Do You Have the “Right” Springfield 1911? - The Armory Life

Development of the .45 ACP cartridge is entwined with the development of the 1911 pistol. The cartridge was designed in 1904, when John Browning was developing a new pistol for the U.S. military. Prior to adopting the new 1911 pistol and the .45 ACP cartridge, the U.S. used .38-caliber double-action revolvers. However, it was learned Read More