Iraq Gun Control: Captain Calvey's Companion

Former State Rep. Kevin Calvin, now U. S. Army Captain Kevin Calvey, reports from Ft. Bliss he has a new companion: A Beretta M-9 9mm semi-automatic pistol he'll carry with him to duty in Iraq.

M9 Specs: A semi-automatic, single-action/double-action pistol. The M9 is the primary sidearm of The U.S. military, replacing the .45 caliber model M1911A1. The M9 has a 15-round staggered magazine with a reversible magazine release button that can be positioned for either right- or left-handed shooters.

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