Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the 1911

The 1911 is a legendary handgun, an American icon, and is now more popular than ever. From the success of Kimber's personal defence pistols to the adoption by the US Marine Corps of a Colt 1911 .45, the 1911 is riding the crest of a wave of popularity. ......This second edition covers significant differences in the 1911 world that have occurred over the past several years. As an example, there were very few 1911 rail guns a few years ago. Today practically every maker offers a 1911 with accessory rail. Kimber, Springfield, Colt and SIG have introduced new models. In particular, our friends at Colt have introduced handguns harking back to the glory days of Colt. The new Series 70 pistol is a beautiful blue finished pistol to suit anyone's tastes. Then, there are many new accessories. Ammunition has changed. Holsters in particular have changed. ......This book includes not only a detailed examination of the 1911 and its capabilities, but also the best accessories, ammunition, support gear and holsters available for this iconic handgun. The book helps the reader to make the best possible choice in purchasing a firearm. |The legendary 1911 is America's gun, and a century after this iconic pistol first appeared, it is more popular than ever. Now is the Golden Age of the 1911. Never before have there been more choices for the 1911 enthusiast, and this brand-new, completely revised and expanded second edition covers significant changes that have occurred in the 1911 world, including new makers, new models, new holsters and accessories, and new ammunition choices....-New, up-to-date info...-All-new 16-page colour section...-History and evolution of the 1911...-Detailed reviews of new and historic models...-New ammo choices, Holsters and accessories