It's About Time...

[EdMc]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/28/marines-pay-22m-to-go-back-to-their-old-guns-colt-45

[DM1906]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/28/marines-pay-22m-to-go-back-to-their-old-guns-colt-45

Your link didn't work.  Try THIS ONE.

Very nice.

[EdMc]

Du'uh......I shoulda checked, but didn't. That's the one, thanks.

[sqlbullet]

I wonder what the coating is on these guns.  Anyone heard?  Cerakote, Gunkote?

Too bad they didn't opt for a 10mm 

[sqlbullet]

This article says the finish is indeed Cerakote.

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2012/07/20/usmc-orders-4036-m45-cqbp-pistols/

It also says the recoil system is the same dual recoil spring as the new Delta 10mm.

[EdMc]

That is interesting.....wonder how long before Colt has a 'special edition' for the public. I've never heard of the potential third bidder on the contract. Karl Lippart (sp?) Designs?