Colt 45 -

: Between 1873 and 1940, over 357,000 units were produced. It remains a cultural icon, frequently appearing in Western films as a symbol of power and justice. The Semi-Automatic: The M1911 (1911)

: It was chambered for the .45 Colt (or ".45 Long Colt"), a powerful black-powder round designed to deliver 400 foot-pounds of energy. Colt 45

Introduced in 1873, the Colt Single Action Army became the standard military service revolver for the U.S. government, which purchased over 30,000 units between 1873 and 1891. : Between 1873 and 1940, over 357,000 units were produced

Designed by John Moses Browning, the M1911 was born from the U.S. Army's need for a reliable "man-stopper" to replace less effective .38 caliber pistols. : Between 1873 and 1940