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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. Early in WWII, Colt couldn’t produce enough pistols for the military, and in 1942, contracts were let to Remington Rand, Ithaca, and the Union Switch and Signal Company to produce pistols. Ithaca d …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Beretta M1951 is a significant milestone in the evolution of semi-automatic pistols, developed by Pietro Beretta S.p.A. in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, the M1951 represents Beretta's first foray into locked-breech pistol designs, a departure from its earlier blowback-operated models. This design innovation was crucial for handling the more powerful 9mm Parabellum cartridge, and it marked a key advancement in Beretta's pistol development. …