Here's the US military's sidearm has evolved over the past 200 years by Blake Stilwell on Jul 5, 2018, 2:57 PM Advertisement
 A good sidearm is the ultimate plan B. You don't want to have to use it, but if you do have to — it better work. They're kind of the last line of defense for American freedom and they've come a long way in 240-plus years. The sidearm has gone from a smoothbore, muzzle-loaded, single shot to SIG Sauer's new, modular, 59-round monster which is also customizable for every user. No matter what your opinion of them might be, if they've ever kept you in the fight for even a minute longer, then they did their job. These are most important sidearms the US military has adopted over the last couple hundred years. SEE ALSO: These are the 25 most powerful militaries in the world — and there's a clear winner 1. Harper's Ferry Model 1805  This was the first pistol ever made by a US national armory. It was a flintlock pistol that lasted well into the Mexican War — but not for any particular reason besides apathy. They were heavy and tended to misfire. The Military Police Corps insignia still bears crossed 1805s to this day.
2. Colt M1847 Walker  Welcome to the dawn of a new era. This was the first mass-produced revolver and, at an astonishing 15 inches long, it was able to make its way down south in time to win the Mexican War. The "Walker" in its name comes from the Texas Ranger who helped design the .44-caliber weapon. (No, it was not Chuck Norris.)
3. Colt M1848 Dragoon  The 1847 held a lot of black powder, so when they exploded (as they sometimes did), it turned people off to the idea of buying another Colt firearm, which was bad for business. The 1848 revolver didn't require so much powder — for a .44-caliber pistol, anyway. This weapon lived on all the way through the Civil War.
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