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Smaller incarnations of full-size guns aren’t necessarily a recent phenomenon—nor are full-size models that have been chambered in substantially smaller calibers. Browning took the concept to a different level, though, with the release of its miniaturized 1911-22.
December 02, 2013
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Here’s a look at the other dozen Colt factory chamberings of the M1911 yesterday and today.
March 20, 2013
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To a handgun specialist, the 1911 is a familiar pattern. For Americans, the handgun of the 20th century is Colt’s Model of 1911, caliber .45. The majority of competitive handgun manufacturers offer some variation of this classic design, so gun reviewers deal with the terminology frequently. Not surprisingly, they have become a little sloppy about differentiating between the 1911 pistol and the 1911A1 variant thereof. So let’s review this classic handgun information once again for those who came in late.
February 20, 2013
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Though never confirmed, many believe Lt. Baggett took down a plane with his M1911A1.
March 29, 2011
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When the Colt 1911 was adopted by the U.S. military for combat use, the precursor to American Rifleman dubbed it The Greatest Pistol in the World.
January 12, 2011
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Everything you need, and nothing you don’t.
October 20, 2009
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Everything you need, and nothing you don’t.
October 20, 2009
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