October 15th, 2022Saturday Movies – 1911 Pistols — History, Function, and FeaturesThe American classic, the 1911 pistol, was designed by John Moses Browning. The 1911 pistol was originally designed to be a military pistol with.45 ACP. Modern 1911s are excellent competition pistols and carry pistols. The 1911 design is unique in comparison to most modern pistols. It features a Single-Action-Only configuration. To fire a 1911, the hammer must be cocked. This is similar to a single-action revolver. The positive side to the Single-Action design is that modern 1911 pistols have excellent triggers with fast reset and positive release. The 1911 design is still the foundation of many modern competition pistols. Today’s Saturday at Movies features videos that explain the history, design and function of 1911-type pistols. Two excellent videos show how a 1911-type pistol works. 3D computer graphics animations offer an X-Ray view inside the pistol. It shows how the cartridges feed and how it cycles during firing. How to Field-Strip and Reassemble a 1911 PistolThere’s a few tricks you can use to field-strip a 1911-type pistol. It helps to have a few specialized tools. This video from TFB-TV (The Firearms Blog) shows how to disassemble a 1911 pistol. It also notes any components that need special attention or lubrication. The Classic Model 1911 Pistol is an American classic with a long, rich history. These videos explain the fascinating history of the 1911 pistol and how J.M. Browning created the 1911 pistol, which has become the most iconic American sidearm in American military history. Rock Island Armory has a fascinating article that covers the evolution of the 1911 pistol. It also includes its earlier prototypes starting with the 1905 model. SEE: Road to 1911 Article (with Model 1905-1907, 1909 and 1910 prototypes). The 1911 design has evolved over time into many variations, including the modern “race gun” that is used in rapid-fire pistol competitions. This is an STI DVC Open model with a CMore sight and front compensator. 1911How to properly grip a 1911 handgun
Doug Koenig, World Champion pistol ace and 18-time Bianchi cup winner, shows how to grip a gun. These fundamentals can be used to establish a good grip on any handgun, even though they were demonstrated with a 1911 pistol. Trigger Press and Trigger control
This video features Champion shooter Doug Koenig discussing key techniques that can be applied to pistol marksmanship, not just speed shooting “on-the clock”. Doug explains that you need to be consistent with your trigger control when using any handgun. Avoid pulling the trigger or anticipating recoil. Brownells’ six-part series on How to Accessorize Your 1911 provides step-by-step instructions on how to accessorize your 1911. These videos show how to change the mainspring housing, slide release, magazine release, slide releasing, guide rod and how to install a group gripper. These videos are worth checking out if you are looking to upgrade your 1911. Mainspring Housing Magazine Release Hammer
Slide Stop Full Length Rod Wilson Group Gripper
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