The 1911

The 1911 There are countless firearms that are worthy of a good review, however I find one particular pistol standing above the rest, the 1911. A product of one of the most (if not the most) renowned and accomplished weapon designers in the world; John Moses Browning. Officially introduced into military service in 1911 and designated the M1911, this new magazine fed pistol was revolutionary in its day, and paved the way for many features found in modern platforms. History  Chambered in the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), this “Autoloading” pistol was a force to be reckoned with. With a seven round capacity magazine, this weapon could be both quickly and easily reloaded, a feature that was rare in the early 1900’s but was quickly gain...  Read More