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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › M1911_pistolM1911 pistol - Wikipedia

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   The Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911 or Colt Government in the case of Colt -produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. [9] The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911 ...

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3. www.americanrifleman.org › content › introducing-theIntroducing The M1911 To Service | An Official Journal Of The NRA

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   Aug 6, 2022 · The service requirement for a grip safety already was met, as Browning’s M1903 set the pattern for the military. Thus, the M1911 .45-cal. pistol evolved in a golden era of small arms design.

4. www.americanrifleman.org › content › exploded-view-uExploded View: U.S. M1911A1 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

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   Nov 10, 2020 · The improved model was designated the U.S. Model 1911A1, and was adopted in 1924. Popular, modern-day variations of the basic Browning-Colt design have led to both small-frame and smaller-caliber ...

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   Who made the M1911 pistol?

   • While some were able to produce parts and assemblies, only Colt, Remington-U.M.C., and North American Arms succeeded in manufacturing completed pistols. The North American Arms Co., which was organized and incorporated on June 28, 1918, secured a contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture the M1911 in place of the defunct Ross Rifle Co. of Quebec.

   North American Arms Model 1911 Semi Automatic Pistol - NRA Museum

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   When was the model of 1911 introduced?

   • The Model of 1911 was adopted that March, with 21,000 delivered through December, including Navy and Marine Corps orders. Aside from the semi-automatic Mauser and Luger pistols, in the same period of time most nations were still introducing bolt-action service rifle designs.

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   What is a Colt M1911?

   • The Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911 or Colt Government in the case of Colt -produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge.

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   When did the M1911A1 become a standard sidearm?

   • The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M1911A1 was replaced by the adoption of the 9mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U.S. military sidearm in 1985.

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6. sdi.edu › a-brief-history-of-the-m1911A Brief History of the M1911 - Sonoran Desert Institute

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   Apr 8, 2024 · The legacy of the M1911 extends beyond its military service. It has become an icon among firearms enthusiasts, revered for its historical significance and mechanical ingenuity. At SDI, we are keeping its legacy alive with our FTE 211 1911 Advanced Armorer elective course , which offers students a comprehensive overview of 1911-styled firearms.

7. www.americanrifleman.org › the-trials-of-the-m1911The Trials of the M1911 | An Official Journal Of The NRA

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   May 24, 2011 · The newly designated “Pistol, Calibre .45, Model of 1911” was to be the last big-bore semi-automatic pistol adopted for military service anywhere in the world. After declaring a victor, the ...

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9. special-ops.org › colt-m1911-m1911a1Colt M1911: One of the most successful pistols ever produced

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   Colt-based design. The design had its origins well before then. However, the weapon was based on a Colt-Browning Model 1900 design. This weapon was taken as the basis for a new service pistol required by the US Army to fire a new 0.45-in (11.43-mm) cartridge deemed necessary as the then-standard caliber of 0.38 in (9.65 mm) was considered by many to be too light to stop a charging enemy.

10. www.nramuseum.org › guns › the-galleriesNorth American Arms Model 1911 Semi Automatic Pistol - NRA Museum

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    The North American Arms Co., which was organized and incorporated on June 28, 1918, secured a contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture the M1911 in place of the defunct Ross Rifle Co. of Quebec. At the outbreak of war in 1914, Ross was producing the Canadian Army's standard straight-pull rifle, but combat use proved these arms to be ...