 years ago.
So, I might agree when you say there were better firearms developed years after there were deliveres to Uncle Sam.
I own several Berettas to include a 92FS Inox and do not consider it junk. I also own numerous Sig Sauers to include a West German Tysons Corner pistol. To me, the two firearms are both better than mediocre. I think both are desirable pistols even today for many Forum members. Some folks would be tickled to have either.
I understood your initial statement, I took issue with, is whatever the U.S. Government selects to be their firearms you would choose otherwise and have a better firearm.
With all the above stated, I have a lesser disagreement with your statement than some of the others statements by a few others as to how the Government acquisition business is conducted. They are simply spouting off hearsay with absolutely zero knowledge of the Department of Defense acquisition process.
So, I might agree when you say there were better firearms developed years after there were deliveres to Uncle Sam.
I own several Berettas to include a 92FS Inox and do not consider it junk. I also own numerous Sig Sauers to include a West German Tysons Corner pistol. To me, the two firearms are both better than mediocre. I think both are desirable pistols even today for many Forum members. Some folks would be tickled to have either.
I understood your initial statement, I took issue with, is whatever the U.S. Government selects to be their firearms you would choose otherwise and have a better firearm.
With all the above stated, I have a lesser disagreement with your statement than some of the others statements by a few others as to how the Government acquisition business is conducted. They are simply spouting off hearsay with absolutely zero knowledge of the Department of Defense acquisition process.