Savage 1907 in .45ACP at the Range

Published on June 2, 2013
Duration: 7:50

The Savage Model 1907 in .45 ACP was a significant contender in the 1907 US military trials, ultimately losing to the Colt 1911. This review highlights its unique rotating barrel mechanism, an 8-round double-stack magazine offering higher capacity than the Colt, and its striker-fired design. Despite its historical importance and innovative features, the pistol exhibited significant recoil and muzzle flash, with a stiff trigger pull and a less ergonomic grip angle compared to the winning 1911.

Quick Summary

The Savage Model 1907 in .45 ACP was a key contender in the 1907 US military trials, featuring a unique rotating barrel mechanism and an 8-round double-stack magazine. Despite its innovative design, it faced competition challenges and had ergonomic drawbacks like a vertical grip angle.

Chapters

  1. 00:22Intro: Savage 1907 .45 ACP & Military Trials
  2. 01:001907 Military Trial History & Contenders
  3. 02:17External Features & 8-Round Magazine
  4. 03:12Disassembly & Striker-Fired Design
  5. 03:48Rotating Barrel Mechanism Explained
  6. 05:15Range Performance & Ergonomics at Scottsdale
  7. 06:40Final Impressions: Recoil, Trigger, Accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Savage 1907's role in US military trials?

The Savage Model 1907 in .45 ACP was a primary contender in the 1907 US Army pistol trials. It was one of the few designs to reach the final stages, competing directly against the Colt 1911, though Colt ultimately won the contract.

What made the Savage 1907's design unique?

Its most unique feature was a rotating barrel mechanism that turned about 5 degrees during cycling, creating a hybrid delayed blowback action. It also boasted an 8-round double-stack magazine, offering higher capacity than its main competitor, the Colt 1911.

How did the Savage 1907 perform at the range?

During live fire, the Savage 1907 exhibited significant recoil and muzzle flash, comparable to or exceeding a 1911. The trigger pull was stiff, typical of military-grade firearms, but the pistol demonstrated good accuracy, shooting to its point of aim.

What were the ergonomic drawbacks of the Savage 1907?

A notable ergonomic issue mentioned was the pistol's vertical grip angle, which was a common complaint during the military testing phase. The sights were also described as very small for the pistol's size.

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