So, as a fan of firearms, my first ever blog will deal with the best sidearm in existence--the Model 1911 .45 ACP. Learn more about this firearm here: Modern Firearms - Colt Govt. M1911 and clones .
This semi-automatic, single-action masterpiece was the sidearm of the U.S. military from 1911 to 1985 when compromise with allies (beware of having allies--I'll talk about this sometime in the future) forced the introduction of the current standard Beretta in 9mm. There are still some units within the U.S. military that are allowed to carry the model 1911. This beautifully designed, easy to operate, large caliber sidearm saw service in all areas of combat where U.S. troops fought from the Philippines, to the trenches of WWI, to the island hopping campaigns, invasion of Europe, sands of North Africa, and Italian campaigns of WWII, to Korea and the ill-fated campaigns in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The Model 1911 has one great benefit. What you hit center mass with rounds from this firearm stays hit. While there are multiple calibers that provide adequate wound channel (the whole that bores through the flesh and organs of the target) and will break bones well, there are no other handgun rounds that do it as well (ok you can argue for the .50 caliber Desert Eagle, but seriously does anyone want to lug that gun around regularly?).
Anyway, here is to the 100th anniversary of the Model 1911.
The Model 1911 has one great benefit. What you hit center mass with rounds from this firearm stays hit. While there are multiple calibers that provide adequate wound channel (the whole that bores through the flesh and organs of the target) and will break bones well, there are no other handgun rounds that do it as well (ok you can argue for the .50 caliber Desert Eagle, but seriously does anyone want to lug that gun around regularly?).
Anyway, here is to the 100th anniversary of the Model 1911.
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