Posted by Admin on 7th Mar 2024
Military Armament Corp. 1911 JSOC 45: Full Review - Guns & Ammo Magazine
"There’s an Old West adage that says, “God made man, Samuel Colt made them equal.” If that’s the case, John Browning should get credit for putting his thumb on the scales in favor of American service members. The 1911 pistol, the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), the .30-caliber 1917 water-cooled and 1919 air-cooled machine guns, and the big .50 caliber M2 machine gun were all World War-era designs that remained in service with the U.S. military through the Vietnam War. Of those, the single-action, hammer-fired 1911 remained the standard service sidearm until 1985 — and beyond in specialized roles — and the “Ma Deuce” heavy machine gun is still shredding battlefields today. No need to even mention that Browning’s commercial offerings — including lever-action rifles and shotguns of all types — were crucial tools in taming the American West and keeping food on the table during times of historical hardship. There should be no doubt that one man gave the United States an undeniable advantage in firepower."