Videos tagged with Series 70 Safety

This video reveals surprising truths about the 1911 pistol, emphasizing safe carry practices and its inherent design advantages. It details why 'cocked and locked' (Condition One) is the intended and safest method for carrying a 1911, warning against manual hammer lowering. The instructor highlights the 1911's exceptional shootability, ergonomics, and trigger quality, explaining why it remains a top-tier handgun. The discussion also covers the phasing out of the 1911 from US military service, the existence of double-stack '2011' variants, and the critical differences in internal safety mechanisms (Series 70, 80, Schwarz) and their impact on drop safety and trigger feel. Finally, it stresses the importance of professional gunsmithing for 1911 parts, as they are typically not plug-and-play.