The original JMB designed 1911 was designed so it could be de-cocked one handed by cavalry troops on horseback. I believe it was an Army requirement. It has to do with how the hammer hits and depresses the grip safety.alexrex20 wrote:anybody notice that he had to cock the hammer to fire the first round? it looked like a typical GI 1911. did he lower the hammer onto a live round?!
Whether any current "GI" pistols work the same way is a question I don't know the answer to.
