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Between 1911's and Hi Powers I think I'm ok here. Thank you John Browning and to the gentleman who's name I cannot pronounce who finished up John Brownings last pistol design the Browming Hi PowerWorking as a mechanic since 72 I have had a long time love of guns & how they work.
My weakness is, I have to tear them apart & get to know them better inside & out.
I can see through the engine block & understand how it works, same thing with guns.
After I take a peek that is.
What more do I have to know than the 1911 was chosen as America's WAR Pistol since 1911.
It still serves with honor for many LE & Military uses today. Also many civilians prefer it for Self defence.
So why is the 1911 obsolete ?
It's simple construction has stood the test of time, it's simple enough that most shooters can work on it.
Perhaps the Tupperware pistols are making inroads into the 1911s territory. Not for me.
Say what you will, the 1911 is here to stay, until someone comes along with a better design.
Good luck on that. Said JMB LOL.
8,000 Rounds of 45 ACP ammo in one sitting. Not bad for an old Obsolete Pistol.
SOLD - Rare, Early Colt M1911 - 1912 Mfg
4/28/21 - This is a very early and highly desirable Army Colt Model 1911 that was manufactured in 1912, one of the first 2,500 ever produced! It is original and in beautiful condition, as many surviving examples are quite worn. The blue rates at about 90%, with speckled wear on the left side...
I agree, however there are countless others who know nothing at all about the 1911.
I own both calibers, as I believe you guys do also. The difference is apparent.I agree, however there are countless others who know nothing at all about the 1911.
Just maybe they will stumble along & read why so many of us trust their lives to JMBs miracle pistol.
We all remember the US Army adopting the superior M9 taking the place of the obsolete 1911.
Slide broke & took a SEALs jaw off? WOW
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One could argue that 9mm ammo is better today than it was when the M9 was adopted in 1985. While this may be true, the military still has its hands tied with using the 124-grain FMJ M882, which has proven less effective against combatants than the former and harder-hitting .45 ball.
Me? I'll stay with the 1911 & that fat Ol 45 acp for now.
An Official Journal Of The NRA | The M1911: The Greatest Pistol in the World
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.www.americanrifleman.org
Well said....Working as a mechanic since 72 I have had a long time love of guns & how they work.
My weakness is, I have to tear them apart & get to know them better inside & out.
I can see through the engine block & understand how it works, same thing with guns.
After I take a peek that is.
What more do I have to know than the 1911 was chosen as America's WAR Pistol since 1911.
It still serves with honor for many LE & Military uses today. Also many civilians prefer it for Self defence.
So why is the 1911 obsolete ?
It's simple construction has stood the test of time, it's simple enough that most shooters can work on it.
Perhaps the Tupperware pistols are making inroads into the 1911s territory. Not for me.
Say what you will, the 1911 is here to stay, until someone comes along with a better design.
Good luck on that. Said JMB LOL.
8,000 Rounds of 45 ACP ammo in one sitting. Not bad for an old Obsolete Pistol.
SOLD - Rare, Early Colt M1911 - 1912 Mfg
4/28/21 - This is a very early and highly desirable Army Colt Model 1911 that was manufactured in 1912, one of the first 2,500 ever produced! It is original and in beautiful condition, as many surviving examples are quite worn. The blue rates at about 90%, with speckled wear on the left side...
