Some are truly horrendous. But unless the manufacturing quality is so bad that the basic reference points and dimensional relationships of the parts are not within standard specifications, even the most inexpensive and sloppily fitted Government Model clone can be custom upgraded into a premium-performance pistol.
This is why "generic" Model s from companies other than Colt are used so widely by top-line pistolsmiths to build high-end competition guns or tactical and defense guns. The cost of the basic gun is less than the brand-name version, and the same refinement work is going to be done to it anyway.
The only difference is what you pay for the starting point. All of which emphasizes why all the top pistolsmiths and spokesmen for Model manufacturers with whom I have spoken about the Government Model's past and future are uniformly convinced its long-term prominence is guaranteed for as long as firearms exist: versatility and adaptability. Among handguns, the Model is the most customized and customizable platform in existence.
The list of calibers and uses to which it has been applied is essentially endless. It is a proven foundation for more different handgun applications than any other pistol design imaginable. Give a Gift Subscriber Services. See All Special Interest Magazines. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow. Get Digital Access.
Subscribe To The Magazine. More Articles From Handguns. But where did its reputation for unreliability come from? For decades there were little - to - no complaints or whining about the In fact, the armed forces procured around 2.
There were no shortage of veterans and law enforcement officers with an extensive history on the You would think that if there was a major problem, it would have come out. In my opinion, the real issues started when manufacturing quality began to decline to save money. Gone were the large military contracts, and like some businesses today, companies that held those contracts ended up in a financial pinch.
Colt , for example , figuratively shot themselves in the foot with a sketchy series 70 and 80 gun that was less than ste l lar.
Mix in all the self-proclaimed gunsmiths that tinkered with these guns , only to create malfunction clearance training tools. Today , some of the same issues exist. The pistol does not tolerate mass manufacturing well. The gun is designed to be hand fit and built. This is difficult in our modern manufacturing era. The result of this disparity is a price canyon. On one side you have mass-built guns that may or may not be reliable without some extra work. On the other side you have hand - built , professional quality guns that run flawlessly , but have a higher price tag.
The iconic handgun has been in continual use since the U. Army first adopted it over years ago. It is a tangible piece of American history with a remarkable service history that spans from well before World War I to the current day.
This accurate shooter has earned a legion of dedicated enthusiasts, and for good reason. Its century-old design has held its own over the years against all competitors in the handgun world. A lot of designs have challenged, trying to take the sidearm throne of Americans and shooting enthusiasts alike, but its story, characteristics and personality have kept the in our hearts and our holsters.
The U. Army adopted the pistol, designed by legendary firearms inventor John Browning , on March 29, Because of this, it became known officially as the Model M Since then, there have been many variations of this pistol, each with varying monikers. Several units in the United States military as well as law enforcement agencies still employ the as their sidearm of choice. Shooting athletes in both IDPA and IPSC have been dominating both disciplines with the and its double-stack variants to win championships for decades now.
Model s are also popular choices for home and personal defense. Simply put, no. Most companies and designers have referenced John Browning, the inventor of the , and his designs as the foundation for a number of firearms today. Their designs differ, but the concepts and design points that John Browning came up with while designing this iconic handgun over years ago still hold true today. Weight can be a concern for the novice user. Another selling point is the diversity of the pistol platform.
The original gun was pretty bare-bones. Fixed iron sights, wood grips, grip safety and thumb safety. Insert magazine, charge pistol, point at bad guy and press the trigger - not a complicated system at all. Since then, the platform has evolved to cater to nearly any need imaginable. A gun, after all, is a tool, and the years have allowed the a kind of modularity at least in a broader sense unlike any other pistol design. There is a variant for almost anyone.
Want a smaller frame? Commander and Officer frames abound. Don't like. Plenty in 9mm out there. There are also a good number offered in. Want to get into the obscure handgun calibers? Say hello to. There are even small-scale models in. Want maximum power? Then step right up to the 10mm. It has more punch than. Get a longslide model in 10mm and start handgun hunting. Want features? Oh, gosh Want a rail to be tacitcool? Plenty of railed pistols out there. Want better sights? The industry of target sights exists because of pistols.
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