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Caliber .50 GI, Model No 1. | |
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A Model No. 1 handgun with a spare magazine and two .50 GI rounds | |
Type | Pistol |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Alex Zimmermann |
Manufacturer | Guncrafter Industries |
Variants | Model No. 2, Model No. 3, M1911 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.5 pounds lb (1,134 g) |
Length | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Barrel length | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cartridge | .50 GI |
Action | Locked breech, semi-auto |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Muzzle velocity | 875 ft/s (267 m/s) |
Effective firing range | 75 yd (69 m) (FM 23–35 of 1940) |
Feed system | 7 rounds (standard-capacity magazine) |
Sights | Heinie, fixed, 3-dot Trijicon |
The Guncrafter Industries Model No. 1 (Or M1) is a variant of the widely popular M1911 handgun, modified for the .50 GI cartridge. John Browning's 1911 .45 ACP has been used for many cartridges over the past century. In every instance the cartridge used a bullet with a diameter that was the same or smaller than the original .451'. Both the Desert Eagle and the LAR Grizzly have been offered in cartridges of .50 caliber. Both are large cartridges requiring a large, heavy pistol.
The Model No. 1 is basically an M1911 with external dimensions the same as a standard 1911, however it fires a .50 GI round. Although the Model No. 1 is the same size externally, the slide will not fit on a standard 1911 frame as other modifications have been made to accept the .50 GI barrel and slide. However, it is possible to convert the Model No. 1 to .45 ACP, as a .45 ACP conversion unit is available for the .50 GI frame.
The .50 GI is not in the magnum class and works at the same pressures as the .45 ACP. The cartridge uses the same rim size as the .45 ACP and a .45 shell holder can be used for reloading. This new brass is made by Starline Brass and is slightly shorter than a standard .45 ACP. The magazine well in the grip frame has thinner walls than a standard M1911 to accommodate the .50 GI's wider magazine, and the flame feed ramp is contoured with a more open radius for the larger-diameter .50-caliber bullet. Both are machined from heat-treated forgings, and the Model No. 1's hammer and sear are machined from tool steel.
Model No. 2[edit]
In 2006, Guncrafter Industries introduced its 1911 Model No. 2, which sports a full length light rail/dust cover and is chambered for the .50 GI cartridge. Both the M1 and the M2 can be fitted with Guncrafter Industries' .45 ACP conversion unit, the .45 ACP magazines hold 8+1 rounds.
Model No. 3[edit]
Guncrafter Industries introduced a smaller version of Model No. 1 in 2010. The Model No. 3 is a Colt Commander-sized 1911 also chambered for .50 GI, with a shorter barrel but with a full-length grip. The M3 can also be fitted with a model-specific version of the company's .45 ACP conversion unit. Like its bigger siblings, the M3 magazines hold 7+1 rounds of .50 GI and 8+1 rounds of .45 ACP.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- The fightin' .50 GI.: for those who only use a .45 because a 50 isn't available. by John Taffir. Guns Magazine 51.9 (Sept 2005): p44(4). From InfoTrac OneFile.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Guncrafter_Industries_Model_No._1&oldid=899154447'
The holster is Nighthawk Customs Recon Paddle Holster. However, it's a big and because of the large pin, the gun is not in the holster completely.Here are pictures of Model 2 with Surefire x300 and Raven Concealment System holster, MD cut (order the Springfield TRP Operator full rail). This holster is much slimmer than the Nighthawk Paddle holster.
However, it's very tight due to the bigger profile of the Model 2. It also ruin the finish on my Model 2 a bit.
Most likely need to sand the holster. My custom No Name, railed and threaded barrel.I saw it at Gunslingers on Thursday night and emailed George for the price. He got right back to me and I said it's sold ( I may need to put a breathalyzer on my keyboard). I've bought from George before and was totally confident in him. I called him on Friday morning with credit card info and had my FFL email the documents needed. He shipped it on Friday and I had the pistol in my hand by 4:30 on Saturday.
MI to Southeastern PA. George is really an impressive guy to deal with!!!Backstory: I frequently visit the Gunslingers site, I saw that pistol and George replied and I typed up the sold email back to him. I didn't hit send, I just left it and went out back to talk with the wife.me- Hon, I'm seriously considering buying another pistol.her- You don't need another gun, you have enough of them.me- OK, thanks for the conversation.I walked back in to the computer and hit 'SEND'.I had some buyers remorse in that I didn't buy another Wilson, but I can't wait 12 to 16 months for them to make me a custom pistol with a threaded barrel.Now that I have a host I guess it's time for suppressor shopping, again. I hope to get out and shoot it next week and see how it does. The shredder grips are kinda rugged. I'll see how long they last, as I do prefer thin grips.