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{{T-Doll|title = M1911
{{PlayableUnit
|nationality = American<ref name= "wiki">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol Wikipedia entry on M1911 pistol]</ref>
|index = 2
|nationality = United States
|classification = HG
|classification = HG
|rarity = 2
|rarity = 2
|index = 2
|faction = [[Griffin & Kryuger]]
|manufacturer =Colt Manufacturing Company, Springfield Armory, Remington-UMC, North American Arms Co., Savage Arms Company, Remington Rand, Ithaca Gun Company, Singer, Union Switch & Signal <ref name= "wiki"></ref>
|manufactureringame = [[I.O.P.]]
|artist = [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=1240946 Spirtie]
|manufacturer = Colt Manufacturing Company, Springfield Armory, Remington-UMC, North American Arms Co., Savage Arms Company, Remington Rand, Ithaca Gun Company, Singer, Union Switch & Signal
|artist = {{artist name|Spirtie}} (Original Artist);</br>
{{artist name|小星}} (Tin Soldier's Big Day)
|fullname = Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911
|fullname = Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911
|voiceactor = [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%BE%E4%BA%95%E6%81%B5%E7%90%86%E5%AD%90 Eriko Matsui]<ref>[https://zh.moegirl.org/%E5%B0%91%E5%A5%B3%E5%89%8D%E7%BA%BF:M1911 Moegirl entry on M1911]</ref>
|voiceactor = {{voice actor name|Matsui Eriko}}
|characterid = M1911
|releasedon = {{doll_server_alias|server=CN|alias=M1911|year=2016|month=5}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=TW|alias=M1911}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=KR|alias=M1911}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=EN|alias=M1911}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=JP|alias=M1911}}
 
| weaponinfo =
The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge that would see service with the United States Military from the Mexican Expedition and World War I to the Invasion of Grenada (with some exceptions). Despite its incredible service life of over seventy years, the overall design has remained largely unchanged. It has been hailed as "the gun that forgot to become obsolete".
 
With the Philippine Insurrection demonstrating the ineffectiveness of the .38 caliber Colt Model 1892 Revolver, the U.S. Army began calls for a new service pistol. Coupled with this were horrifying reports of Moro rebels taking shot after shot of .38 Long Colt. These experiences, as well as the results of the 1904 Thompson-LeGarde tests of a variety of pistol cartridges, helped to solidify the idea among military officials that America’s new service sidearm “should not be of less than .45 caliber.” With these criteria in mind, the military would find something amazing: a strikingly modern design from legendary US arms designer John Moses Browning, chambered for the novel .45 ACP.
 
Trials for America’s new service pistol would be held in 1906 with seven companies competing, including DWM, Savage Arms, and Webley. After initial testing, the Savage and Colt designs would be asked to move forward, with field tests continuing between 1907 and 1911. Working with Fred Moore, Browning worked to produce the best pistol he could. This would culminate in the final round of trials in 1911. After an endurance test of 6000 rounds, Savage’s design had 37 malfunctions; The Colt had none. Browning's design would be adopted as the ‘US Army Model of 1911 Colt Automatic Pistol’.
It wouldn’t be long until Browning’s design would prove itself in combat. With Mexico in disarray following revolution, rebel leaders like Pancho Villa attacked U.S. nationals and their property in Mexico. This culminated in an attack on Colombus, New Mexico in early 1916, giving President Wilson cause to push into Mexico to chase after Villa. The M1911 would serve with distinction with both infantry and cavalry in the short expedition. However it wouldn’t be until the following year when it would go through its real trial by fire.
 
The United States’ entry into the Great War would prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the effectiveness of the handgun, as well as bring to light any problems Browning had failed to rectify. Although less than 75,000 M1911s were available at the onset of America’s arrival, nearly 643,000 would be produced by the time of the armistice. From officer to NCO, from machine gunners to signal corps, the M1911 was a venerable sidearm that proved itself as a life saver in case of rifle malfunction or in close quarters combat. Cases like that of Sgt. York downing six Germans with the pistol and capturing another 132 only helped to build up the myth surrounding the handgun. With it as a part of America’s arsenal, and with the combined efforts of Entente forces, the Hundred Days Offensive would lead to the collapse of the German lines and culminate in the November 11th Armistice.
 
With the end of the Great War, an analysis of issues with the M1911 began. Most issues were relatively minor, with the most severe problem involving the hammer biting into the soldier’s hand upon firing. A number of fixes came about to remedy these mostly ergonomic issues, including a larger safety spur, improved sights, and an arch on the mainspring housing. Following these changes, the improved handgun would be given the 'M1911A1' designation.
 
In the years leading up to the Second World War, the M1911’s prestige continued to grow as it was adopted and produced by other nations, including Norway, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain. As the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor plunged America into the war, President Roosevelt quickly moved to turn civilian production towards a war economy. Unable to keep up with demand, other companies joined in the production of M1911A1s, including Remington Rand, Ithaca Gun Company and Union Switch & Signal. All totaled, nearly two million M1911A1 pistols would be produced over the course of the war. The pistol would follow the American GI faithfully through North Africa and Europe, hop from island to island with the Marines, coast the waves with the Navy sailor, and soar through the skies with the US airman.
 
With the surrender of Japan and the end of World War 2, many soldiers optimistically returned home, hoping to get back to normal American civilian life. The military downsized, and the government rationalized that no more new M1911 pistols needed to be produced; the remainder could be repaired from new parts as the need arose. With its veteran handgun at its side, America stepped forward into a new world, the chill of the Cold War only just starting. The M1911A1 handgun would fight in China, but fail to stop the Communist takeover. It would hold its ground in the cold, mountainous terrain of Korea in the hands of Americans and Koreans alike. It would move from the freezing into the sweltering jungles of South Vietnam and Laos, always faithful, reliable, and dependable.
 
By the late 1970s, the venerable M1911 handguns were looking a little long in the tooth. With prodding from both NATO and Congress, the US military was pressured to replace the nearly seventy year old sidearm. 'Wonder Nine' handguns (pistols chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge) had rapidly grown popular throughout NATO militaries, with their lower recoil and higher magazine capacity. It was a contentious debate, as lovers of the M1911 staunchly defended the veteran handgun with arguments of superior stopping power and reliability. However, with the U.S. Air Force adopting the Beretta 92SB and the Army adopting the 92FS in 1985, the reign of the Colt Automatic Pistol in US Service had come to an end, save for among the staunchly proud U.S. Marine Corps. They would continue to field a modernized version of the M1911A1, designated the M45 MEUSOC (later renamed the M45A1), equipped with new triggers, grips, improved sights, and a picatinny rail. However, all good things must come to an end, and even these finally started to be phased out of service in 2016 in favor of the Glock 19. However, in 2018 it was announced that the true successor to the Marine's M45 would be the newly adopted SIG Sauer M17/18 handgun.
 
Looking back, it’s impossible to miss the influence of the M1911 over the past century, though John Browning may not have realized it when he presented his design to Colt in the early years of the 20th Century. Even he could have hardly realized the profound effect his design would have on the advancement of pistol technology. Though not the first self-loading pistol, it was the first locked-breech recoil-operated handgun system, and it set the standard for nearly every other semi-automatic pistol design to come, ranging from classics like the TT-33 Tokarev, PPK, and Hi Power to modern mainstays from Glock, HK, Beretta, and more. Whilst other design attempts like toggle-lock actions have faded away to the annals of firearms history, the M1911 has soldiered on with a legacy built into almost every modern pistol, never to be forgotten.
 
In the end, a good thing can’t be kept down. Even if the M1911 has finally seen an end to its use in U.S. Military service, it’s still used by many militaries worldwide. Various law enforcement agencies continue to service the M1911 in the field. Not to mention the pistol’s extensive civilian use since its adoption. Whether it be for plinking, competition shooting, or self defense, the M1911 remains a stalwart choice for those that value a reliable handgun with a great history. Over a hundred companies from Wilson Combat and SIG Sauer to Rock Island Armories produce a version of this venerable pistol. The aftermarket for the 1911 is huge, with an endless number of parts to suit one’s needs. With a hundred years of service, and ready for a hundred more, it is truly a ‘classic without compromise’.
 
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|aura1= Affects all weapons
|drop= Can be obtained from any battle stage
|aura2= Increases rate of fire by {{HG aura|20}}
|reward=Upon creating a new profile, players will start with M1911, along with 2 other HG's
|aura3= Increases accuracy by {{HG aura|50}}
 
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|aura2=Increase rate of fire by {{HG aura|20}}
|aura3=Increase accuracy by {{HG aura|50}}
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|skillname =Smoke Grenade
|equipsetname=Darling
|skillid =Smoke
|equipsetdesc=M1911's custom set is named thus at the Doll's personal behest.
| GAIN_CN =真是命运的邂逅呢,指挥官,没想到会在这儿遇到您。
|equipset2=Smoke grenade's effective duration increases by 2 seconds. The target hit by Desperate Sharpshooter deals 30% less damage for 5 seconds.
| GAIN_JP =運命的な出会いですね、また指揮官様に逢えるなんて…
|equipset3=None
| GAIN_EN =What a fateful encounter, I never expect to meet you here commander.
 
| DIALOGUE1_CN =您很闲吗 ?
|costume1 = [Neural Upgrade]
| DIALOGUE1_JP =暇なの?
|costume2 = Breaker of the Sky
| DIALOGUE1_EN =Are you bored?
|costume3 = Tin Soldier's Marvelous Day
| DIALOGUE2_CN =被大家这样看着,真的好难为情啊……
 
| DIALOGUE2_JP =そんなにジロジロ見られると、恥ずかしいんですけど…
|gallery=<gallery>
| DIALOGUE2_EN =It's embarrassing with everyone looking at me like this......
File:M1911_S.png|Profile image
| DIALOGUE3_CN =既然是Darling的话,其实也没关系呢……
File:M1911.png|Full artwork
| DIALOGUE3_JP =ダ、ダーリンなら…別にいいんですけど…
File:M1911_D.png|Full damaged artwork
| DIALOGUE3_EN =If it's Darling, it's ok......  
File:M1911_costume1_S.png|Neural Upgrade profile image
| INTRODUCTION_CN =为了阻挡更顽强的敌人,本国着手研制新的制式手枪,在史无前例的严苛选拔中,我有幸成为了优胜者,并获得了M1911这个名字。战争期间曾多次立下奇功,即使战后数十年依然受到重用。指挥官,您的安全,请安心交给我吧。
File:M1911_costume1.png|Neural Upgrade full artwork
| INTRODUCTION_JP =
File:M1911_costume1_D.png|Neural Upgrade full damaged artwork
| INTRODUCTION_EN = To stop tougher enemies, my homeland had started to develop a new standard handgun. And I became the winner in an unprecedented strict selection and was given the name M1911. I had made wonders in war times, and been well trusted after war for decades. Commander, please entrust me with your safety without doubt.
File:M1911_costume2.png|"Breaker of the Sky" full artwork
| SOULCONTRACT_CN =长官,我的心意……终于得到了回应吗?嘻嘻♪您的决定这么突然,反而让我不知所措……今后的日子,我要好好反击回来!
File:M1911_costume2_D.png|"Breaker of the Sky" full damaged artwork
| SOULCONTRACT_JP =指揮官様、私の気持ちが…やっと報われたのかな?えへへ、あ…あんまり急過ぎるから、どうしていいか分かんない…あ!これからは頑張って反撃しちゃいますからね!
File:M1911_costume3.png|"Tin Soldier's Marvelous Day" full artwork
| SOULCONTRACT_EN =Commander, my feelings ...I guess it was finally rewarded ...oh ...oh, it's too hasty, I do not know what to do ...oh! I will do my best to fight back from now on!
File:M1911_costume3_D.png|"Tin Soldier's Marvelous Day" full damaged artwork
|DIALOGUEWEDDING_CN =Darling,你这边还需要什么呢?已经是这种关系了,也没什么好客气了吧?
</gallery>
|DIALOGUEWEDDING_EN =Darling, you need anything over there ? We are already in this relationship, there need to be so courteous about is it ?
 
| HELLO_EN = Hey there~ So what are we going to do today ?
|galleryAlt=<gallery>
| BUILDOVER_EN = Mechanical manufacturing complete !
File:M1911 D (Censored).png|Full damaged artwork (Censored)
| FORMATION_EN = it's a nice choice !
</gallery>
| FEED_EN = I can feel the love of my Darling~
 
| COMBINE_EN = Upgrade done ! There is a lot of me, and a lot of love~ ! <!--approximative-->
| trivia =
| OPERATIONBEGIN_EN = Commander, i'm going out. Don't get depressed too much please !
* M1911 dual wields two Springfield Armory 1911s, rather than military issue Colt M1911s. One pistol has a parkerized ("black") finish while the other has a stainless ("silver") finish.
| OPERATIONOVER_EN = Commander !!! I'm back. Didn't you feel lonely ?
**The two pistols are most likely a reference to the twin pistols Ebony & Ivory used by the character Dante from the popular Devil May Cry series.
| BLACKACTION_EN = Commander !!! I am right here ! Hurry up and look at me~~ !
* She was the first HG to get a Neural Upgrade.
| GOATTACK_EN = Advance !!! Be sure to wait for my return.
** When upgraded M1911 obtains her exclusive ammunition, known as the XM261 cartridge. The XM261 was an experimental .45 ACP rat shot cartridge that contained 16 tungsten sub-projectiles sabot pellets. It was effective for close combat inside tunnels and in trenches during the Vietnam War. XM261 rounds can be fired through from both smoothbore and rifled barrels.
| MEET_EN = The ennemy is right here !
* The seven attacks of M1911's MOD skill is likely a reference to the 7-round magazine capacity of the real life 1911 standard-issue magazines.
| SKILL1_EN = Here i shooooot~
* The M1911 is allegedly the only pistol that was able to shoot down an aircraft. US Airman Lt. Owen J. Baggett was in a parachute when Japanese pilots took aim at them mid descent. As Baggett feigned death by limping, a Japanese pilot opened his canopy to take a closer look to confirm that he was dead. Baggett took the opportunity and fired four rounds into the cockpit killing the pilot. It caused the plane to bank and subsequently crash to the ground. Baggett was taken as a POW afterwards.
| SKILL2_EN = I have to do well in front of Commander ! <!--approximative-->
}}
| SKILL3_EN = I'll pour all the love for Commander, from the bottom of my heart, into this fight !
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| BREAK_EN = As long as i have my love for Darling, i am invincible !
| RETREAT_EN = impossible... My power for Commander was not enough... ?
| WIN_EN = Hoora ! Darling~
| FIX_EN = Emergency care are done ? Please Commander, be gentle with me.
|CHRISTMAS_EN = Darling~ Let's spend Christmas just the two of us together !
| ALLHALLOWS_CN = 不给糖就捣蛋!一起来玩吧~
| ALLHALLOWS_JP = トリックオアトリート!一緒に楽しもう!
| ALLHALLOWS_EN = Trick or Treat! Come play together!
| backgroundinfo =The 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. Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols. The M1911 was replaced by the 9mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U.S. sidearm in October 1986, but due to its popularity among users, it has not been completely phased out. Modernized derivative variants of the M1911 are still in use by some units of the U.S. Army Special Forces, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.<ref name= "wiki"></ref>
| trivia =* A very common enhancement fodder.
| references = <references/>
|}}

Latest revision as of 16:59, 15 October 2024

M1911 Story Quotes
M1911
2
Gun Information
Full name Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Colt Manufacturing Company, Springfield Armory, Remington-UMC, North American Arms Co., Savage Arms Company, Remington Rand, Ithaca Gun Company, Singer, Union Switch & Signal
Game Information
Faction Griffin & Kryuger
Manufactured /
Revised by
I.O.P.
Voice actor Matsui Eriko
Artist Spirtie (Original Artist);

小星 (Tin Soldier's Big Day)

Released on CN (2016-5), TW, KR, EN, JP
Chibi Animation
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How to obtain[edit]

NORMALHEAVY Timer 0:20:00. See T-Doll Production for details.

DROP Can be obtained from any battle stage

REWARD Upon creating a new profile, players will start with M1911, along with 2 other HG's

Exclusive Equipment[edit]

Costume Set

Darling: M1911's custom set is named thus at the Doll's personal behest.

  • Equipment*2: Smoke grenade's effective duration increases by 2 seconds. The target hit by Desperate Sharpshooter deals 30% less damage for 5 seconds.
  • Equipment*3: None

Union Skill[edit]

There is no union skill for this T-Doll.

Stats / Data[edit]

Stats

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
37(x1)73(x1) / 365(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
10 27
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
9 74
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 50
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
38 57
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
15
Armor
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects all weapons
Increase rate of fire by
10%(x1) / 12%(x2) / 15%(x3) / 17%(x4) / 20%(x5)
Increase accuracy by
25%(x1) / 31%(x2) / 37%(x3) / 43%(x4) / 50%(x5)

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
37(x1)74(x1) / 370(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
10 28
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
9 76
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 51
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
38 58
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
15
Armor
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects all weapons
Increase rate of fire by
12%(x1) / 15%(x2) / 18%(x3) / 21%(x4) / 24%(x5)
Increase accuracy by
25%(x1) / 31%(x2) / 37%(x3) / 43%(x4) / 50%(x5)

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
37(x1)74(x1) / 370(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
10 28
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
9 77
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 51
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
38 58
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
15
Armor
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects all weapons
Increase rate of fire by
12%(x1) / 15%(x2) / 18%(x3) / 21%(x4) / 24%(x5)
Increase accuracy by
25%(x1) / 31%(x2) / 37%(x3) / 43%(x4) / 50%(x5)

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
37(x1)75(x1) / 375(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5) 10(x1) / 30(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
10 29
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
9 78
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 52
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
38 58
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
15
Armor
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects all weapons
Increase rate of fire by
12%(x1) / 15%(x2) / 18%(x3) / 21%(x4) / 24%(x5)
Increase accuracy by
25%(x1) / 31%(x2) / 37%(x3) / 43%(x4) / 50%(x5)

Weapon Background[edit]

The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge that would see service with the United States Military from the Mexican Expedition and World War I to the Invasion of Grenada (with some exceptions). Despite its incredible service life of over seventy years, the overall design has remained largely unchanged. It has been hailed as "the gun that forgot to become obsolete".

With the Philippine Insurrection demonstrating the ineffectiveness of the .38 caliber Colt Model 1892 Revolver, the U.S. Army began calls for a new service pistol. Coupled with this were horrifying reports of Moro rebels taking shot after shot of .38 Long Colt. These experiences, as well as the results of the 1904 Thompson-LeGarde tests of a variety of pistol cartridges, helped to solidify the idea among military officials that America’s new service sidearm “should not be of less than .45 caliber.” With these criteria in mind, the military would find something amazing: a strikingly modern design from legendary US arms designer John Moses Browning, chambered for the novel .45 ACP.

Trials for America’s new service pistol would be held in 1906 with seven companies competing, including DWM, Savage Arms, and Webley. After initial testing, the Savage and Colt designs would be asked to move forward, with field tests continuing between 1907 and 1911. Working with Fred Moore, Browning worked to produce the best pistol he could. This would culminate in the final round of trials in 1911. After an endurance test of 6000 rounds, Savage’s design had 37 malfunctions; The Colt had none. Browning's design would be adopted as the ‘US Army Model of 1911 Colt Automatic Pistol’.

It wouldn’t be long until Browning’s design would prove itself in combat. With Mexico in disarray following revolution, rebel leaders like Pancho Villa attacked U.S. nationals and their property in Mexico. This culminated in an attack on Colombus, New Mexico in early 1916, giving President Wilson cause to push into Mexico to chase after Villa. The M1911 would serve with distinction with both infantry and cavalry in the short expedition. However it wouldn’t be until the following year when it would go through its real trial by fire.

The United States’ entry into the Great War would prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the effectiveness of the handgun, as well as bring to light any problems Browning had failed to rectify. Although less than 75,000 M1911s were available at the onset of America’s arrival, nearly 643,000 would be produced by the time of the armistice. From officer to NCO, from machine gunners to signal corps, the M1911 was a venerable sidearm that proved itself as a life saver in case of rifle malfunction or in close quarters combat. Cases like that of Sgt. York downing six Germans with the pistol and capturing another 132 only helped to build up the myth surrounding the handgun. With it as a part of America’s arsenal, and with the combined efforts of Entente forces, the Hundred Days Offensive would lead to the collapse of the German lines and culminate in the November 11th Armistice.

With the end of the Great War, an analysis of issues with the M1911 began. Most issues were relatively minor, with the most severe problem involving the hammer biting into the soldier’s hand upon firing. A number of fixes came about to remedy these mostly ergonomic issues, including a larger safety spur, improved sights, and an arch on the mainspring housing. Following these changes, the improved handgun would be given the 'M1911A1' designation.

In the years leading up to the Second World War, the M1911’s prestige continued to grow as it was adopted and produced by other nations, including Norway, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain. As the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor plunged America into the war, President Roosevelt quickly moved to turn civilian production towards a war economy. Unable to keep up with demand, other companies joined in the production of M1911A1s, including Remington Rand, Ithaca Gun Company and Union Switch & Signal. All totaled, nearly two million M1911A1 pistols would be produced over the course of the war. The pistol would follow the American GI faithfully through North Africa and Europe, hop from island to island with the Marines, coast the waves with the Navy sailor, and soar through the skies with the US airman.

With the surrender of Japan and the end of World War 2, many soldiers optimistically returned home, hoping to get back to normal American civilian life. The military downsized, and the government rationalized that no more new M1911 pistols needed to be produced; the remainder could be repaired from new parts as the need arose. With its veteran handgun at its side, America stepped forward into a new world, the chill of the Cold War only just starting. The M1911A1 handgun would fight in China, but fail to stop the Communist takeover. It would hold its ground in the cold, mountainous terrain of Korea in the hands of Americans and Koreans alike. It would move from the freezing into the sweltering jungles of South Vietnam and Laos, always faithful, reliable, and dependable.

By the late 1970s, the venerable M1911 handguns were looking a little long in the tooth. With prodding from both NATO and Congress, the US military was pressured to replace the nearly seventy year old sidearm. 'Wonder Nine' handguns (pistols chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge) had rapidly grown popular throughout NATO militaries, with their lower recoil and higher magazine capacity. It was a contentious debate, as lovers of the M1911 staunchly defended the veteran handgun with arguments of superior stopping power and reliability. However, with the U.S. Air Force adopting the Beretta 92SB and the Army adopting the 92FS in 1985, the reign of the Colt Automatic Pistol in US Service had come to an end, save for among the staunchly proud U.S. Marine Corps. They would continue to field a modernized version of the M1911A1, designated the M45 MEUSOC (later renamed the M45A1), equipped with new triggers, grips, improved sights, and a picatinny rail. However, all good things must come to an end, and even these finally started to be phased out of service in 2016 in favor of the Glock 19. However, in 2018 it was announced that the true successor to the Marine's M45 would be the newly adopted SIG Sauer M17/18 handgun.

Looking back, it’s impossible to miss the influence of the M1911 over the past century, though John Browning may not have realized it when he presented his design to Colt in the early years of the 20th Century. Even he could have hardly realized the profound effect his design would have on the advancement of pistol technology. Though not the first self-loading pistol, it was the first locked-breech recoil-operated handgun system, and it set the standard for nearly every other semi-automatic pistol design to come, ranging from classics like the TT-33 Tokarev, PPK, and Hi Power to modern mainstays from Glock, HK, Beretta, and more. Whilst other design attempts like toggle-lock actions have faded away to the annals of firearms history, the M1911 has soldiered on with a legacy built into almost every modern pistol, never to be forgotten.

In the end, a good thing can’t be kept down. Even if the M1911 has finally seen an end to its use in U.S. Military service, it’s still used by many militaries worldwide. Various law enforcement agencies continue to service the M1911 in the field. Not to mention the pistol’s extensive civilian use since its adoption. Whether it be for plinking, competition shooting, or self defense, the M1911 remains a stalwart choice for those that value a reliable handgun with a great history. Over a hundred companies from Wilson Combat and SIG Sauer to Rock Island Armories produce a version of this venerable pistol. The aftermarket for the 1911 is huge, with an endless number of parts to suit one’s needs. With a hundred years of service, and ready for a hundred more, it is truly a ‘classic without compromise’.

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Trivia

  • M1911 dual wields two Springfield Armory 1911s, rather than military issue Colt M1911s. One pistol has a parkerized ("black") finish while the other has a stainless ("silver") finish.
    • The two pistols are most likely a reference to the twin pistols Ebony & Ivory used by the character Dante from the popular Devil May Cry series.
  • She was the first HG to get a Neural Upgrade.
    • When upgraded M1911 obtains her exclusive ammunition, known as the XM261 cartridge. The XM261 was an experimental .45 ACP rat shot cartridge that contained 16 tungsten sub-projectiles sabot pellets. It was effective for close combat inside tunnels and in trenches during the Vietnam War. XM261 rounds can be fired through from both smoothbore and rifled barrels.
  • The seven attacks of M1911's MOD skill is likely a reference to the 7-round magazine capacity of the real life 1911 standard-issue magazines.
  • The M1911 is allegedly the only pistol that was able to shoot down an aircraft. US Airman Lt. Owen J. Baggett was in a parachute when Japanese pilots took aim at them mid descent. As Baggett feigned death by limping, a Japanese pilot opened his canopy to take a closer look to confirm that he was dead. Baggett took the opportunity and fired four rounds into the cockpit killing the pilot. It caused the plane to bank and subsequently crash to the ground. Baggett was taken as a POW afterwards.

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