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Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked? Dan_Chamberlain #9358168 11/22/14
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derby_dude Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 34,261 Montana, Lewis and Clark Count...	That is true Dan. Browning did design the 1911 to fit his hand. Browning was a large man with big hands. He also went with a long trigger for the same reason. Hence the reason for the modifications for the 1911A1. Don't vote knothead, it only encourages them. Anonymous "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Anonymous "Self-reliance, free thinking, and wealth is anathema to both the power of the State and the Church." Derby Dude

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Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	grvj	11/22/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	UPhiker	11/22/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	284LUVR	11/22/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	TNrifleman	11/22/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	Scott F	11/22/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	jwp475	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	The_Real_Hawkeye	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	derby_dude	11/22/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	deflave	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	RJM	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	P_Weed	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	Dan_Chamberlain	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	MontanaMarine	11/23/14
Re: Why does the original 1911 design have only 7 rounds...was asked?	derby_dude	11/23/14

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