Colt M2172

The Colt M2172 (also known as the Modern Pistol is a magazine-fed, recoil-operated, single-action, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It's the long-awaited successor to the Colt M1911, and is the most popular firearm in the world since it's production in 2072.

Design
The final production model of the Colt M2172 is almost identical to the M1911. However, the M2172 has a small Piccatiny rail in front of the trigger, holds a larger magazine, and has a much more "modern" look to it. Most models have a plasteel frame, though some can be found with steel.

The basic principal of the M2172 is recoil operation. As the combustion gases force the bullet down the barrel, they give reverse momentum to the slide and barrel which are during this portion of the firing cycle. After the bullet has left the barrel, the barrel and slide continue rearward a short distance. At this point, the barrel stops in it's original position, but the barrel continues backwards a bit, releasing the shell from the chamber. From there, the next round makes it's way into the chamber, just in time for the slide to come back into place.

Colt M2172

 * Weight: 2 lbs
 * Damage: 5 (1d8) piercing
 * Action: Semi-automatic
 * Ammunition: 8 (.45 ACP)
 * Range: 30/120 ft.
 * Attachment Rails
 * Sight (Small)
 * Frame
 * Underbarrel (Small)
 * Muzzle

Trivia

 * According to a series of studies taken by the Coalition in 2081, over 72% of gun owners living on Coalition territory own at least one Colt M2172.