Semi-Automatic Handguns A Brief Introduction & History 1893-Present
What we’re getting out of this: Historical Background Historical Background Familiarity with common semi-autos Familiarity with common semi-autos Basic understanding of mechanism Basic understanding of mechanism Different semi-auto power levels Different semi-auto power levels
Semi-Auto #1 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893
Luger 9mm Parabellum: 1 st Service Semi-Auto, c. 1904
John Browning: Grandfather of American Arms Colt 1911 Government Model in.45 ACP, c. 1911
Semi-Autos of WWII USA: Colt 1911A1 Gov,.45 ACPGerman: Walther P38, 9 mm Para Japan: Type 14, 8 mmUSSR: Tokarev TT, 7.62 mm
Semi-Autos in Current US Military Service Beretta M9, 9mm ParaH&K Mk23,.45 ACP Colt 1991 Model:.45 ACPSigarms P226 Navy
A Few from the Latest Generation FN Five seveN, 5.7 mm Glock 17, 9 mm Para H&K USP Sport,.45 ACPIMI Desert Eagle,.50 AE
Semi-Automatics in the Media
Semi-Automatics in Real Life
Semi-Autos for Recreation
Understanding the Semi-Auto
Semi-Auto Ammunition
Ammo Energy Comparison