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Semi-Auto #1 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893
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Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic HandgunsHandguns
A Brief Introduction & HistoryA Brief Introduction & History1893-Present1893-Present
What we’re getting out of What we’re getting out of this:this:
Historical BackgroundHistorical Background Familiarity with common semi-Familiarity with common semi-
autosautos Basic understanding of Basic understanding of
mechanismmechanism Different semi-auto power levelsDifferent semi-auto power levels
Semi-Auto #1Semi-Auto #1 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893 The Borchardt C/93, c. 1893
Luger 9mm Parabellum:Luger 9mm Parabellum:11stst Service Semi-Auto, c. 1904 Service Semi-Auto, c. 1904
John Browning:John Browning:Grandfather of American ArmsGrandfather of American Arms
Colt 1911 Government Model in .45 ACP, c. 1911
Semi-Autos of WWIISemi-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
Semi-Autos in Current US Semi-Autos in Current US Military ServiceMilitary Service
Beretta M9, 9mm Para H&K Mk23, .45 ACP
Colt 1991 Model: .45 ACP Sigarms P226 Navy
A Few from the Latest A Few from the Latest GenerationGeneration
FN Five seveN, 5.7 mm Glock 17, 9 mm Para
H&K USP Sport, .45 ACP IMI Desert Eagle, .50 AE
Semi-Automatics in the Semi-Automatics in the MediaMedia
Semi-Automatics in Real LifeSemi-Automatics in Real Life
Semi-Autos for RecreationSemi-Autos for Recreation
Understanding the Semi-Understanding the Semi-AutoAuto
Semi-Auto AmmunitionSemi-Auto Ammunition
Ammo Energy ComparisonAmmo Energy ComparisonCartridge Muzzle Energy
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