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M1911A1

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M1911A1
Name M1911A1
Origin USA United States
Appearances MGS3 MGS4 MPO MPO+
Weight 2.437 lb (1,105 g) empty, w/ magazine (FM 23–35, 1940)
Length 8.25 in (210 mm)
Barrel Length 5.03 in (127 mm), Government model;

4.25 in (108 mm), Commander model; 3.5 in (89 mm), Officer's ACP model

Cartridge .45 ACP
Action Short recoil operation
Muzzle Velocity 830 ft/s (253 m/s)
Feed System 7 rounds (standard-capacity magazine), +1 in chamber

The M1911A1 is a semi-automatic handgun model used by Naked Snake during Operation Snake Eater. It was used extensively by the U.S. Military from 1911 through 1986 and is still in service with some United States military units to this day, as well as many law enforcement agencies. In September 2009, it was voted the greatest pistol ever invented by the editors of American Rifleman, the magazine of the National Rifle Association.

The M1911A1 can be held in the right hand while used with a knife in the left to perform CQC, a form of close-quarters combat developed by Snake and The Boss that was imperative for Snake's missions.

Naked Snake had a standard-issue M1911A1 during the very beginning of Operation Snake Eater, but it was dismantled and tossed off into the wilderness by The Boss. When Snake met EVA in Rassvet, she provided him with another, heavily customized, M1911A1. Snake furthered the gun's abilities by whittling a notch into the wooden grip in order to hold a knife and the gun with both hands to perform CQC.

Various 1911 types are available in MGS4 and Metal Gear Online in the form of the SIG GSR, Operator, Race Gun (a competition 1911 in .38 super) and Big Boss's original 1911 Custom. The Operator and the 1911 Custom both have threaded barrels and 7 round magazines, the Operator having an accessory rail. The GSR holds 8 rounds and has an accessory rail, but has a lesser range than the Operator and 1911 Custom and no threaded barrel. The race gun holds 18 rounds and has neither an accessory rail nor threaded barrel, but its .38 rounds will ricochet (similarly to the SAA) and give little recoil impulse.

Out of all the 1911s in .45 caliber, the 1911 Custom possesses the best performance, having a range and stopping power higher than either the GSR and Operator as well as a higher rate of fire.

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[edit] Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

"This masterpiece of an automatic pistol has been a faithful partner to U.S. soldiers since the first model was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1911. Capacity is limited to seven rounds, but the .45ACP bullets boast excellent stopping power, and the gun's simple design makes it highly reliable. With its high potential firing accuracy, the M1911A1 is also widely used as a base for custom models in shooting competitions."
— Official description of the weapon.

Although players may favour firearms in other categories such as assault rifles for greater firepower, the semi-automatic M1911A1 pistol can provide compact lethal firepower at range combined with CQC capabilities for close ranged encounters.

[edit] List of Customizations (MGS3 1911/1911 Custom in MGS4)

  • The feeding ramp has been polished to a mirror sheen, which, while sounding cool, has little function.
  • A match grade slide has been hand selected and fitted to the frame.
  • The standard frame has been replaced with a precision steel version.
  • The mainspring housing has been checkered to create a nonslip grip.
  • Standard low 1911 sights have been removed and replaced with heavy duty bomar/novak tactical target sights with a triple dot system that allows for faster target to sight alignment.
  • The standard spur hammer has been replaced by a delta hammer to decrease the likelihood of it catching on clothing, etc. during a quick draw.
  • The grip safety has been replaced with a beaver tail design to prevent the shooters hand from being pinched by the hammer.
  • The thumb safety and the slide stop are extended to allow for quick and comfortable field stripping/reloading.
  • The trigger has most likely been tuned  by a gunsmith to a lighter weight, increasing accuracy during the trigger squeeze. It has also been replaced by a 3 hole aluminum match version.
  • The magazine well has been beveled for easier and swifter reloading.
  • The magazine release button has been  replaced with a low profile one to lessen the chance of accidental magazine drops during a firefight.
  • The slide also has double serrations to allow faster, smoother, and more controllable use.
  • The wooden grips have been slimmed down to create a less bulky grip when holding the CQC knife.
  • A threaded barrel, most likely a dragon fire match .45 has been added, as well as a "customized suppressor".
  • The pistol was likely parkerized or maybe even coated with an early Kevlar coat to preform better without lubricant and to decrease corrosion.

[edit] How to Obtain in MGS4

  • Enter Password "1aytmmymhk"

[edit] See Also

[edit] Appearances

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