Colt M1911 A1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colt_automatic_pistols
gptkbp:accessories holsters
gptkbp:activities semi-automatic
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced many other pistol designs
gptkbp:broadcasts 7-round magazine
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.45_ACP
gptkbp:character_customization aftermarket parts available
gptkbp:community popular among gun enthusiasts
gptkbp:competitors used in shooting competitions
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:features single-stack magazine
gptkbp:feedback generally positive reviews
gptkbp:finish blued or stainless steel
gptkbp:historical_context used in both World Wars
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:M1911_A1
gptkbp:historical_significance standard-issue sidearm for U. S. military
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt M1911 A1
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:legal_issue varies by jurisdiction
gptkbp:length 8.5 inches
5 inches
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:market_segment civilian and law enforcement
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
wood or polymer
gptkbp:modifications can be modified for performance
gptkbp:notable_achievement adopted by U. S. military in 1911
gptkbp:notable_appearance movies and video games
gptkbp:notable_features ergonomic grip
gptkbp:notable_users U. S. military personnel
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performance known for good accuracy
gptkbp:price_range varies by model and condition
gptkbp:produced_by still in production
gptkbp:production_years 1924-present
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 45 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil recoil-operated
short recoil
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safety_features manual thumb safety
grip safety
generally considered safe with proper handling
gptkbp:sights fixed iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Colt_M1911
gptkbp:training requires training for effective use
used in military training programs
gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight 5-7 lbs
gptkbp:trigger_type single-action
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Colt_Commander
gptkbp:weight 2.44 lbs
gptkbp:year_created 1924