On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hash it out over John Browning's most recognizable creation, the 1911 Government Model and its descendants.Few handguns have garnered as much interest in the firearms community, and the guys try to figure out the factors behind their longevity and reputation. This one goes long, guys, touching almost 45 minutes, so clear some space, it's worth it.

Here are a few timestamps if you want to skip ahead. 

00:20 The All-American Handgun (back-to-back world war champ)
01:40 The Davinci of gun design (or maybe Gretzky)
03:50 What makes it so special?
05:20 So that's what that loop is for!
07:30 It even has an air-to-air kill (possibly). 
08:50 GWOT 1911 rebuilds
13:20 Railguns and keeping it new
15:10 10 mike-mike makes it magic (and don't forget .38 Super)
17:40 And, yes, for some reason, they make it in 9mm as well. 
19:20 Give me what you love about the 1911
21:20 Can we give it up for Para-Ordnance, man?
22:50 Giving up trigger crisp for drop safety
25:50 The competition shooters of the 1980s are the brands of today
31:10 What is the 3011 going to look like?
34:01 Favorite 1911s today