Browning's design has been the dominant one for centerfire semiautomatic pistols through the 20th century and into the 21st. The M1911 was designed in parallel with its .45 ACP cartridge to provide greater firepower needed in a 14-year fight against fanatical insurgents. ...
Colt 1911, 1911A1, 1991, Government, MKIV, and Gold Cup Series Pistols Type II ~ contains the following factory specification springs: 1 recoil spring 1 firing pin spring (extra power) 1 hammer spring 1 magazine catch spring 1 plunger tube spring 1 firing pin safety spring 1 sear spring an...
It was with a good bit of nostalgia that I put this pistol through its paces. Both the 10mm cartridge in general and 1911 pistols, particularly in this chambering, have been some of my favorites for years. There has been a 1911 pistol in 10mm in my collection for well over 10 years....
Introduced in 1955,the Colt Huntsman was specifically developed to cater to the growing demand for affordable and reliable .22LR pistols. At the time, numerous cheaper models had flooded the market, posing a challenge for Colt to maintain its reputation for excellence. The Huntsman emerged as Col...
The 45 Colt was called the Long Colt in the late 1800's to distinguish it from the 45 Schofield a shorter cartridge as both were used interchangeably by the US Army in the Colt pistols but not in the Schofield. David MikronisEthel, Louisiana September 21, 2018 Normally I get my brass...
Due to the slowness of reloading, most pistols were smooth bore with no rifling. Accuracy and power were very lacking. While there were attempts to give the user more shots before the weapon needed to be reloaded, these were largely ineffective and unreliable oddball guns like the Duck Foot ...
Over the last 10-plus years, a number of 10mm pistols have passed through my hands. Many were stock, but most were customized. Several are still in the hands of friends to this day. A few of these were double-column pistols, but the majo... ...
180 degrees which allows the slide to separate from the frame. While it can be a little tricky to take apart, cleaning and routine maintenance is quick and easy. Overall, the Colt 1903 is an exceptional firearm and revolutionary gun that has paved the way for the pistols of the modern ...
Colt’s Patent Arms Manufacturing Company began making the Paterson pistol in 1836 at its Paterson, New Jersey, factory using funds advanced by Colt’s family. Initially, Colt produced three “revolving” handguns–belt, holster and pocket pistols–and two rifles. All models incorporated a ...
785 feet per second (239 meters per second) Capacity 6 rounds United States Revolver, Caliber .38, M1892 - Same except date of Adoption is 1892 Hogg, Ian V.,Pistols of the World.Third Edition, (Northbrook, Illinois: DBI Books Incorporated, 1992)....