Posted by Jason Brumett
It’s the most famous pistol ever produced. More than 100 years old, the design has endured largely unchanged. Almost every pistol manufacturer throughout the world has made one at some point or another, and yet most attempts at improvements fall short and John Moses Browning’s design continues along the same as it has since 1911. That’s right, the 1911 pistol is an icon and is revered by many as quite possibly the perfect design.
Sure, metallurgy and materials technology have allowed for newer more modern designs that incorporate super-light super-strong polymer components. Advances in cartridge development has created loads with faster muzzle velocities and bullets with better expansion. But JMB’s famous design persists as a viable combat pistol.
Make: Colt Model: 1991 Series O2071ELC2 Caliber: .38 special
The O2071ELC2 is the only 38 special in this series the others are .45's This one says Colt Special on the side has a barrel length of 5". and since it's a 38 special and not a 45...(more)
Make: Ruger Model: SR40 Caliber: .40 S&W
The Ruger SR40 Centerfire Pistol is through-hardened stainless steel with adjustable 3-dot sights. Smith and Wesson .40 caliber pistol features a 4.14" barrel length and twist 1:16" RH.
Make: Sig Sauer Model: P226 Classic 22 Beavertail Caliber: 22 LR
The Sig Sauer P226 Classic 22 Beavertail is a large frame, semi-automatic handgun, designed for recreational, self-defense, and range practice shooting. The Classic 22 beavertail ...(more)
Make: Ruger Model: SR 556 Caliber: 5.56mm NATO,.223 Rem.
The Ruger SR 556 in 5.56mm NATO (also accepting the standard non military cartridge .223 Remington) is a semi automatic Rifle built by Ruger around the popular AR platform. Most pe...(more)
Make: Colt Model: Special Combat Government O1970CM Caliber: .45
The Colt M1911 pistol has been a favorite for 100 years as a service pistol, a law enforcement pistol and a personal defense firearm. Although the pistol is virtually unchanged sin...(more)
