An in-depth exploration into the development, & continued career of America’s most popular modern handgun—the Colt Model 1911. Adopted by the U.S. Army in the years preceding World War I, the powerful 1911 has evolved for nearly a century through many generations in military & civilian hands & the design is still going strong. Provides a concise look at their performance, design & engineering along with capabilities & how to use it. 8x11 inches, 128 pgs.

Firearms expert Robert K. Campbell presents an in-depth exploration into the development, and continued career of America’s most popular modern handgun—the Colt Model 1911. Adopted by the U.S. Army in the years preceding World War I, the powerful 1911 has evolved for nearly a century through many generations in military and civilian hands and the design is still going strong. The author has tested and analyzed both the original models and popular modern varieties and provides a concise look at their performance, design and engineering along with capabilities and how to use it. Model 1911 is an indispensable addition to any firearm buff’s library.

Contents
• History of Fighting Handguns
• The 1911 in Combat
• Colt’s Lightweight Fighting Pistols
• Police and the 1911
• Conditions of Readiness
• Disassembly and Maintenance
• Custom Guns
• Magazines
• Sights
• Actions
• 1911 Tests

$24.95