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In 1971 Colt unveiled a new modern service pistol, one that the company believed was the natural successor to the venerable Colt M1911/A1. At first glance, the Model 1971 looks very similar to the ...
John Moses Browning's Colt 1911, chambered in the powerful .45 ACP, is just such a weapon a combination of engineering marvel, combat workhorse, and collector's item. 1. Origins in Combat Necessity ...
The Colt 1911 is more than just a pistol—it’s a legend. Designed by John Browning and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1911, this ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Although the 1911A1 has been phased out of regular U.S. military service, pockets of 1911s still persist. In 2014, the Marine Corps placed an order for twelve ...