The Debrief - Ayoob: Is the .45 Obsolete?

I keep hearing that the .45 ACP is obsolete. “It doesn’t hold enough ammo!” “All service calibers are equal!” “It kicks too hard!” [AYOOB: IS THE .45 OBSOLETE?]( May 13th, 2021 - I keep hearing that the .45 ACP is obsolete. “It doesn’t hold enough ammo!” “All service calibers are equal!” “It kicks too hard!” “Its ammo is ... [READ MORE]( [tal-battle-history-of-the-m1-garand-in-wwii]( [WWII BATTLE HISTORY OF THE GARAND]( May 11th, 2021 - It is hard to imagine now, but the Old Salts in the U.S. Army did not take quickly to the new semi-automatic M1 rifle. John Garand’s new-fangled ... [READ MORE]( [tal-should-i-appendix-carry]( [SHOULD I APPENDIX CARRY?]( May 9th, 2021 - The fact is, most of us walk more like a gorilla than a penguin. Why is that important? Humor me for a moment. Stand up and let your arms naturally ... [READ MORE]( EDITOR'S NOTE In this week’s The Armory Life Debrief, we consider the viability of the classic .45 ACP round, take a look at a battle-by-battle history of a revered military rifle, and question if appendix carry is the “right” choice for you. First up, we have the highly respected Massad Ayoob give us his take on the classic .45 ACP round in his “Is the .45 Obsolete?”. Want to see what he thinks of the round today, despite the extreme popularity and current dominance of the 9mm? Then click [here]( to get the whole story. Next up, we have historian Tom Laemlein telling us about the rich and storied history of the M1 Garand in World War II, battle by battle in both Europe and the Pacific. Backed up by some amazing photography, this is a must-read piece on the revered M1 Garand and the men who used it. Click [here]( to check it out. And lastly, we have Robert Sadowski giving us his take on the ever-popular appendix carry mode. Want to find out what he learned on his journey to switching to this mode of carry, and what guns, gear and tactics he recommends? Then click [here]( to read all about it. As always, be sure to keep an eye out at [www.TheArmoryLife.com]( for our daily content as well as check out [The Armory Life Forum](. Thanks for being a fan and for living “The Armory Life”! — Editor, Mike Humphries [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Springfield Armory, 420 West Main Street, Geneseo, IL 61254, USA, 800-680-6866 [Manage preferences](