The history of the 1911 platform is interesting and far longer-reaching than that of more modern designs. Whether you’re a fan of the 1911 or not, its design and production has influenced more modern firearms than you might imagine. That makes knowing something about their background worthwhile whether you have ten 1911s in your safe or none at all.
First year 1911
In the Beginning....
GunMag History: The 1911First year 1911