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THE COLT 1911 PISTOL

by: Leroy Thompson

Sheds new light on the development, history & use of this revolutionary handgun, complete with specially-commissioned artwork depicting the firing process & cutaway profile of the gun, as well as its use in various theaters of war. Illus; 7×10 inches, 64 pgs.

1-84908-433-5
978-1-84908-433-8
Softcover
05-23-2011
Handguns

$23.00

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Overview

First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945), the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence among US Special Operations units, as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols.

In addition, the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 Pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leroy Thompson
trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He has previously had 38 books published and more recent titles include The Hostage Rescue Manual, The Counterinsurgency Manual and Secret Techniques of the Elite Forces. He has also had various firearms books published including Great Combat Handguns. He has also appeared as an weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.

Details

ISBN: 1-84908-433-5
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
Publish Date: 05-23-2011

“THE COLT 1911 PISTOL”

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