The 1911A1 - America's Workhorse
John Moses Browning created more great firearm designs in his lifetime than anyone in world history. His influences truly changed the world in ways even the creation of nuclear weapons hasn't. The 1911 pistol remains one of the most successful pistol designs more that 100 years after it's inception. It hasn't gone this long without changes and improvements, but the overall design and manual of arms remains largely the same. The 1911A1 designation introduced several changes that were seen as improvements at the time, but modern shooters have backtracked on the changes to a shorter reach trigger and the arched mainspring housing. The extended beavertail was a welcomed change, and modern designs have extended it even further. Surplus M1911A1 pistols have been on the market for decades, but many of these were relegated to special NRA surplus programs, or even family members taking their pistols home with them against orders. The Civilian Marks...
