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What is the difference between a Colt 1911 and a Colt 1911 a1?
The M1911A1 changes to the original design consisted of a shorter trigger, cutouts in the frame behind the trigger, an arched mainspring housing, a longer grip safety spur (to prevent hammer bite), a wider front sight, a shortened hammer spur, and simplified grip checkering (eliminating the “Double Diamond” reliefs).
Is the M1911 a good gun?
Modern pistol designs have made the 1911 obsolete in its role as a combat sidearm. It’s finicky and demands constant attention that a warfighter can’t afford to offer. But when it’s tuned and running well, it’s the most accurate pistol out there. Warnings aside, the pistol’s appeal is strong and romantic.
What is the Colt M1911A1?
The Colt M1911A1 was the evolutionary design of the famous M1911 Pistol . Through the period leading up to and shortly after WW2 there would be a total of 1.8 Million M1911A1’s produced between Colt, Ithaca, Remington Rand, Union Switch & Signal and Singer.
What kind of pistol is the Colt Government 1911 A1?
COLT GOVERNMENT 1911 A1 GERMAN MADE PELLET PISTOL A Historic Air Pistol from Colt The Colt 1911 ranks as one of the most successful military pistol designs ever developed. Its timeless design, weight, and feel has been incorporated into this Colt Government 1911 A1 CO2 air pistol.
How many M1911A1 pistols were made?
Nearly 1.9 million 1911A1 pistols were built during the war. The M1911A1 was functional but basic, and in the last 75 years many brands have offered their own twist. To ease production costs, adapt the design to modern manufacturing and make M1911A1s more enjoyable to shoot, most are a blend of traditional and modern features.
What are the changes to the M1911A1?
The M1911A1 changes to the original design consisted of a shorter trigger, cutouts in the frame behind the trigger, an arched mainspring housing, a longer grip safety spur (to prevent hammer bite), a wider front sight, a shortened hammer spur, and simplified grips. These changes were subtle and intended to make the pistol easier to shoot.