"After 30 years, the Marines are returning to the Colt .45 pistol
By Matthew Sturdevant
The Hartford Courant
Published: August 18, 2012
The M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol.
Colt Defense LLC
HARTFORD, Conn. — The newest Colt .45-caliber pistol is touted for its durability and design.
It is tested to make sure it can be dropped in water, covered in mud, immersed in sand or ice, or left in a dust storm — and still be able to blast off a round when you pull the trigger.
"Virtually, it's indestructible," said Casimir Pawlowski, who works in international sales and technical sevices for Colt Defense LLC. "You can drive over these things with a Humvee and they're still gonna work. It's like a brick that shoots bullets.""..........................
