Specifications for the Colt .45 pistol-
a. Weights-Weight of pistol with magazine (empty) . . ..2.437 lb
Weight of loaded magazine with 7 rounds (approximate). ..,… 0.481 lb
Weight of empty magazine. 0.156 lb
b. Trigger Pull- Pistols, new or repaired 5 to 6-1/2lb
c. Barrels- Diameter of bore. 0.45 in. Number of grooves 6 Length of barrel 5.03 in. Length of rifling (min.) 4.118 in. Rifling, L.R. one turn in 16 in. Depth of grooves 0.003 in.
d. Pistol, General- Length (overall) 8-5/8 in.
Cooling system- air
Height of front sight above axis of bore. . . . . . . . 0.5597 in.
Sight radius 6.481 in.
e. Ballistics- Chamber pressure (maximum) 17,000 psi
Muzzle velocity (maximum) 830 fps
Maximum range 1500 meters
Maximum effective range 50 meters
And where did I get all this ‘secret’ data you may ask???
TM 9-1005-211-34
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PISTOL, CALIBER .45,
AUTOMATIC, M1911A1
One wonders if they think ‘this’ violates ITAR… Especially since it’s open literature…
Ahhh, the 1911, alternately adored, reviled, respected and condemned. My bullseye match pistol, my plinker, my EDC (that is if a 4″ 9mm officers aluminum framed pistol is still considered a 1911.)
Accurate, blessed with a trigger that can be made excellent with proper ergonomics. Versatile with innumerable bits pieces and parts to customize it to your own idea of perfection. (57 pages in Brownell’s big catalogue)
Finally, there ain’t no plastic in or on it just metal and wood, like a proper firearm.
the only “9MM” that counts in 1911’s are 38super’s. just saying.
I’ve a .38 Super on my hip as I type this.
What, no revolver??? 🙂
The revolver is in the night stand.
Rabble rouser, you are!
Does it violate the proposed regs? Probably, but who cares? Congress used to be bound by that old concept of ex post facto, but since they don’t bother about that “old piece of parchment”, it’s probably double-plus ungood illegaler than ever.
Look at you stirring the pot! LOL
Roger- I was amazed at all the ‘stuff’ for a 1911!!!
WSF/Fargo- Me and a few others…
Rev- Good question!
Ah, the memories. I still have the copy I was issued, and some others, plus all my notes from Small Arms Repair School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. I’m with Rev. Paul—who cares?
Romney was right. 47% think ex post facto is some sort of fence post.
Oddly, I thought we were going to be discussing revolvers.
I have been looking and contemplating buying a Glock 26. I would be interested in your assessment.
RHT- LOL, good one!
Ed- That’s coming…
CP- I like the 26, small enough to conceal, light enough recoil to control for rapid follow-up. I probably have 5000 rounds through mine, only had one problem, that was the spring in the trigger breaking.
Thank you sir. That was pretty much my take on it, too. But it doesn’t hurt to as someone who isn’t a gun salesman about things.
The “1911-A1” .45 cal. Pistol!! ‘Was at “Jims” Guns in Fayetteville, NC back in ’06 just “Browsing!!” Saw the Springfield Armory 1911-A1 “GI” Model (Straight Mil), remembering that I was then 60 years old and did not have one in my arsenal I said, “I’ll take it!!” The salesman looked at me kinda funny, why I don’t know, so I said “Wrap it Jack!!” and plunked down a credit card!!!!! This one also has a “Name!!” It’s “John Wayne!!!” after all those great WWII movies he played in carrying a “1911-A1”
Got Gunz…..OUTLAW??,
III%,
skybill-out
Jim, my TM on the .45 Automatic has photos showing the proper hold and positioning for firing from atop a horse.
Is that how you learned?
Educated again,I did not know this
My first 1911 was an Essex framed pistol with a Colt National Match slide & barrel (now a BarSto), Micro sights & an excellent trigger. I won me a load of Bullseye matches with it. The second was a home built with a Caspian Frame & slide, BarSto barrel (fitted by Irv Stone his’self),(real)Bomar sights, Austin Behlert hammer & sear. My “Ball” gun. Then a Kimber Compact Stainless II that needed nothing to make it accurate with an excellent trigger. All the above in God’s own cartridge, the .45 acp.
Present is a compact 9mm 19ll. Cylinder & Slide hammer & sear & BarSto barrel. The .45acp recoil is hard on arthritic hands and regular practice is a requirement, thus the 9mm.
CP- You’re welcome!
Skybill- Great story!
Stretch- I have shot off a horse before… 🙂 Works well IF the horse has been trained. If not… sigh
Rick- You’re welcome!
Roger- That’s a nice little collection!