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  2. The 1911 Pistol is a single-action, short-recoil operated pistol that uses a .45 ACP cartridge. It has a magazine capacity of 7 rounds and is known for its stopping power and reliability in harsh conditions.

  3. M1911 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]

  4. The History of the 1911 Pistol. - Browning North America

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    The Model 1911 .45 Automatic Pistol is the world’s most respected handgun and designated by many authorities as the finest service pistol design of all time.

  5. The 2011 is not simply a double stack, 9mm version of the 1911 pistol. We explain the actual differences between the 2011 vs 1911.

  6. What is meant by a 1911 handgun? | [November Updated] -...

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    A 1911 handgun refers to a type of semi-automatic pistol that was designed by prolific American firearms designer John Browning in the year 1911. It has since become an iconic and widely recognized handgun known for its reliability and timeless design.

  7. Tom McHale on What Makes a 1911 a 1911? - OutdoorHub

    www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2014/07/29/what-makes-a-1911-a-1911

    Perhaps the best way to define a 1911 is by a collection of characteristics: You’ll notice that 1911 pistol barrels have a moving link on the bottom under the chamber. As the pistol fires,...

  8. The M1911 Pistol | Everything You Need to Know - SOFREP

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    The M1911 is a semi-automatic, single-action-only pistol that operates off of a short recoil system. It utilizes the 45 ACP round and feeds from a single stack magazine. Over time the...

  9. The U.S. '.45 Automatics:' M1911 & M1911A1 Pistols

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    Without question, the most famous United States military handgun of the 20th century is the Model of 1911 .45 pistol and its variants. Invented by the legendary John M. Browning and developed...

  10. The 1911 Pistol's Rich History: The Story Behind the Iconic...

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    It’s a semi-automatic pistol that uses a short recoil system and a single-action trigger. The 1911 has a magazine capacity of seven rounds, and it fires the .45 ACP cartridge. Over the years, the 1911 has been modified and improved by various manufacturers, but it still retains its classic features and performance.

  11. Brief History of the 1911 Pistol :: Guns.com

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    Today is the 111th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s official adoption of Colts Model 1911 pistol, marking a 111-year American love affair with a firearm that has seen U.S. service members...