What does M1911-A1 mean?
What does M1911-A1 mean?
M1911-A1 REDUX Drawings of the Government Model M1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Originally Designed by John M. Browning for Colt Firearms Company, CAD Modeled and Redrawn Using Present-Day Standards and Technology by Rio Benson, Rio Benson Consulting ©2012 re·dux (rē-dŭks’) adjective Brought back; returned.
How to re-assemble a 1911?
How to Re-Assemble a 1911 Step 1: Slide Assembly. Start by inserting the barrel into the slide frame. Next install the spring support… Step 2: Slide Assembly to the Lower Frame. Push the slide assembly onto the lower frame, and continue to slide backwards… Step 3: Installing the Spring and
Is the M1911 still being made?
Granted, the M1911 is still being produced by a multitude of manufacturers, but obviously not to the original drawings. The current manufacturers have their own documentation, including their own modifications and production improvements.
Can You disassemble a 1911 pistol blindfolded?
A couple generations ago, many shooters could disassemble a 1911 pistol blindfolded. That was when Uncle Sam’s sidearm of choice was the M1911 platform. The 1911 pistol began its service with the U.S. military in the year 1911, first as the M1911 during WWI, then after a few modifications, as the M1911A1 during WWII through Korea and Vietnam.
