The 1917 Smith & Wesson .45: A Legendary Sidearm Forged in Conflict
The Crucible of War: The Genesis of a Military Need The .38 Long Colt’s Shortcomings The genesis of the 1917 Smith & Wesson .45 is deeply rooted in the realities of early twentieth-century warfare. The U.S. Army, having gained experience in the Philippine-American War, discovered a critical shortcoming: the standard-issue .38 Long Colt revolver. While … Read more
