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Semi-Automatic Handguns. A Brief Introduction & History 1893-Present. What we’re getting out of this:. Historical Background Familiarity with common semi-autos Basic understanding of mechanism Different semi-auto power levels. Semi-Auto #1 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893.
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Semi-Automatic Handguns A Brief Introduction & History 1893-Present
What we’re getting out of this: • Historical Background • Familiarity with common semi-autos • Basic understanding of mechanism • Different semi-auto power levels
John Browning:Grandfather of American Arms Colt 1911 Government Model in .45 ACP, c. 1911
Semi-Autos of WWII USA: Colt 1911A1 Gov, .45 ACP German: Walther P38, 9 mm Para Japan: Type 14, 8 mm USSR: Tokarev TT, 7.62 mm
Semi-Autos in Current US Military Service Beretta M9, 9mm Para H&K Mk23, .45 ACP Colt 1991 Model: .45 ACP Sigarms P226 Navy
A Few from the Latest Generation FN Five seveN, 5.7 mm Glock 17, 9 mm Para H&K USP Sport, .45 ACP IMI Desert Eagle, .50 AE