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ARMORY:SEALs Standard Weapon Loadout


Colt .45 Handgun

Designated by the Marines as the M1911A. This design has proven itself as a standard issue side arm since WWII, with its predecessor seeing service in WWI. The large caliber gives it the stopping punch that will fall the most determined assailant, a big plus in the trenches. Although it has being phased out in favor of the P226, this hand cannon is still a favorite among the SEAL Teams.

Data for M1911A Colt .45
Caliber .45 inch
Weight 2.5 lb
Length 8.5 inches
Firing Rate Single Shot
Muzzle Velocity 830 ft per second
Magazine capacity 7 shot magazine
Effective Range 32 Yards

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