M1911

The M1911 is an old-world single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed pistol chambered for .45 ACP cartridge. It served as the standard-issue 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. In the wasteland, it is widely used due to it's mass production before the apocalypse.

Design
The M1911 was developed with the basic principle of recoil operation in mind. As the combustion gases force the bullet out of the chamber, it sends the slide and barrel which are locked during this portion of the firing cycle. At this point the slide is pivoted forward, unlocking it from the barrel, and ejecting the spent casing from the chamber. As the slide and barrel return to their initial position, the spring in the magazine pushes the next round into the chamber.

The M1911 has a wooden grip, and comes with a 7-round detachable box magazine.

Cartridge
The M1911 fires the .45 ACP cartridge, giving it a lot of stopping power compared to most semi-automatic pistols.

Statistics

 * M1911 (1e)