Even though theM1911 pistolhad proven itself as one of the finest military pistols ever made, U.S.
Ordnance had been looking to eliminate it since the early days of World War II.
Instead, the handy little M1 Carbine simply joined the ever-growing list of American infantry weapons.
Once again, the Carbine did not replace anything.
Infantry combat in Korea proved the ongoing need for short-range firepower and handy personal defense weapons.
A Gritty Combat Assessment
Brigadier General S.L.A.
Marshall was recalled to duty to serve as a historian and analyst for the U.S. Eighth Army in Korea.
These experiences led to changes in the M1911 manual regarding the usage of oil.
The latter could cause sluggish operation as well as a complete failure.
Chinese ammunition and spare parts supply proved to be an ongoing nightmare.
Their troops were peasants, and they were used to continuous hardships.
The stopping power of the .45 ACP rounds was more important than ever.
Quite an endorsement of a design that was not intended to serve much past World War II.
