US Cavalry: "Racking the slide could spook the horse" Also US Cavalry: *intends to fire .45 Colt just behind the ears of a horse whilst spurring it onwards into oncoming cannon fire*
Funny thing about horses. They really do seem to be easier to train to ignore explosions more than minor clicks and clacks; seems to be something about those noises inspiring different instincts in the animals.
For real though, in the early twentieth century the US cavalry was worst enemy of the Army. OK maybe not the worst since the Bureau of Ordinance existed, but it's definitely up there.
I can't believe this video is nearly an hour long. Felt like it flew by! You have absolutely mastered this format! Can't believe we've finally arrived at the 1911.
I suppose it’s because I am familiar with the 1911 and not other, lesser pistols that have disappeared into the dim mists of history, but I hung onto every bit of this episode to see various aspects of the pistol came to be designed. Thanks for all your efforts in this epic video.
Good gravy did this come along at an excellent time! I'm stuck in the Body and Fender shop getting my ticker realigned and watching this helped me calm down and relax for the first time since the nightmare started. Thank you!
It's great that team managed to publish this one! From patreon podcast you learn how hard it is C&R team to gather data (and guns) for these next (and previous) episodes related to m1911
Amazing how this pistol was that much closer to the eventual 1911! Have really loved this series. Even though I own a 1911 and am a fan I have a very soft spot for the 1900, 1902 and Pocket Hammer 1903 all in 38acp. So cool! But thanks again everyone for these wonderful episodes! Some of which I've watched several times. Very Well done you guys! Now onto the 1911!
that cut at 14:15 made me legit jump a little the first time but seriously I love this installment of the story. The amount of work ordinance put into Lugerising the Colt model makes me wonder if the toolup cost to make the 45 caliber Luger would have been worth it. I am now imagining a world where the US military weapon of 2 world wars was the Lugar, what an interesting future that would have been.
To add to that, i am a little surprised that no "hc 1911 fans" in the comment section are "rebelling" on the thought that the "most important" of Brownings design was improved by features of the Luger and those still being present in their beloved apparatus today of "only patriotic american origin" ;-) At least i have something to giggle when i hear or read "as american as the 1911" the next time 😁 (I mean it's true, as the ancestors of plenty of americans are from the german speaking part of europe, but it's not what they mean when saying it)
The Luger aced a lot of the ergonomics (though the 1911 improved on them still since some aspects of the Luger, like the thumb safety and lack of a slide release felt awkward to me) but the main downside was always its toggle lock action. Too expensive and time consuming to make, which is why the countries that adopted Lugers quickly sought out replacements. The 1911 was in that exact spot of being extremely ergonomic and having an action that is reliable and durable while also being fairly simple and cheap to manufacture which allowed it to not only live on after 100 years, but most modern pistols are influenced from it. Even the aspects of the 1911 influenced by the Luger were indirect to modern guns since modern guns copied the 1911 which copied the Luger.
Remember, the 1909 did not have a manual safety other than the grip safety. I can see their point about it not being safe with a partial magazine and one in the chamber with the hammer cocked. Yes, it could be decocked with one hand, but it's very precarious to do. If you tried it while riding a horse, you're equally likely to drop the pistol or shoot your horse. The addition of the manual thumb safety eliminated the problem.
Still better than the infantry, and both their attitudes toward the enlisted is leagues better than the navy. From what I've heard, they're considered barely better than criminals.
This was one of your Best animations, very informative in a concise explanatory fashion. You really illustrated the generational changes in the 1911 that I have never seen before. I handled USGI Colt 1911 models and owned a Combat Commander model, and you showed the function in a way that should be the Definitive Example in the evolution of the pistol that became the Colt 1911. Bravo Sir. At 45:50, the Colt, compared to Savage, looks "modern" today. Back then it had to be comparing a fine Arabian Stallion to a Donkey. The Colt still looks modern even today. The thing with my experience is my Commander would not cycle, not even shoot, it would "stovepipe" with cheap steel cased import ammo, but my department approved Glock G-21 would eat anything with no problem, I know it is comparing a Ferrari to a Fiat, but being a City of Detroit employee, the Glock had my back. But I will say the Commander saved my life when I counted on it. And on a further note, If you watched this whole video, why not click the "Like" button? If I take the time, and the video was informative and I enjoyed it, I click the like button.
It's really fun comparing all these developmental pistols to the service models and all the modern, civilian derivative ones. The grip-angle maketh a the man.
Oh a new C&Rsenal has dropped. Have we exhausted the Martini Henry models and the wheel guns? Oh my...........look at this little piece of heaven here! Missing Mae,😢 but a MASTERPIECE!!!!! Bravo!!!!
It sounded like you said that one of the Rock Island representatives was [phonetic spelling] "Eugene Reezing". Would that be Eugene Reising, the later SMG inventor?
Absolutely love and appreciate all of these incredible information filled and so simply explained videos and appreciate all the work that goes into some of the best videos on TH-cam 🤟
i still have my granda's 1911 great war side arm. completely original. it still fires flawlessly................................................any ammo you run through it. simply the perfect side arm
19:52 i was hoping youd address this, that disconnector rail on the slide has a ramp at the breech face end which im guessing is used to make the depression of the disconnector a smoother operation. Among custom 1911s adding this cut has become called a Marvel Cut, presumeably after gunsmith Bob Marvel. Very interesting seeing something that has been added as a custom touch for high end 1911 builds was present on the predecessor to it.
Nothing new to see here, but yet we have been waiting for this event for so long. Here we are, like natives on an island staring at an eclipse 😁 Great video as usual!
It has been multiple days. I know exactly what the release schedule is. I know that the content will come out on schedule. I have zero issues with that. And yet... I'm still clocking the refresh button...
I know it's not y'all's usual content but after you do the 1911 it'd be cool to do video on a 2011 on a B channel or something to see this design taken to it's ultimate evolution.
Jhon browning did all of this without using AutoCAD . You have think your self how big of a day-dreamer he must have been . Imagining all day long all of those tiny things in his head like animation of AutoCAD .
US Cavalry: "Racking the slide could spook the horse"
Also US Cavalry: *intends to fire .45 Colt just behind the ears of a horse whilst spurring it onwards into oncoming cannon fire*
Funny thing about horses. They really do seem to be easier to train to ignore explosions more than minor clicks and clacks; seems to be something about those noises inspiring different instincts in the animals.
Horses are weird like that
@@genericpersonx333 My cats are like this. Fireworks going off on 4th of July? No problem. I gently rustle a plastic bag? Panic attack.
@@genericpersonx333 Ambush predator avoidance trait, maybe?
@@genericpersonx333 Predators don't usually explode.
Amusingly enough, the best answer to the complaints of the cavalry was to disband the cavalry.
But then who would fly the attack helicopters?
For real though, in the early twentieth century the US cavalry was worst enemy of the Army.
OK maybe not the worst since the Bureau of Ordinance existed, but it's definitely up there.
I can't believe this video is nearly an hour long. Felt like it flew by! You have absolutely mastered this format! Can't believe we've finally arrived at the 1911.
Yea, I had to double check at the end, "No! We have to get to the final version, its only been like 20 minutes!!" Oh --nope, it was an hour.
Nope they're gonna troll us with 20 more episodes before the 1911.
Somehow it feels too late. @@grenmoyo3968
2:25 Ahh beads on a string. I like where this channel is going!
Really goes to show how much work it took to make the gun so good
Well said! And very true!
When the M1911 video comes out, it's gonna break the internet!!!
For the lulz I'd love them to just release it as a TH-cam short; watch everyone get even crazier.
2 World Wars!
… somehow i can’t wait anymore
@@paytonpeta1336soon to be three
well buckle up, we're gonna break it several times
AND ON THIS DAY THE LORD MOSES BROWNING FINALLY ROSE FROM THE GRAVE TO TELL HIS TALE
You know, I am not even super curious about this specific firearm but I needed this to happen already.
By far the most anticipated C&Rsenal video to come out. Congratulations on a momentous occasion!
Finally here! Good to see ya'll still doing great work
I suppose it’s because I am familiar with the 1911 and not other, lesser pistols that have disappeared into the dim mists of history, but I hung onto every bit of this episode to see various aspects of the pistol came to be designed. Thanks for all your efforts in this epic video.
"I've been looking forward to this" Dooku
Interesting to see the versions right before the 1911. Every time I look at my 1911 I am impressed by the simplicity and effectiveness of its design.
I've never seen anything like this crazy pistol before!!! Thanks so much for bringing it to my attention. 👍
Good gravy did this come along at an excellent time! I'm stuck in the Body and Fender shop getting my ticker realigned and watching this helped me calm down and relax for the first time since the nightmare started. Thank you!
This channel could increase it's number of ad reads by 3 to 4 times and it would still be easily worth it, and I'm a Patron.
I am 100% sure the original 1911 video was done years ago and they now look how long they can make us wait
An episode without either Mae or the "patented plastic pokey". I think it's a conspiracy and requires an investigation.
42:11
It's here! It's here! Guys!
It's great that team managed to publish this one! From patreon podcast you learn how hard it is C&R team to gather data (and guns) for these next (and previous) episodes related to m1911
Amazing how this pistol was that much closer to the eventual 1911! Have really loved this series. Even though I own a 1911 and am a fan I have a very soft spot for the 1900, 1902 and Pocket Hammer 1903 all in 38acp. So cool! But thanks again everyone for these wonderful episodes! Some of which I've watched several times. Very Well done you guys! Now onto the 1911!
that cut at 14:15 made me legit jump a little the first time but seriously I love this installment of the story. The amount of work ordinance put into Lugerising the Colt model makes me wonder if the toolup cost to make the 45 caliber Luger would have been worth it. I am now imagining a world where the US military weapon of 2 world wars was the Lugar, what an interesting future that would have been.
To add to that, i am a little surprised that no "hc 1911 fans" in the comment section are "rebelling" on the thought that the "most important" of Brownings design was improved by features of the Luger and those still being present in their beloved apparatus today of "only patriotic american origin" ;-)
At least i have something to giggle when i hear or read "as american as the 1911" the next time 😁
(I mean it's true, as the ancestors of plenty of americans are from the german speaking part of europe, but it's not what they mean when saying it)
You do realize it's the US Army "Ordnance" corps, not "ordinance," right?
The Luger aced a lot of the ergonomics (though the 1911 improved on them still since some aspects of the Luger, like the thumb safety and lack of a slide release felt awkward to me) but the main downside was always its toggle lock action. Too expensive and time consuming to make, which is why the countries that adopted Lugers quickly sought out replacements.
The 1911 was in that exact spot of being extremely ergonomic and having an action that is reliable and durable while also being fairly simple and cheap to manufacture which allowed it to not only live on after 100 years, but most modern pistols are influenced from it. Even the aspects of the 1911 influenced by the Luger were indirect to modern guns since modern guns copied the 1911 which copied the Luger.
“Almost there, almost there!” It been long road glad you hung in there, thanks!
1911 development is an incredible story. As pointed out, the thumb safety by itself is a remarkable design accomplishment.
The podcast is the bestest.
The cavalry didn't think very highly of their troopers. Good grief. What a quote at 35:28.
Remember, the 1909 did not have a manual safety other than the grip safety. I can see their point about it not being safe with a partial magazine and one in the chamber with the hammer cocked. Yes, it could be decocked with one hand, but it's very precarious to do. If you tried it while riding a horse, you're equally likely to drop the pistol or shoot your horse. The addition of the manual thumb safety eliminated the problem.
Still better than the infantry, and both their attitudes toward the enlisted is leagues better than the navy. From what I've heard, they're considered barely better than criminals.
Not just a great set of explanations of how things work, but great photography. Thx.
Super happy to finally see this happen!
Loving how many people are coming here for an hour + lecture on a pistol that hardly anyone will ever own or even shoot.
Holy mother of invention, John M Browning....its here. I was getting worried after the 50th weird revolver episode...kidding of course.
It's funny how much of a holdup the cavalry caused considering, well, WW1.
"NO" were declared.
This was one of your Best animations, very informative in a concise explanatory fashion. You really illustrated the generational changes in the 1911 that I have never seen before. I handled USGI Colt 1911 models and owned a Combat Commander model, and you showed the function in a way that should be the Definitive Example in the evolution of the pistol that became the Colt 1911. Bravo Sir. At 45:50, the Colt, compared to Savage, looks "modern" today. Back then it had to be comparing a fine Arabian Stallion to a Donkey. The Colt still looks modern even today. The thing with my experience is my Commander would not cycle, not even shoot, it would "stovepipe" with cheap steel cased import ammo, but my department approved Glock G-21 would eat anything with no problem, I know it is comparing a Ferrari to a Fiat, but being a City of Detroit employee, the Glock had my back. But I will say the Commander saved my life when I counted on it. And on a further note, If you watched this whole video, why not click the "Like" button? If I take the time, and the video was informative and I enjoyed it, I click the like button.
LS&B always has incredible pieces for sale. No surprise at all they finally were able to get you that mythical 1909
IT HAS ARRIVED WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY THEM
THANK YOU ALL
Thanks!
A most riveting episode. Browning was so good at re design
More anticipation than Rocky Horror!
As always, very informative and entertaining. Thank you.
absolutely marvelous, Othias. Finally the 1911. Thank you.
It's really fun comparing all these developmental pistols to the service models and all the modern, civilian derivative ones. The grip-angle maketh a the man.
Haircut! Very dapper big chap
We’re here to see the family of the Colt pistol.
Loved this. Have loved every Primer episode. Y'all rock.
ITS HAPPENING!!! ITS HAPPPPPEEENNNNN INNNNNNNNNGGGGG!!!
the day was prophesized, but was never believed to come to fruition. But at last, we have the final chapter in the good book of Browning
Holy *edited* thats one impressive performance during tests.
It's been a long wait for this, and of course, you didn't disappoint! Thanks allot C&Rsenal!
I HAVE MAH STOPPIN POWEEEEE-
Oh a new C&Rsenal has dropped. Have we exhausted the Martini Henry models and the wheel guns? Oh my...........look at this little piece of heaven here! Missing Mae,😢 but a MASTERPIECE!!!!! Bravo!!!!
John Browning was probably figuring out plasma rifles at the time of his death.
I refuse to believe this day has come. I'm ill, pumped full of meds and this is clearly a hallucination.
28:25 aww man, no mae is a sad time
NO MAE!
NO PEACE!
I was hoping for another Martini-Henry episode.
Yaaay ❤ Been waiting for this episode !
WE'RE HERE BOYS
thank you for yet another well made presentation!
Hey, I was wearing the same shirt as Othais when this dropped. Hope they do another run of these super soft shirts next time. Love mine.
Can’t wait for the final release of the 1911! Thanks
It sounded like you said that one of the Rock Island representatives was [phonetic spelling] "Eugene Reezing". Would that be Eugene Reising, the later SMG inventor?
Absolutely love and appreciate all of these incredible information filled and so simply explained videos and appreciate all the work that goes into some of the best videos on TH-cam 🤟
Literally just rewatching your 1907/09 video what a coincidence
Can’t wait for the 1911 video
Wow, Tokarev really took a hacksaw to the 1909
I am tempted to watch this during class
Great video can't wait for more
Amazing as always
Thanks for all of your hard work
Man i miss the war were declared i loved all the footage
i still have my granda's 1911 great war side arm. completely original. it still fires flawlessly................................................any ammo you run through it. simply the perfect side arm
Man y'all are awesome peeps may your work continue till I get rich enough to give !
19:52 i was hoping youd address this, that disconnector rail on the slide has a ramp at the breech face end which im guessing is used to make the depression of the disconnector a smoother operation.
Among custom 1911s adding this cut has become called a Marvel Cut, presumeably after gunsmith Bob Marvel.
Very interesting seeing something that has been added as a custom touch for high end 1911 builds was present on the predecessor to it.
This is Great, Thank You Othias.👍
At least you wont have a problem finding a 1911 to show us.
Nothing new to see here, but yet we have been waiting for this event for so long. Here we are, like natives on an island staring at an eclipse 😁 Great video as usual!
I love the design
It has been multiple days. I know exactly what the release schedule is. I know that the content will come out on schedule. I have zero issues with that.
And yet... I'm still clocking the refresh button...
I know it's not y'all's usual content but after you do the 1911 it'd be cool to do video on a 2011 on a B channel or something to see this design taken to it's ultimate evolution.
Great! I've been waiting for this one.
I am really glad the cavalry didn't get a look at the Ja Lo Ar. If they had, we would probably be carrying around 1911s with a wacky flappy lever.
Jhon browning did all of this without using AutoCAD .
You have think your self how big of a day-dreamer he must have been .
Imagining all day long all of those tiny things in his head like animation of AutoCAD .
About bloody time 🙂
And on that day John Moses Browning stole fire from Zeus and armed the world
Lighting, but yes.
Prometheus gave us fire.
sam colt may have made men equal, but john moses browning made men stylin.
I love how this is the 1911 episode and you don't even call it that.
But it's not.
the what now?
Seeing the 1909 animation, I can't help but see the the same design elements used again by F. Tokarev in his TT-33 design.
i loved the trolling in the final comments.
39:21
The recoil spling was invented, but was quickly dropped from use due to bulge issues
The FN 1900 has a picture of the gun ON THE GUN. Does the picture of the gun also contain a picture of the gun?
Great video.
A grand day indeed.
Excellent.
The day has finally arrived.
Amazing Video! Thanks for the wonderful information on an amazing firearm. ( but the P08 is better... ;) )
The time is almost nigh!😊
FINALLY!!!!!
Thanks
excellent vid thank you
Splendid.
Thank-you.......
Getting closer ...
Damn you! I saw the thumbnail and literally pogged uncontrollably...
Ah yes. The slide would be a problem. The slide would spook the horse, not the revolver or other gun going off. The *SLIDE* is the problem.