Colt M1911

The Colt M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1986. It was first used in later stages of the Philippine–American War, and was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

An incredibly popular pistol, the M1911 has spawned innumerable clones, variants, and custom models. Virtually any price and quality level is available, depending on the user's preference.