If you ever want to geek out on WAY too much detail on 1911 development this video is for you. Part of a series from C&Rsenal who, for those have not heard of them, has tons of great content.
For 1911 fan bois and history nerds
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If you ever want to geek out on WAY too much detail on 1911 development this video is for you. Part of a series from C&Rsenal who, for those have not heard of them, has tons of great content.
The 1909 was a complete redesign and not at all like the 1907. No 1907s were "converted" to 1909s.
The 1909 featured the first tilting barrel, single link, and forward slide dismount that we recognize in the 1911. The 1909 also brought the straight line, one-piece sliding trigger that we know and love as well as the familiar internal extractor.
The 1907 retained the rear slide dismount, twin links...one fore and one aft...and the non-tilting, "parallel ruler" type barrel engagement of the previous 1900, 1902, and 1905 models.
The grip angle of the 1909 was the same as with the previous models...called the "Straight Handle" by Browning, changed in 1910 to the familiar "Angled Handle" of the 1911.
The 1909 featured the first tilting barrel, single link, and forward slide dismount that we recognize in the 1911. The 1909 also brought the straight line, one-piece sliding trigger that we know and love as well as the familiar internal extractor.
The 1907 retained the rear slide dismount, twin links...one fore and one aft...and the non-tilting, "parallel ruler" type barrel engagement of the previous 1900, 1902, and 1905 models.
The grip angle of the 1909 was the same as with the previous models...called the "Straight Handle" by Browning, changed in 1910 to the familiar "Angled Handle" of the 1911.
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Another good video on the 1911. Not quite as in depth but still informative.
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They have videos of the 1902, 1903, 1905 as well and worth watching. I find it interesting how much development went into the design.
Which lays waste to the belief that many have of Browning disappearing into a room and emerging 6 months later with a 1911 pistol.
I was surprised to see that the 1910 that he displayed was one of the six that were retrofitted with the manual "thumb" safety. It's my understanding that only two originals remain...without the safety.
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The 1911 is the finest combat pistol ever.
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Im a millennial so for my generation its the M9 "TWO GULF WARS"
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OK, let’s not get carried away....
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I can’t knock the M9 as without it we could have never gotten the MK 23.