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Section 8: Handguns Subject: 1911 and VIS 35 Msg# 1147767
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The 1911 was also designed with horse cavalry in mind but Browning took a different approach - goaded on by the US Army's acceptance board. They insisted on a grip safety as I recall.
Yep, I've heard that too. Harvey |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I saw TJ's answer and I see why your clue was still opaque to me - I had no idea the Radom was that different from a Colt! Appearances can be deceiving... The 1911 was also designed with horse cavalry in mind but Browning took a different approach - goaded on by the US Army's acceptance board. They insisted on a grip safety as I recall. Stu |
