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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
Well in a sense they did. The K31 is a better field rifle, where as the 1911 is a better target rifle. Still both will shoot a minute of German at 1k yards.
The K31 was designed as part of a realization that musket length rifles didn't really offer any advantages for the average solider.
I would want to carry a K31, its more handy. But for a target gun I want a 1911.
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Makes sense and it would explain why the 1911 was in service until the 1970s. (Although the length as you mentioned would be an advantage in a bayonet fight if it ever happened)