The Beretta M9 and the MHS Trials

By Eric R. Poole

“Pizza Box” is the derogatory nickname given to the square-shaped marksmanship badge no Marine wants. It was often a presumption that those who rated a pizza box preferred to wear their medals instead of ribbons and badges for formal occasions to hide their shooting disability. The Maltese Cross worn by sharpshooters isn’t an unattractive badge, but Marines want to earn crossed rifles and pistols.

What was particularly interesting to me as a primary marksmanship instructor, or PMI, was that more shooters qualified expert when the Beretta M9 started filling racks in the armory. I have a special spot in my heart for the M1911A1, but when my job was to train Marines of varying backgrounds who may have never handled a pistol, the Beretta …Read the Rest

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