Road to the M1911: What Led to the 1911?

Annihilator · Dec 30, 2023

Thought this might be a good article to share here, interesting read and some history on John Browning’s guns

We take a look at the pistol designs that paved the way for Browning's successful M1911 design. Come get your learn on!

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az4783054 · Dec 30, 2023

Good article, funny I never thought of my AMT .380 as a distant relative of the 1911.

Mr.W. · Dec 30, 2023

I've always loved the first photograph of John Moses Browning in the article, as he's holding a Remington Model 11, just like my "hump-back" baby.

TEXASforLIFE · Dec 30, 2023

Cool info! That 6" looked strange, but probably was the times?

youngolddude · Dec 30, 2023

Great story, thanks for the reminder.

Annihilator · Dec 31, 2023

TEXASforLIFE said:
Cool info! That 6" looked strange, but probably was the times?