M1911


 * -|M1911=


 * -|Dual M1911=

The M1911, also known as 'Government' or 'Colt Government', is a pistol that is added in the v0.6.5 "Gunfight at The Deadeye Saloon" update on November 9, 2018. It's said to be statistically similar to the M9 in the base map, sharing the same rarity as the M9. It sacrifices ammo capacity to 7 for increased damage. As of November 13, 2018, it was no longer available in-game. However, it was added again in the v0.6.8 "Frozen deserts" on December 13, 2018 update.

Strategy

 * This weapon, like most pistols, is only effective early on, where the usefulness declines as the number of shotgun and automatic weapon users increases, meaning that the weapon must be discarded later on.
 * This weapon has low ammo capacity, tied with the DEagle 50, but ahead of the Peacemaker. Despite this, the M1911 has poor damage per bullet for its magazine size, so dual-wielding is usually advised.
 * Even if dual-wielded, the weapon is just as efficient as a single M9 with slightly more damage and with an incredibly long reload, meaning that it's arguably worse than a single M9.
 * With the problems above, it's advised to discard this weapon as soon as any weapon is found, as even in early game, it's usefulness is marred thanks to it's low ammo capacity

Trivia

 * It's the fifth pistol in the game to not use 9mm, with the OT-38 being the first (7.62mm ), the DEagle 50 being second (.50 AE ), Flare Gun being third (flare) and the Peacemaker being fourth (.45 ACP).
 * It's the second oldest handgun of the game, with the Peacemaker being older. It started production in 1911 and served the US military forces and the US Government from 1911 to the 1990's, when it's phased out in favor of the M9. Even then, it still remain a popular choice for the civilian firearms market and remains in production despite it's dated design.
 * Because of this, it has seen action in WW1, WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, and even the Gulf War before the M9 replaced the M1911. US Special forces however still use the M1911 in limited service.
 * With the generally poor stats, some people would try to use it as a way to handicap themselves, like how the M9 and OT-38 are, but dual-wielded M1911's are one of the hardest to use of the "Challenge" weapons thanks to the small magazine comparable to a single M9.
 * It, the M1A1, and the vector (.45ACP) are the third set of weapons to be introduced in a special event. They are also the second set of .45 ACP weapons to be added in the game.