1911 Reliability - The Magazine, Extractor & Ammo: Gun Guys Ep. 48 with Bill Wilson & Ken Hackathorn

Bill and Ken explain the history of .45 ammunition for the 1911. Modifications to the 1911 had to be made as the bullet ogive changed and hollow-point was introduced. Bill explains some of the new design features Wilson Combat offers. The Bullet Proof® Extractor has a full thickness shank that resists tension loss over time better than other extractors and also reduces critical stress risers so breakage is virtually impossible. Bill and Ken also make their recommendations for .45 ammunition.

Click here to see a quick look at how to properly check extractor tension on your 1911 and make adjustments as necessary. https://youtu.be/UOSmJd7HaDY

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0:00 - How reliable is Hardball Ammunition in a 1911?
0:35 - History of John Browning Cartridges
1:53 - Bullet Ogive
2:37 - Magazine Design
4:20 - Hollow-point Ammo
4:45 - Modified Feed-lip Design
5:00 - Military moved away from .45 Caliber
5:44 - Variants to .45 Bullets
6:00 - Ammo may be the problem
6:52 - Be selective with your ammo
7:07 - Bullet Proof® Extractor
9:30 - Evolution of the 1911
10:24 - Picking the right round
11:06 - Ken's ammo recommendation
13:01 - Bill's recommendation
13:41 - Wrap up

ABOUT BILL WILSON Bill Wilson has always been infatuated with guns. Originally trained as a watchmaker, he has been in the firearms industry since 1974, starting out with a retail store called Sportsman's Headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas. Since that humble beginning, he has built Wilson Combat into the largest and most successful custom firearms company in America. Since 1977 Wilson Combat has been the leading innovator in high-performance, custom 1911 handguns, tactical long guns and accessories. A Wilson Combat product’s unmatched level of exceptional reliability and peerless craftsmanship is only equaled by our legendary customer service. Wilson Combat is proud to service all levels of local and State law enforcement including The Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, HQ SOCOM, US Marshal's Service, US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Diplomatic Security Service, Texas Rangers and many more elite law enforcement and military units worldwide. We are also pleased to support the needs of thousands of law-abiding private citizens in the United States and in many other countries abroad.

ABOUT KEN HACKATHORN Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, and an SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT. Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.

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