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Not affected in the same way. The original M1911 design has a floating firing pin held back only by spring tension, so in theory it might be possible to get it
by nradov 1y ago
Not affected in the same way. The original M1911 design has a floating firing pin held back only by spring tension, so in theory it might be possible to get it to discharge without pressing the trigger by dropping it straight onto the muzzle from a sufficient height. This is so unlikely in practice that it's not a real concern. Some newer variants also incorporate an extra internal safety that blocks the firing pin from moving.
- WillPostForFood 1y ago1911, and 2011 going off when dropped: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wD9-6GUkTUk https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wD9-6GUkTUk https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eT1tlBR1W-w https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eT1tlBR1W-w
- galangalalgol 1y agoWith the safety on too. Interesting