Guns and ammo book of 1911

The gun digest book of the 1911 by patrick sweeney, paperback. Patrick sweeney is an american gunsmith retired, originally from detroit, michigan. The fmj and jhp have identical ballistic performance, both capped with 230 grain bullets and boasting the same muzzle velocity. Explore your options for ammunition, holsters, and support gear, and make an informed decision when purchasing your 1911 pistol. Aug 19, 2019 in early 2019, autoordnance released a commemorative pistol to honor our current commander in chief, donald j. The 1911 went with pershing to mexico and then to europe during world war one. Sell and buy firearms, accessories, collectibles such as handguns, shotguns, pistols.

Naturally he was awarded the medal of honor, i suspect because there wasnt a higher one to give him. How les personally shoots each gun 3 times before it leaves, and how his guns are tight but built right so that reliability is not an issue. First combat action and the rare black army model the 1911 acquitted itself well in the philippines action. Order and buy guns online at one of the largest online gun store. Winchester releases ammo tailored for iconic 1911 gun digest. Tools stackpole classic gun books gunsmithing tools, reloading ammo. Nov 27, 20 the fmj and jhp have identical ballistic performance, both capped with 230 grain bullets and boasting the same muzzle velocity. Two inch groups with a scope and careful ammo selection at 25 yards too. As a selftaught smith, he takes special pride in his selection as the american pistolsmith guild 2004 pistolsmith of the year. Guns and ammo covers the complete spectrum of firearms, accessories and related products, is the most respected media brand in the firearms field. Is a singleaction, short recoiloperated, semiautomatic, magazinefed pistol chambered for the standard military use cartridge, the. Booktopia buy small firearms books online from australias leading online.

Kobra carry, special forces, executive elite, classic custom, ed brown bobtail, beavertail. The classes are customized for your individual needs. Cabot 1911s have set a new standard in precision tolerances and quality not seen before in the gun world. This book will examine one particular form of weapon. In early 2019, autoordnance released a commemorative pistol to honor our current commander in chief, donald j. Eric poole, editor of guns and ammo magazine, joins john may of ed.

The general information on ammunition, training and competition will be useful to novices. Sell and buy firearms, accessories, collectibles such as handguns, shotguns, pistols, rifles and all hunting outdoor accessories. Since that time, eight round ammunition magazines for 45 acp have become commonplace, and 1911s have been chambered in a number of other ammo types, including 38 super, 9. Explore your options for ammunition, holsters, and support gear, and make an. Now patrick sweeney provides the first indepth look at the model 1911 in all its forms, complete with information on ammunition, aftermarket parts and performance testing of semicustom guns. We are local arms dealers for hunting and shooting. If youre a fan of the model 1911 1911a1 pistol youll thoroughly enjoy the gun digest book of the 1911, vol. There are a lot of things to love about the 1911 that drive consumers to them and keep fans loyal. If you own a 1911 now or have ever considered buying one, this book is for you. Gun digest shooters guide to the 1911, 2nd edition digital. You could call the early collet bushing guns the mkiii, and the series 80 guns the mkiv, but the fact is that there were series 70 guns that were designated mkiv as well. Book your class now our training schedule at gs custom is quickly filling up. Problems have occurred with these guns when you try to shrink them or get crazy with the ammo.

The good, the bad and the ugly lucky gunner lounge. My ria 1911 is one of the cheaper models and only likes 230grain fmjs. I usually get my copy at walmart, but i dont recall seeing it there this year. The original 1911 held seven rounds of 45 acp ammo in its detachable single stack magazine. Colt 1911 gun patent print art poster old look x this is a reproduction of the. Sign up for the rk guns newsletter and be the first to know about hot deals and special offers. Second, my friend was knowledgeable of guns in the 1930s. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Expect bulk ammo deals, discount firearms, parts to build your ar or upgrade your glock, survival gear, wwii military surplus, camping supplies, range gear and more. When we say american made we dont just mean put together in america. You could call the 1911 the mki, and the 1911 a1 the mkii, but after that it breaks down. Colt was used to producing a few thousand guns a year, but now the army needed 300,000.

With gun digest shooters guide to the 1911, 2nd edition by robert k. Now, just in time for its hundredth anniversary, comes the 1911a guide to the greatest pistol of all time, a book destined to. The model 1911 series pistol disassembly and reassembly guide book covers all variants of 1911 pistols, made by countless manufacturers, including the m1911, m1911a1, and series 7080. At cabot guns, our pursuit of crafting the true american 1911 is the pursuit of happiness. Several months ago, this author was discussing this story with friend mike thacker.

Now, just in time for its hundredth anniversary, comes the 1911a guide to the greatest pistol of all time, a book destined to become a classic of firearms literature. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Always built using our one gun, one gunsmith philosophy. As he is the 45th president to hold office, it only made sense to customize the most iconic. Picked up the newest guns and ammo book of the 1911. To shooters, collectors, and historians, theres only one serious candidate for the title of the worlds greatest pistolthe model 1911. If youre a fan of the model 19111911a1 pistol youll thoroughly enjoy the gun digest book of the 1911, vol. Free ffl transfer when you ship to your local rural king store. They have a steel frame and 5 inch barrel with black finish and a 9 round mag. Campbell, get a comprehensive look at the iconic pistol, and learn about its history, models, accessory options, and more. We offer the worlds first aerospace quality custom 1911 style pistol.

The most comprehensive guide to the venerable handgun created by john m. This book shows you what the 1911 is and what it can become. Custom 1911 pistols by cabot guns makers of the meteorite. World renowned and the choice for many of the premier global military, law enforcement and commercial users.

In my experience, you have to find the right ammo that fits the gun. Two days later, mike handed over a copy of guns and ammos handguns for sport and defense magazine. Custom manufacturer of the worlds finest 1911 handguns and parts. Better than custom 1911 pistols cabot guns 100% made in. Rushed to the war zone immediately after adoption, hardpressed soldiers put the 1911 to task. Youll also get deal alerts, access to unlisted products, gun news and more. I recently picked up a baer utc in 45 acp and was looking for a decent, consistent production ammunition to maximize target shooting accuracy of the pistol at the range. The clone rounds are meant to give shooters seamless ballistics from practice to application, allowing them to chamber a selfdefense round that performs in similar fashion to the round theyll punch holes in paper with at the shooting range. Nov 29, 2011 in this fight he used the externally mounted.

They must orderpurchase firearms or receivers from a licensed dealer or gun shop. The gun digest book of the 1911 by patrick sweeney. The gsg is a great gun to try to see if the 1911 frame is for you, cheap to buy and cheap to feed. This book is primarily a reference for the most famous revolver. Nighthawk custom firearms hand building the worlds finest 1911 pistols. Gsg german sportguns 1911 22 cal semi auto w magazines in case sn a434056 mossberg 100 atr. Yea, he has the habit of carrying whatever he thinks is trendy and then singing its praises as if it is the greatest gun ever. Oct 27, 2016 there are a lot of things to love about the 1911 that drive consumers to them and keep fans loyal.

Only licensed dealers may order firearms directly from les baer custom, inc individuals without an ffl cannot order direct. Additional charges for non free shipping products, products shipping to remote locations, hazmat products, and large or heavy items still apply. The 1911 comes in a book style case that features the ed brown. It was during world war one that a now uncommon variation was introduced. Instead, we do truly mean that the pistol you hold is a true custom 1911, right down to the pins, springs and gripscrew bushings. The birth of the 1911 pistol gun digest books guns prices. Model 1911 series pistol disassembly and reassembly guide book. Find new and used guns for sale at the largest online gun auction site gunbroker. You could call the 1911 the mki, and the 1911a1 the mkii, but after that it breaks down. Theres lots of technical information presented in an enjoyable, easy to read fashion. I remember when he swore the g19 was the best ever and spent every article he wrote trying to justify why 9mm was better than 45acp. Tom mchale is the author of the insanely practical guides book series that guides new and experienced shooters.

Sweeney is a good author, and the twovolume gun digest book of the 1911 is a musthave for any gun owner. Most guns will outshoot their operators, but theres something to be said about a wellmanufactured 1911. As it happens, their 1911 pistols are topnotch, ranging from rather plain midshelf pistols to mindblowing competition pistols for ipsc and other action shooting events. Find answers to your essential ammunition questions and a multitude of others in choosing handgun ammo. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Call now to schedule a time for you as well as anyone you may wish to take the training with you.

If you are looking for a 1911 for your collection at an affordable price this may be the pistol for you. My trips to the range are definitely better with this platform. You can choose to include family members or a shooting companion, if. Ruger sr1911 lightweight commander 9mm like other semiautomatic pistols in rugers sr1911 lineup, the 9mm version is a true 1911 frame, just offered in a smaller chambering. Browse a wide range of rifles, shotguns, handguns and firearms for purchase online through proper regulations at guns. The m1911 pistol has been one of the most successful small arms designs of the 20th century.