So here's the deal. I have to write an 8 page paper for my English class this weekend. The nice thing is that I get to pick my topic. My instructor specified that it cannot be a paper on gun control when I proposed a firearms topic, but I ran the idea about how the 1911 is argued to be the best sidearm the military has ever employed. He said that this would be fine.
Now I just have to find sources for this paper. I need at least 6, and I'd like sources including specifics about the various sidearms the military has used in the past, and what they currently use, like years used, caliber, etc.
Also, I need to know what agencies still use 1911's.
The paper will be comprised of 4 main points, each two paragraphs long. So far for my main points, I have the following.
1. the length of time that the 1911 was used in the military shows that it was a very valuable weapon (need a couple sources telling the years it was used)
2. Size comparison and ballistics of the .45 vs 9mm (that is what is currently used, correct?) I definitely need a couple good sources for this one. I realize that there are those who feel that each round has advantages, but for the sake of this paper I need to go with .45.
3. Accuracy of the 1911, as well as the durability of the gun. I'll focus on the fact that many people still shoot 1911's that were made long before they were born.
4. ??? I'm not sure where else to go here. Any ideas?
Thanks a lot for the help, I definitely need it. It's fine if all of the sources are online (preferred, actually).
THANK YOU!!!!
-Parke1
Now I just have to find sources for this paper. I need at least 6, and I'd like sources including specifics about the various sidearms the military has used in the past, and what they currently use, like years used, caliber, etc.
Also, I need to know what agencies still use 1911's.
The paper will be comprised of 4 main points, each two paragraphs long. So far for my main points, I have the following.
1. the length of time that the 1911 was used in the military shows that it was a very valuable weapon (need a couple sources telling the years it was used)
2. Size comparison and ballistics of the .45 vs 9mm (that is what is currently used, correct?) I definitely need a couple good sources for this one. I realize that there are those who feel that each round has advantages, but for the sake of this paper I need to go with .45.
3. Accuracy of the 1911, as well as the durability of the gun. I'll focus on the fact that many people still shoot 1911's that were made long before they were born.
4. ??? I'm not sure where else to go here. Any ideas?
Thanks a lot for the help, I definitely need it. It's fine if all of the sources are online (preferred, actually).
THANK YOU!!!!
-Parke1
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