In optimal conditions, with the wind to your back, you firing the 1911 at a 45' angle, the bullet could travel a mile, or more (1.6km+).
Now, to ACCURATELY hit a man-sized target, 50 meters would be considered pretty far. With training, maybe even up to 100 meters (aiming a few cm above the target, to compensate for the bullet drop).
Most pistol ranges are set at 5, 7, 10, 15, 25 and 35 yards.
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The Colt M1911 pistol was invented by John Browning(1855-1926).
The Colt M1911 pistol entered service with the United States Army on March 29th, 1911. The Navy and Marines later adopted the pistol in 1913. Its formal designation was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911.
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I have seen people shoot accurately at 100 yards or more with a .38 pistol. However, in general, a pistol bullet can travel, on average, about a mile.
1911, and remodled in 1927
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Depending on caliber up to and beyond 3 miles.
Depends on the caliber, barrel length, projectile weight.
If you are referring to the M1911 pistol, yes, it has 3 safeties- a grip safety, half cock safety, and a thumb safety.
The standard M1911 Government model pistol has an overall length of 8.25 inches (210mm) and a barrel length of 5.03 inches (127mm).
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