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