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| Among the many changes, Browning redesigned the grip and frame safety, simplifying their internal design and multi-function while still maintaining their intended purpose. Browning noted that this “// | Among the many changes, Browning redesigned the grip and frame safety, simplifying their internal design and multi-function while still maintaining their intended purpose. Browning noted that this “// | ||
| - | <note>Not fully satisfied with the safety that Browning designed into his 1913 version, during the series of changes that Colt made later, they added a firing pin block safety (aka a "drop safety" | + | <WRAP center round info 40%> |
| + | Not fully satisfied with the safety that Browning designed into his 1913 version, during the series of changes that Colt made later, they added a firing pin block safety (aka a "drop safety" | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| To achieve the goal of allowing the gun to be disassembled without any tools, one of the ways this was accomplished was by simply redesigning the spring and its housing between the frame safety and the slide lock. By allowing the now-slightly-bent spring to essentially hold itself in tension between the safety and lock, Browning was able to eliminate a locking pin and frame stud. Fewer parts meant faster production, less cost, and easier assembly and disassembly. | To achieve the goal of allowing the gun to be disassembled without any tools, one of the ways this was accomplished was by simply redesigning the spring and its housing between the frame safety and the slide lock. By allowing the now-slightly-bent spring to essentially hold itself in tension between the safety and lock, Browning was able to eliminate a locking pin and frame stud. Fewer parts meant faster production, less cost, and easier assembly and disassembly. | ||
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| The next major change took place in 1924... with which the U.S. Military changed the designation of the pistol to M1911A1. | The next major change took place in 1924... with which the U.S. Military changed the designation of the pistol to M1911A1. | ||
| - | The below video describes the most significant differences between the " | + | The below video describes the most significant differences between the M1911 and the M1911A1. |
| {{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
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| ===== The Improvements Continue... with the M45A1 ===== | ===== The Improvements Continue... with the M45A1 ===== | ||
| - | As mentioned above, the [[https:// | + | As mentioned above, the M45A1 (used by the USMC) is a modernized M1911A1. While there are too many differences to cover here, some of the key changes are: [{{ : |
| * A Decobond™ Brown Coated Stainless Steel Slide & Frame | * A Decobond™ Brown Coated Stainless Steel Slide & Frame | ||
| * M1913-spec Picatinny rail (for mounting lights, lasers, and other accessories) | * M1913-spec Picatinny rail (for mounting lights, lasers, and other accessories) | ||
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| * A lanyard loop (below the handle grip) | * A lanyard loop (below the handle grip) | ||
| <WRAP clear></ | <WRAP clear></ | ||
| - | <note>Read a review of the Dual Recoil Spring system approach at: [[http:// | + | |
| + | <WRAP center round info 80%> | ||
| + | Read a review of the Dual Recoil Spring system approach at: [[http:// | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| However, it's difficult to justify spending $1699.00 (MSRP) on a [[https:// | However, it's difficult to justify spending $1699.00 (MSRP) on a [[https:// | ||
