COLT M1911A1 PISTOL

COLT M1911A1 PISTOL
Image: Colt M1911A1 Pistol (U.S. National Archives)
YearMarch 1911
Weapon Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced2.300.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre.45 APC (11.43x23)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight230gr (15g)
Barrel Length127mm
Overall Length210mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight1.36 kg
OperationSingle Action Semi-Automatic
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Rear Notched
Feed7 Round Box Magazine
Practical Rate of Fire21 r.p.m
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity253 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range25m
Maximum Range50m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesAfter the lessons learnt in Philippine-American war US Military decided adopted a new Pistol that fired the .45 round as the .38 didn’t have enough stopping power, they decided on the Browning M1911 and it became the standard US service pistol. In 1926 an improved model was adopted and these had minor improvements and were classed as M1911A1. The M1911A1 was the main US side arm in three major conflicts and remained in service until 1984 until replaced by the M9.