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[…] his Golden Years. Another was that his trademark pistol, the 1911 .45, was and is remarkably forgiving in older hands. […]

[…] crush its delicate body. However, Jeff’s signature gun was the 1911 Government Model, weighing 39 ounces unloaded, and he preferred […]

[…] down to specific models such as a Wilson Combat CQB 1911, AR and AK carbines and bolt-action rifles, even revolvers […]

[…] as evidence of rapid change during this historical period. In 1911 the U.S. Army adopted the much-beloved .45 Auto pistol. […]

[…] he had mentioned his company Wilson Combat was manufacturing more 1911s in 9mm than in .45. Today, he told me, […]

[…] intended for frontline combat. Its purpose was to replace Model 1911/1911A .45 pistols because they were so difficult for rank […]

[…] second was Little Italy’s John Jovino Gun Shop founded in 1911. Today, A&F sells underwear and the John Jovino Gun […]

[…] off if the gun is carried lever up. On the 1911 and others with downward-releasing, frame-mounted safeties, the theory is […]

[…] black powder. This basically duplicated the .45 ACP load, which would arrive 35 years later chambered in the Model 1911 Colt.

[…] them are a Thompson submachine gun, Colt Monitor, BAR, short-barreled 1911 shotgun and a couple of handguns. Then Hamer says, […]