Semi-Automatic Handguns

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Semi-Automatic Handguns

• A Brief Introduction History
• 1893-Present

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What were getting out of this

• Historical Background
• Familiarity with common semi-autos
• Basic understanding of mechanism
• Different semi-auto power levels

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Semi-Auto 1 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893
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Luger 9mm Parabellum1st Service Semi-Auto, c.
1904
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John BrowningGrandfather of American Arms
Colt 1911 Government Model in .45 ACP, c. 1911
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Semi-Autos of WWII
USA Colt 1911A1 Gov, .45 ACP
German Walther P38, 9 mm Para
Japan Type 14, 8 mm
USSR Tokarev TT, 7.62 mm
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Semi-Autos in Current US Military Service
Beretta M9, 9mm Para
HK Mk23, .45 ACP
Colt 1991 Model .45 ACP
Sigarms P226 Navy
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A Few from the Latest Generation
FN Five seveN, 5.7 mm
Glock 17, 9 mm Para
HK USP Sport, .45 ACP
IMI Desert Eagle, .50 AE
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Semi-Automatics in the Media
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Semi-Automatics in Real Life
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Semi-Autos for Recreation
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Understanding the Semi-Auto
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Semi-Auto Ammunition
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Ammo Energy Comparison