The later gun developed at Colts in 1991 for USSOCOM had (or has) potential to be even greater ..
- "The gun that might have been" - the Offensive Handgun Weapon System OHWS - was designed by Colts to blend all the best features of the M1911 with those of the Colt All American 2000, - and the Colt Double Eagle into a winning primary offensive weapon system - & they almost did it.
This was to be a large 'attack' weapon system using +P ammo - as opposed to a defensive tool.
http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=1588
LINK 2:
https://weaponsandwarfare.com/2015/08/02/offensive-handgun-weapon-system-ohws/
Ten round magazines, rotating barrel lock-up, built to accept an efficient sound moderator and 'Plus P' ammunition - highly corrosion resistant. - What's not to like? (- well it is a BIG gun) - but Colt's missed-out and didn't continue with it's development having built only around 30 guns.
- Heckler & Koch got the contract.
H&K MK23 US SOCOM Pistol, 12 Round Magazines, +P .45"
Adopted 1996. - Large & Expensive.
Complete With Laser Aiming Module & Suppressor.
LINK 3: .. Read both pages for the full H&K MK 23 story:
http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1947
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