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The M1911 is a single-action, semiautomatic handgun chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It was designed by John M. Browning, and was the standard-issue side arm for the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985, and is still carried by some U.S. forces. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Its formal designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original Model of 1911 or Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the M1911A1, adopted in 1924. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam era. In total, the United States procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols during its service life.
The M1911 is the most well-known of John Browning's designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. Besides the pistol being widely copied itself, this operating system rose to become the pre-eminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern pistols.
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Where was the colt 45 invented?
in Mexico
Did heidi Montague family invent the colt 45?
The colt .45 cartridge was 'invented' by the Colt Firearms Manufacturing. Founded By Sam Colt. I am aware of no genealogy linking Sam Colt to Heidi Montag.
What does ACP stand for in a 45 ACP caliber bullet?
Automatic Colt Pistol. Colt invented the .45 Auto and thus had the right to name it.
Why did Sameul Colt invent the colt 45?
Sam Colt did not invent the Colt 45. .
Why is the colt 45 called the colt 45?
Colt - name of the company 45 - designation of the cartridge
Can 45 schofield be shot out of 45 colt?
The .45 Schofield can be fired in a .45 Long Colt revolver, but the .45 Long Colt cannot be fired in a .45 Schofield revolver.
What is the calibre of the Colt 45?
The Colt 45 was called that since it was made by the Colt company, and fires a .45 caliber bullet.
When was the 45 Long Colt cartridge invented?
Proper name is simply .45 Colt (no long)- but that does not bother anyone not a gun purist. My references list both 1872 and 1873. Originally a black powder cartridge.
Will 45 colt rifle ammunition fit 45 colt relvover?
yes, if both weapons are for the 45 long colt cartridge
Did gene use a 45 colt or a 44-40?
45 colt
Can you shoot 45 colt or does it have to be long colt in your Taurus judge?
the judge fires 45 colt which is the same as 45 long colt not to be confused with 45 acp it also fires 410 shot shells
What is the difference between 45 acp and 45 colt?
The .45 ACP--which stands for AUTOMATIC COLT PISTOL is used in semiautomatic pistols. The .45 Colt is used in revolvers.
