The Browning Hi-Power was his last design, but unfortunately, Mr. We all love our wonder nines - those high capacity 9mm pistols that have taken over the market as of late. 45 ACP round has kept it around for more than 100 years now. It’s reputation for accuracy, reliability, superior ergonomics, and the famed. The 1911 is one of the most mass-produced firearms in the world and is enjoyed by both concealed carriers and commandos. The 1911 still serves in the hands of Special Operations commandos, the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, and Los Angeles SWAT, and numerous other specialized units. The gun served as the general issue handgun for the United States military from 1911 to 1985. It’s served in every war since World War 1 in some capacity or another. The 1911 is a semi-automatic, short recoil-operated, magazine-fed. The 1911 was created at the behest of the United States military as they transitioned from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols. It goes without saying the 1911 has to be on a list of John Browning firearms. How do you choose just five from such a storied legacy? Well, I found the five most influential and went that route. Today we are going to look at his top five handguns. He designed weapons that have been in service for more than 100 years. John Browning is the patron saint of American firearm designers. Today is all about his top 5 most influential handguns. John Browning created enough guns to have a book written about him, and he has.