Grim_Reaper ~UFS~ said:
what are the advantages to using the 1911? we've already got a socom that goes above and beyond what it does. the only one i can think of right now is a lighter bulk? maybe it'll have a faster firing rate...cuz if not then i dont see why anyone would use it other than sentimental value since the mk23 is obviously a better military handgun in terms of craftsmanship
I thought about too and I´m not a fan of the 1911, but I think it fits great in INF as a sidearm. We have the Mk23, everybody knows that it is a better pistol.
Due to Mk23´s weight it is more accurate, but it is much bigger and heavier than the 1911.
Sprinting and running with the aimed Mk23 costs more stamina.
The heavier ammo (as the ammo from 1911) is heavier.
All in all the full equiped Mk23 (I mean the gun and ammo) increases your bulk overall.
The 1911 is a slim and light pistol, still .45, but only 8 shots.
Well as a sidearm for emergency it is perfect. The pistol itself is lighter, the ammo is lighter, so you can arm yourself with this pistol and still have less bulk.
Ok, only 8 shots, but as mentioned it is just a sidearm which comes in use only rare and otherwise you wont notice carrying this pistol cuz it is light.
So I think this pistol is something we need in INF.
I personally will use it. Because an full "ammoed" M16A2, helmet, IIvest, and grenades is too much to have the Mk23 as sidearm. M9 is too weak, 5/7 is very good due to armorpiercing stuff and 20 shots, but it is still weak.
So if I don´t really need a sidearm, but still want to have something when my weapons jamms... lol, no I mean when it is dry, than, the 1911 is a perfect decision.