M1911 pistol Colt .45

Semi-automatic pistol
Origin United States
In service 1911–present
Used by 28 nations, see Users below for details
Wars As standard US Service pistol: World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War
In non-standard use: Gulf War, War in Afghanistan, and Iraq War
Designer John Browning
Designed 1911[1] & 1927 (A1)
Number built Over 2 million
Variants M1911A1
Cartridge .45 ACP
Action Short recoil operation
Muzzle velocity 255 m/s
Feed system 7-round standard detachable box magazine

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