History Primer 182: US Colt 1909 Through 1911 Documentary

[@DiggingForFacts]

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*

[@genericpersonx333]

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.

[@kurt9894]

Horses are weird like that

[@mburstei]

@@genericpersonx333 My cats are like this. Fireworks going off on 4th of July? No problem. I gently rustle a plastic bag? Panic attack.

[@luisnunes3863]

@@genericpersonx333 Ambush predator avoidance trait, maybe?

[@hdog9046]

@@genericpersonx333 Predators don't usually explode.

[@evanulven8249]

Amusingly enough, the best answer to the complaints of the cavalry was to disband the cavalry.

[@jonc4403]

But then who would fly the attack helicopters?

[@ΣτελιοςΠεππας]

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.

[@Obsolecent_Weapons]

AND ON THIS DAY THE LORD MOSES BROWNING FINALLY ROSE FROM THE GRAVE TO TELL HIS TALE

[@BHuang92]

When the M1911 video comes out, it's gonna break the internet!!!

[@Trekpanther]

For the lulz I'd love them to just release it as a KZbin short; watch everyone get even crazier.

[@paytonpeta1336]

2 World Wars!

[@remko1238]

… somehow i can’t wait anymore

[@scarcatch]

​@@paytonpeta1336soon to be three

[@maewinchester2030]

well buckle up, we're gonna break it several times

[@Sedan57Chevy]

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.

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

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.

[@grenmoyo3968]

Nope they're gonna troll us with 20 more episodes before the 1911.

[@rodgunn2621]

Somehow it feels too late. @@grenmoyo3968

[@FishyBoi1337]

28:25 aww man, no mae is a sad time

[@thurin84]

NO MAE! NO PEACE!

[@panzerabwerkanone]

2:25 Ahh beads on a string. I like where this channel is going!

[@TruckingShooter]

"I've been looking forward to this" Dooku

[@poohssmartbrother1146]

Really goes to show how much work it took to make the gun so good

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Well said! And very true!

[@michaelgarcia4035]

By far the most anticipated C&Rsenal video to come out. Congratulations on a momentous occasion!

[@thetruerift]

Finally here! Good to see ya'll still doing great work

[@amitnachman3840]

You know, I am not even super curious about this specific firearm but I needed this to happen already.

[@palerider7171]

Thanks!

[@fnloud]

An episode without either Mae or the "patented plastic pokey". I think it's a conspiracy and requires an investigation.

[@coldandaloof7166]

42:11

[@islakkie]

I am 100% sure the original 1911 video was done years ago and they now look how long they can make us wait

[@rwaitt14153]

The cavalry didn't think very highly of their troopers. Good grief. What a quote at 35:28.

[@Sman7290]

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.

[@ItsMrAssholeToYou]

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.

[@tipi5586]

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.

[@johndilday1846]

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.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

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.

[@FFSteveEMT]

Loving how many people are coming here for an hour + lecture on a pistol that hardly anyone will ever own or even shoot.

[@tenofprime]

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.

[@nirfz]

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)

[@johnqpublic2718]

You do realize it's the US Army "Ordnance" corps, not "ordinance," right?

[@gameragodzilla]

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.

[@CachingCadre]

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!

[@danielkorladis7869]

It's funny how much of a holdup the cavalry caused considering, well, WW1.

[@thurin84]

"NO" were declared.

[@awokado5710]

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

[@redwinger4281]

I've never seen anything like this crazy pistol before!!! Thanks so much for bringing it to my attention. 👍

[@jonathanhudak2059]

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!

[@danschneider9921]

Holy mother of invention, John M Browning....its here. I was getting worried after the 50th weird revolver episode...kidding of course.

[@thinman8621]

1911 development is an incredible story. As pointed out, the thumb safety by itself is a remarkable design accomplishment.

[@Lurch4539]

It's here! It's here! Guys!

[@palerider7171]

“Almost there, almost there!” It been long road glad you hung in there, thanks!

[@klimatiseur1027]

Super happy to finally see this happen!

[@danbendix1398]

Not just a great set of explanations of how things work, but great photography. Thx.

[@Kangaxxter]

ITS HAPPENING!!! ITS HAPPPPPEEENNNNN INNNNNNNNNGGGGG!!!

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

The podcast is the bestest.

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

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.

[@Justice-ian]

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?

[@JoramTriesGaming]

More anticipation than Rocky Horror!

[@zabimaru404]

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?

[@gorbalsboy]

Haircut! Very dapper big chap

[@CooperHudgins]

I HAVE MAH STOPPIN POWEEEEE-

[@RatelLaw]

As always, very informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@PajamaPantsStudios]

39:21 The recoil spling was invented, but was quickly dropped from use due to bulge issues

[@ckenp]

Loved this. Have loved every Primer episode. Y'all rock.

[@oliverschurr46]

absolutely marvelous, Othias. Finally the 1911. Thank you.

[@jacobzehner2004]

We’re here to see the family of the Colt pistol.

[@SachikaRomanova]

I refuse to believe this day has come. I'm ill, pumped full of meds and this is clearly a hallucination.

[@lawrencejones1517]

It's been a long wait for this, and of course, you didn't disappoint! Thanks allot C&Rsenal!

[@blanktm228]

thank you for yet another well made presentation!

[@simondudley5969]

A most riveting episode. Browning was so good at re design

[@earlyriser8998]

i loved the trolling in the final comments.

[@caseymuzio7609]

IT HAS ARRIVED WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY THEM THANK YOU ALL

[@bazingaeffect4155]

Great video can't wait for more

[@ihorbychkov8742]

Yaaay ❤ Been waiting for this episode !

[@Immafraid]

John Browning was probably figuring out plasma rifles at the time of his death.

[@JunkyardBashSteve]

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

[@SpliefDaGrief]

LS&B always has incredible pieces for sale. No surprise at all they finally were able to get you that mythical 1909

[@lamnaa]

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.

[@Full_Otto_Bismarck]

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.

[@jamesfisher9594]

I was hoping for another Martini-Henry episode.

[@viper_3211]

Amazing as always

[@joebrands8580]

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!!!!

[@bryansimon4072]

Can’t wait for the final release of the 1911! Thanks

[@manout-kidin8735]

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 .

[@lafeelabriel]

Holy *edited* thats one impressive performance during tests.

[@johnduchesneau8685]

At least you wont have a problem finding a 1911 to show us.

[@chefemilj]

Thanks for all of your hard work

[@jameson7276]

Wow, Tokarev really took a hacksaw to the 1909

[@Lomi311]

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.

[@louisgiokas2206]

Great! I've been waiting for this one.

[@billybrown3036]

Man y'all are awesome peeps may your work continue till I get rich enough to give !

[@fulkyallgloogluee1834]

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 KZbin 🤟

[@davitdavid7165]

I am tempted to watch this during class

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

This is Great, Thank You Othias.👍

[@darkoflight4938]

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!

[@ADRay1999]

Literally just rewatching your 1907/09 video what a coincidence Can’t wait for the 1911 video

[@-Honeybee]

WE'RE HERE BOYS

[@Tadicuslegion78]

And on that day John Moses Browning stole fire from Zeus and armed the world

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

Lighting, but yes. Prometheus gave us fire.

[@thurin84]

sam colt may have made men equal, but john moses browning made men stylin.

[@yesthecrumbs5806]

Man i miss the war were declared i loved all the footage

[@sconner5424]

You mentioned that you covered the development of the 230gr ammunition in a previous unnamed episode. What episode was it?

[@TenaciousTrilobite]

The birth of .45 ACP was covered in the Colt 1905 episode

[@sconner5424]

@@TenaciousTrilobite thank you for the reply. Primer 155 for future me.

[@cgoodiefunk]

excellent vid thank you

[@theatagamer90]

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.

[@garethfergusson9538]

Woop woop... I don't even like the 1911😂 but the anticipation has been to much

[@tenofprime]

What I love is the story, all the insane twists and turns that lead to the classics we know.

[@kickofftheboot]

Great video.

[@weltvonalex]

I love the design

[@slowhand1198]

Splendid.

[@stevenwestswanson9263]

Amazing Video! Thanks for the wonderful information on an amazing firearm. ( but the P08 is better... ;) )

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Excellent.

[@davidbrennan660]

And low....on the 6th day........... 😂 So good a drawing of one in crayon is just fine for the loving followers of this channel.

[@TheJsmitty85]

Im wondering how many 1911 videos are about to be done

[@darkfollower5]

FINALLY!!!!!

[@Gunsbeerfreedom87]

I love how this is the 1911 episode and you don't even call it that.

[@csolivais1979]

But it's not.

[@thurin84]

the what now?

[@mrdarthbob4926]

IT'S HERE! MOM GET THE CAMERA!!!

[@jasonritner9662]

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...

[@alan-sk7ky]

About bloody time 🙂

[@bartfart2123]

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

[@Gamer_1745]

Thanks

[@matthewcochran3325]

Can the cavalry board demonstrate to me how to reload a revolver with one hand In a manner that cannot be duplicated for an auto loader?

[@EventHorizon1776]

The day has finally arrived.

[@McNubbys]

The time is almost nigh!😊

[@ronbarbian7047]

"hey boss, yea I'm not feeling well. Cough Cough. I really need to go home". Me, in the next few minutes.