You mean the 1911?
The A1 was adopted in 1927.
Jeeze. You're quick. I was thinking the same thing. My buddy just ordered a Kimber .45; which he hopes his wife doesn't use on him due to the cost....
"The model M-1911A1 was developed as a direct result of our first encounter with muslim terrorists."
And you know what? It'll be a great asset today, also. They call it 230 grains of diplomacy!
Moro Tribesmen.
Tah Ninh Base Camp, 1969
Doped up VC sapper was spotted coming through wire. Put 5-6 shots from my CAR-15 into his center of visable mass, ie: navel. He staggered but kept coming.
1SG hit him once mid chest with .45. Lie down. Roll over. Play dead.
Another two were spotted. M-79 shooter got first one in chest. Bag bang... small peices of VC.
Next one was also hit mid sternum with M-79 round, but it did not detonate (too close), Didn't matter. AMF.
Love that .45!!!