In a world where manufacturers are constantly developing new firearms and products, it is refreshing to see just what is still being done to the venerable 1911. A variety of 1911 builders are showing that this old workhorse is still capable of evolution and improvement. In an almost cryptic way, 1911 pistols are the same but different. The body and soul of Mr. Browning’s work remains, but the fine tuning and improvements continue. While the market seems to be favoring polymer-framed, striker-fired guns, the 1911 has proven that it will always be around. Here is a brief look at some of the new products and developments in the 1911 world for 2017.
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For more information about the 1911 pistols featured in the gallery above, please visit the following sites.
Browning 1911-22 Black Label Medallion
browning.com
Chambers Custom Black Knight
chamberscustom.com
Christensen Arms A-Series 1911s
christensenarms.com
Colt Competition Stainless
colt.com
Colt Combat Commander
colt.com
Colt Delta Elite Rail Gun
colt.com
Iverson Custom Carry
iversonmanufacturing.com
Rock Island Armory G1 10mm
armscor.com
Ruger SR1911 Target
ruger.com
Springfield Armory EMP 4“ CCC
springfield-armory.com
Standard Manufacturing 1911s
stdgun.com
STI HEX Tactical 3.0
stiguns.com
Wilson Combat EDC X9
wilsoncombat.com
Wilson Combat X-TAC Elite
wilsoncombat.com
This article was originally published in “America’s Handgun Model 1911” 2017. To order a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com.
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