1. Semi-Automatic Handguns A Brief Introduction & History 1893-Present

2. 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

3. Semi-Auto #1 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893

4. Luger 9mm Parabellum: 1 st Service Semi-Auto, c. 1904

5. John Browning: Grandfather of American Arms Colt 1911 Government Model in.45 ACP, c. 1911

6. 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

7. Semi-Autos in Current US Military Service Beretta M9, 9mm ParaH&K Mk23,.45 ACP Colt 1991 Model:.45 ACPSigarms P226 Navy

8. 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

9. Semi-Automatics in the Media

10. Semi-Automatics in Real Life

11. Semi-Autos for Recreation

12. Understanding the Semi-Auto

13. Semi-Auto Ammunition

14. Ammo Energy Comparison