Why did Britain want this small 9mm 1911 pistol?
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The Colt 1911 is one of the most recognisable weapons firearms, featuring in two World Wars as well as being a regular on the big screen and across the biggest video game titles. What you may not have known about this famous pistol is that the British army seriously considered adopting the 1911's smaller 9mm cousin, a story interwoven with that of one of Jonathan's favourite's - the EM2.
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