Book of the 1911 magazine

Campbell, the 1911 a guide to the greatest pistol of all time is the definitive shooters guide to john m. Spec magazine type, as the name suggests, is a 1911 magazine that is heavily based off of the original types of magazines that were issued to american g. Compatible with marvel, nighthawk, advantage arms, kimber, sti and tactical solutions conversions, this one magazine fits any need. Jun 28, 2006 the magazine is the heart of any autopistol and seems to be somewhat overlooked by 1911 connoisuers. You can have a top tier 1911, but if its fed from a subpar magazine youll only run into trouble. Top gun supply stocks some of the best known names in the business from the reknown wilson combat 1911 magazines include the 47d, 47, 47ox, etm magazines to the italian made mecgar magazines.

Nov 30, 2016 the extractor on a custom 1911 will be set up so that theres minimal distance between the inside of the extractor hook and the breechface of the slide. The body and follower are constructed from heat treated stainless steel, with witness holes for a fast round count. In stock saleclearance colt 1911 magazines at brownells. Some nice pictures of jeff coopers actual 1911s, some i havent seen before. There is a list of articles that deal with different parts and areas of a 1911 style handgun, information on how to place a custom work order, how to ship your gun, pricing, and other useful information. Most magazines seem to come with wadcutter lips now, that isnt necessary any more. This kind of gun accessory will help you to improve your preparedness and grant you that extra feeling of safety in the form of more rounds for your target. Massad ayoob thoughts on 1911 magazines the mag life.

Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and. Identifying a early colt magazine the firearms forum. It also might be found through some of the out of print book sellers. Taken from the best, and most sought after book, by charles w. If i were you, id ask some knowledgable people, what 8 round mags are best and then only use those, if you decide to use 8 round mags at all. The second generation brownells 1911 magazines combine heavy duty construction with the reliability youve come to expect from a century old service weapon. Weve blended the latest improvements in manufacturing and materials technology with our own realworld shooting experience to provide quality, quality, and more quality.

Short of the kunhausen manuals for the 1911, they are probably the most complete reference work available. Our legendary magazines are so inherently reliable theyll make virtually any 1911 pistol function everytime, including yours increases reliability in all 1911 pistols. The only exceptions are those made by colt, metalform, and wilsonrogers. Extrathick, tempered steel mag body is formed to small tolerances, with a smoothwelded seam carefully polished to eliminate any rough spots or burrs that might snag the rigid, stainless steel follower.

Premiumquality, magazine is produced using stateoftheart manufacturing techniques to run as flawlessly as the best customtuned pistol. My first 1911 magazine came, not surprisingly, with my first 1911 pistol. It was a military surplus colt, serial number 196246, produced in the year 1918. On the cover of the magazine is a wilson combat kz45 and a wilson combat cqb. This is simply not a problem with the government 1911. Digital content is great, but dont miss out on all of the extra content in our magazines. They usually do a yearly standalone magazine devoted to the 1911, this one has some interesting stuff in it. Kimber 1911 extended magazine base pads, set of 3, screws included 4100300. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Also found below are references to the top books written on the subject of collecting m1911 and m1911a1 pistols. So, for a 1911, you have to buy after market stuff.

The gun digest book of the 1911, volume 2 english edition ebook. Complete book of the 1911 jeff cooper edition 1911forum. Handguns editor for americas largest generalcirculation shooting magazine. The checkering was almost gone from its original walnut diamond style right grip panel, and the magazine in it was half blue and half white. While we cant possibly cover everything about the 1911, today were going to look at some of the high. Whatever happened to the complete book of the model 1911. Sweeney is a good author, and the twovolume gun digest book of the 1911 is a musthave for any gun owner. Oddly enough, it seems as though none of the gun manufacturers make magazines. Popular mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the.

Price new from used from single issue magazine, 2012. For the 1911 there are about 100 different manufactures of magazines. I have a couple 8 round mags for my colt commander. Once you shoot all the rounds from your taurus pt 1911, there is a good chance you will reach for a spare magazine. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools. Top 173 books published in 1911 that people have added on goodreads. The extractor on a custom 1911 will be set up so that theres minimal distance between the inside of the extractor hook and the breechface of the slide. Complete book of the model 1911 2014 edition joe hutchcroft on. Internet archive bookreader popular mechanics 1911.

The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. January the journal ay qap begins monthly publication in arabic script in troitsk, to promote modern kazakh literature and progressive thought februarymarch antisemitic riots break out in paris over the staging of henri bernsteins apres moi by the comediefrancaise, instigated by the farright action francaise led by writer charles maurras, but in conjunction with the. It will set a new standard in 1911 magazines while redefining state of the art. Most of he 10 round m1911 magazines on the market are not worth buying. Now patrick sweeney provides the first indepth look at the model 1911 in all its forms, complete with information on ammunition, aftermarket parts and performance testing of semicustom when john browning designed the model 1911 pistol for colts manufacturing co. For nearly 100 years, the crisis has been the magazine of opinion and thought leaders, decision makers, peacemakers and justice seekers. A view of the business end looks very much like any standard m1911a1, except for the small diameter of the hole in the end of the barrel.

Until then, the book might be found on some of the online auctions. Wrights book of poultry, revised and edited in accordance with the latest poultry club standards 1911. Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine. Because there are many different models of 1911 style handguns, i am just going to refer to them as 1911s throughout this manual. I have a copy of the complete book of the combat 1911 i purchased in 2001. Tuning a 1911 magazine 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum. This is a factory steel 7round magazine for colt 1911 pistols in. Magazines were the weakest component of the model 1911 pistols and were the source of continuing problems for many years. American magazine 91911 magazine cover, old magazines. The armory carries a variety of books, periodicals and videos to broaden your knowledge as firearms enthusiast.

Army, the colt m1911 is a single action, semiautomatic, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Weather you have a colt gold cup, a kimber custom ii, a rock island 1911, or anything in between make sure you have quality 1911 magazines for it. In 1906, the military began evaluating several pistol designs as well as the suitability of the new. The issue is that the 1911 is a finicky design and has earned itself a reputation as a handgun that may or may not run properly out of the box. Our legendary magazines are so inherently reliable theyll make virtually any 1911 pistol function everytime, including yours. Reliable, durable and smooth feeding magazines are a must in a 1911 handgun. This helps to ensure consistent and reliable extraction and proper positioning of the cartridge as its stripped from the magazine and fed into the chamber.

Complete book of the model 1911 june 2020 has ads for. The magazine is the heart of any autopistol and seems to be somewhat overlooked by 1911 connoisuers. For your information, i have a new, unissued, unfired and in the wrap mag that is better than the 1926 colt pictured. Now, just in time for its hundredth anniversary, comes the 1911 a guide to the greatest pistol of all time, a book destined to become a classic of firearms literature. But first, a little information about 1911 magazines in general is in order. Welded flat, steel plate permanently welded to magazine body, with screw holes to accept metalform bumper pads. Complete book of the model 1911 outdoor sportsman group. Sig sauers 1911 pistols combine john brownings iconic masterpiece with perfectionist swiss craftsmanship in a rugged, combatready package. Handguns of world war ii, the secondary pistols and revolvers charles pate. Buy 1911 magazines factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more.

In addition to holding more rounds it feeds everything without a single problem. Walt kulecks new book, the m1911 complete assembly guide, is the companion book to his 1st 1911 book, the m1911 complete owners guide. The gun digest books for the 1911, volumes 1 and 2, are the best reference work available for 1911 owners, shooters and enthusiasts. For over a century, colt has been the premiere producer of 1911 pistols and accessoriescombining highquality craftsmanship with ultra.

When my interest in 1911s started decades ago, i learned not to even. Shooting times magazine presents the 2015 complete book of the model 1911. Midsouth has the parts you need to build, update, customize, or repair your gun in stock. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. I have a number of different 1911 magazines from mil surplus to colt gold cup national match magazines to the ultra high dollar ones. It is arguably the single most important accessory for the 1911. Feb 23, 2010 im not much of a 1911 guy, so im not up on which 8 round mags are the best, and their absolute reliability when compared to good 7 round mags. We also stock some back issues of precision shooting and the accurate rifle. I consider these books to be two of the best books available to help you to know, understand, maintain, fix, and repair your 1911 pistols. For all the other guns out there, stick with the manufacturers mags. American rifleman tuning the m1911 for reliability.

With the gas of fired cartridges driving back the slide to eject. Complete book of the model 1911 shooting times 2016. This helps to ensure consistent and reliable extraction and proper positioning of the cartridge as its stripped from the magazine. Aircraft grade certified stainless steel tube resists corrosion. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war.

Established in 1911, the rotarian is the official magazine of rotary international and is circulated worldwide. Item out of stock, click notify me to be emailed when product available. Soon after the 8 round magazine became standard for the fullsize m1911, a 7 round magazine became available for the shortframed colt officers model. Tripp cobra 1911 9mm 10rd dawson competition ready magazine kit. This issue features sig sauer 1911 super target aged to perfection. These are the top 5 1911 upgrades you should consider making. For collectors only series of books on collectors and antique firearms. Complete book of the model 1911 handguns the most comprehensive guide to the venerable handgun created by john m. Complete book of the model 1911 shooting times 2016 single issue magazine january 1, 2016 3. The first automatic, magazine fed pistol adopted by the u. I purchased it after buying my first 1911 kimber in 2000. Double stack 2011s seem to be supporting a cottage industry of magazine adjustments, though. Xylan exterior coating provides corrosion protection, as well as a slick.