The 1911 Secret Most Modern Shooters Don’t Know

About this video

Colion discusses the history and evolution of the 1911 pistol’s grip safety with a guest expert. The conversation explains how the grip safety was added at the request of the US Cavalry Board and wasn’t part of John Moses Browning’s original design. They cover how shooting techniques and modifications evolved from one-handed cavalry use to modern two-handed shooting, including the addition of features like the ‘memory bump’ and thumb safety.

Key takeaways

• According to Colion’s guest, the grip safety wasn’t in Browning’s original design but was added in 1907 at the US Cavalry’s request for mounted horseback use
• Colion learns how the 1911 evolved from a one-handed cavalry weapon to a modern two-handed combat pistol, with modifications like the memory bump added in the late 80s/early 90s
• The discussion emphasizes that the 1911’s longevity comes from its ability to adapt to modern shooter demands while maintaining its core design

Episode details: published October 10, 2026 · 6:49 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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