Whether your interest is handgun, self-defense or target-shooting, you'll gain access to valuable technical information and more than 350 detailed photos in this superior resource devoted to using, caring for and repairing 1911 pistols.

In exhaustive detail, The Gun Digest® Book of The 1911, Volume 2 provides expanded information for using and upgrading the 1911, including reviews of the latest models, new factory ammunition and test-fire evaluations for 17 pistols. This enhanced new volume also details key technical specifications including trigger pull, chamber depth and weight for this new collection of pistols. This second volume completes the story of the 1911 for anyone interested in customizing the classic John Browning design.

• 350 detailed photos for easy identification
• Performance reviews for 17 pistols give enthusiasts valuable field data
• Technical specifications for each model aid in customizing efforts