#COLT 1911 A1 45 ACP MANUAL#
The small tube that houses the manual safety and slide stop spring (called Plunger Tube) is mounted to the frame using two rivets that, over time and extensive use, tend to come loose.
The mechanics of the 1911 handgun exhibits some critical points. This operation requires a certain amount of skill.īesides these preventive measures, we recommend that you purchase the highest quality magazines you can afford, and thoroughly test each magazine to be sure of its reliability. In order to improve operation, the extractor claw should also be accurately cleaned, removing burrs and tuning it to reduce interference to the firing cycle. Keep your fingers clear of the trigger during all these operations!
Now, we must retract the slide rearwards to visually inspect the chamber. The barrel link must also work with very strict dimensional tolerances to ensure precise and reliable operation, avoiding premature wear or breakage of parts. The 1911’s locking system, based on locking lugs on the barrel mated to locking recesses on the ceiling of the slide, must be perfectly machined. In reality, the Colt Browning system requires much more accurate and careful machining than most polymer framed guns so trendy today that use simplified locking systems. The mechanics involves few parts, and is therefore apparently and deceivingly simple.
#COLT 1911 A1 45 ACP FULL SIZE#
In our opinion, its defects are its considerable weight, lesser firepower than all other semiautomatic handguns based on double stacked magazines, and its size.Įlaborating on the size, we must mention that the 1911 is a full size handgun originally designed for military open carry use. The Colt 1911 has many advantages: accuracy, a very effective caliber, reliability- once a competent tuning has been performed on the gun-, excellent ergonomics. The timeless platform combined with Walther’s superior craftsmanship results in one of the newest firearms available today.The 1911 Government Series 80 completely disassembled It is the only genuine Colt tactical rimfire replica available in the world.
#COLT 1911 A1 45 ACP LICENSE#
version of this handgun is manufactured exclusively by Walther under license from Colt. From checkered grips to the single-action-only trigger – even the spurred hammer and the grip safety – you’ll feel the sensation of nostalgia shot after shot. To stay true to what made the platform iconic, this replica functions and feels exactly like the original. troops for decades, created to achieve peak performance through Walther’s unparalleled design. This handgun features the classic configuration of the legendary 1911 pistol carried by U.S. Walther brings a modern flair to a quintessential favorite with The Colt Government 1911 A1. Superior performance and remarkable reliability will make this a shooting experience you will never forget.