The Colt M1911 is a single-action semiautomatic pistol. To fire it, you must first insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well. Then pull the slide all the way back, this will cock the hammer. Release the slide and let it return to battery, this performs the action of stripping a round from the magazine and chambering it. Now align the sights on target and pull the trigger. When the pistol has expended all the rounds, the slide will lock back. At this point, press the magazine release, located at the rear of the trigger guard, and the magazine will drop to the floor.
The Colt M1911 was designed 1911.
The Colt M1911 pistol was invented by John Browning(1855-1926).
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The M1911 is the military designation for John M. Browning's .45 caliber automatic pistol. He was employed by Colt Firearms, so the patent gives credit to Colt for this firearm.
The Colt M1911 and the colt M1911A has only 1 caliber .45 or 45/100 of an inch. This round is also known as the colt .45 A.C.P. (all Colt pistols) It is a short round which differs from the .45 long round.
Colt has never produced a model M1911 that is powered by CO2.
SAA or M1911?
John M. Browning.