| The 1911 pistol is one of the most | | | | retail for around four hundred dollars, |
| popular handguns ever to hit the | | | | but others are well over the thousand |
| civilian market. During the turn of the | | | | dollar mark. |
| 19th century the first 1911 firearm was | | | | When it comes to choosing the right 1911 |
| developed for military testing, with the | | | | pistol its is all a matter of |
| new stronger 45 ACP round, which was | | | | individual's preferences, there are |
| specified during initial testing of | | | | compact models, sub compact models, full |
| several competitors. To make a long | | | | sized , and even tactical 1911 carbine |
| story short, the 1911 pistol won the | | | | kits. The universal fit of 1911 parts |
| bid, firing over five thousand rounds | | | | makes them ideal for after market |
| without a single misfire, thus making it | | | | accessories. And for those who want to |
| the most ideal military pistol at the | | | | customize their 1911 pistol more, |
| time. Over the course of time the | | | | without spending time and money on gun |
| military switched to the M9 and USP for | | | | smiths, there are a series of videos |
| the most part, leaving the 1911 to the | | | | available for 1911 pistols, everything |
| civilian markets. | | | | from care to customizing 1911s. |
| Over the past twenty years there has | | | | The 45 caliber round that made the 1911 |
| been more than double the producers of | | | | pistol special is also the most popular |
| 1911 pistols, due to the universal 1911 | | | | round in home defense, due to the low |
| parts; it makes for simple | | | | velocity and stopping power, this hasn't |
| configuration, as well as the ability to | | | | changed in over one hundred years. The |
| easily customize any 1911 with | | | | development of the 45 ACP cartridges |
| relatively little experience. The 1911 | | | | paved the way for new tactical carbines |
| parts market has took off out of the | | | | like the MP5 and a number of other |
| recent 1911 boom, with items like 1911 | | | | firearms to adopt the 45 ACP. |
| grips, 1911 holsters, and many after | | | | The 1911 pistol design is not only the |
| market 1911 parts, to ensure match grade | | | | most popular civilian pistol, but it |
| precision. | | | | truly has stood the test of time. With |
| The 1911 pistol is not only ideal for a | | | | the 1911A1 World War I specs still being |
| work in process, to customize and become | | | | sold, in fact one of the most popular |
| familiar with, but is a must have for | | | | firearms, its clear that despite all the |
| many concealed carry owners, as well as | | | | custom 1911 pistols on the market, |
| standard issue for a number of police | | | | people are still reaching to the old |
| and special law enforcement agencies. | | | | familiar configuration. In conclusion |
| With over a dozen companies producing | | | | the 1911 pistol is showing no signs of |
| 1911s, gives the opportunity to choose | | | | stopping or slowing, even with the |
| what model is right for you, despite | | | | almost one hundred year design, 1911 |
| budget or precision. Some 1911 pistols | | | | might just stand the test of time. |