The Air Force was still using Pistols I THINK until sometime in the late 80’s. I remember the MP’s in Japan were issued the Berettas around ‘88. But they kept revolvers in inventory for a bit to issue in extenuating circumstances. I think the incident was around 89, or 90 at the latest.
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