Happy Birthday to the Model 1911

The Model 1911 pistol is an icon...the state gun of Utah...and a favorite of both my best man, and my father.  As with my other favorite firearms, the AR-15, and the Remington 700, the 1911 has seen use in our armed forces.  One day, I will own one.

Here is a nice writeup on the history of the 1911:  http://www.m1911.org/full_history.htm