The model 1911 handgun is named for the year it was formally adopted by the U.S. Army – and while it was replaced as an official service weapon in 1985, it’s still massively popular. Various manufacturers have created their own take on the 1911, but its basic function and operation remains in place over 100 …
Smith & Wesson has built up a formidable reputation with its Performance Center 1911s. Besides being easy on the eyes (if not the wallet), these sleek firearms receive some of the best fine-tuning available from Performance Center gunsmiths. While the video below doesn’t show the entire construction of a Smith & Wesson 1911 from start …
