M1911, the American Workhorse for over 100 years.

     I figure for my first post, I might as well go with the American Workhorse; the M1911.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Capacity: 7+1 rounds
MAG Type: Box magazine
Action: Semi-Automatic
Sight: Iron Sights
Type: Pistol
Manufacturer: Multiple (Colt, Smith & Wesson, etc.)


     There are many different versions of the M1911, seeing as it is made by multiple different companies. As the name implies, it was first introduced into the firearms market in the year 1911. The first model was made by Colt. During WW1 and WW2, Colt found that it couldn't keep up with production demands from the US Military, so S&W, and Springfield Armory were given the task of assisting in the production of the M1911. Last year, Colt celebrated 100 years of the weapon system by releasing a new model; a special model that was sold in small numbers. Currently, the M1911 is one of the most popular handguns on the market, seeing as it can be heavily customized. Most of the modern versions you'll find have ringed hammers,ringed triggers, reverse-threaded barrels, customized slide releases, and customized handguards. Most of this is gibberish to the civilian or anyone who doesn't know anything about firearms. I'll be doing more posts later to explain what these enhancements, along with others, do for a weapon.

     Now for my opinion. I'll be using the star system on multiple different aspects of weaponry. I'll have different classes for different weapons.
Range:        ****
Accuracy:   ***
Recoil:        ****
Capacity:    *
Mobility:     ***
Stealth:       ****
Weight:       **
Overall:       ***

     The M1911 has good range, decent accuracy, a fair recoil (due to weight), a low capacity, fair mobility, it can be easily concealed, it doesn't weight much in the world of pistols, and I give it a 3/5 stars.
If you disagree, feel free to email me.