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MARSOC’s Colt M1911A1 OR M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol

Posted on Sunday, 22 July, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

By now it is old news that Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Va. has awarded a $22.5 million contract to Colt Defense for its M1911A1 Rail Guns or M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP). The IQID contract accounts for roughly 4,000 … Continue reading →

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MARSOC Adopts Colt 1911 M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP)

Posted on Thursday, 19 July, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Soldier Systems Daily alerted us a few days ago that MARSCOC would be adopting the Colt 1911 as the M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP). We are pleased to report that the alleged rumor is, in fact, correct. Award Details Solicitation: … Continue reading →

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