1911 m1911 handgun pistol gun. This is me firing off the m1911 pistol. For genuine glock inc. One of the highlights of the m1911 pistol is the old but functional design of the handgun. The designation changed to pistol caliber 45 automatic m1911a1 in the vietnam war era.
The kickback on this thing was brutal. The pistols formal designation as of 1940 was automatic pistol caliber 45 m1911 for the original model of 1911 or automatic pistol caliber 45 m1911a1 for the m1911a1 adopted in 1924. The loaded series from springfield armory brings you the culmination of those lessons. The m1911 pistol has been one of the most successful small arms designs of the 20th century.
These pistols are loaded with all the features a 1911 should have. During my trip to las vegas with my wife we stopped off at the infamous the gun store to let off some rounds. This gun was the standard issue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Brownings hand cannons tucked into their belts.
The 1911 is the most ubiquitous and recognizable handgun in existence today. The blued steel of the barrel and frame. The colt 1911 wwi is a single action semi automatic pistol chambered in 45 acp. Whether youre looking for a pistol to use for target practice or home defense youll appreciate the extended ambidextrous thumb safety found on all loaded 1911s.
Is a single action short recoil operated semi automatic magazine fed pistol chambered for the standard military use cartridge the 45 acp. It was used in all of the world war i world war ii the korean war and the vietnam war battles. A semi automatic handgun chambered in 22 lr the walther colt government model 1911 is a duplicate and the worlds only authentic replica of the legendary colt 1911 pistol carried by the. The use of glock on this page is merely to advertise the sale of glock pistols parts or components.
Youve seen the 1911 in hundreds of movies and its probably the first gun that comes to mind when you think of a pistol. Literally countless young men headed off into harms way with one of mr.