Gallery: Arsenal Firearms AF2011 A1 Second Century

Only on ALL4SHOOTERS.COM, the world's first independent review and test fire of the AF-2011 A1 "Second Century", the astonishing Italian-made double-barrel 1911!

Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
It's real! It's coming! And it has been test-fired first by ALL4SHOOTERS.COM! A true world premiere!
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
Left side of the early production sample we have been cleared to test-fire and evaluate: a true honour, and a world exclusive!
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
A close-up of the perfectly balanced double barrel design of the AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
The veri same AF-2011 A1 "Second Century" we test-fired, here seen from the right side
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
As unbelievable as it may seem, the "Second Century" is actually a true masterpiece of arms crafting
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
"Second Century": a proper acknowledgement for the centennial of J.M. Browning's quintessential pistol
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
The grip safety is quite huge, and requires the pistol to be firmly held with both hands in order to be depressed
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
Grips on the AF-2011 A1 are laser-checkered, and available in a plethora of versions
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
Muzzle(s) of the AF-2011 A1 "Second Century": barrel bushings are obtained through MIM procedures
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
Franco Palamaro, editor for ALL4SHOOTERS.COM and one of the authors of this article, test-fires the "Second Century" pistol
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
Muzzle(s) of the AF-2011 A1 "Second Century": barrel bushings are obtained through MIM procedures
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
The sights on the "Second Century" pistol are interchangeable: the AF-2011 A1 will either factory or aftermarket fixed and adjustable models
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
The magazines for the AF-2011 A1 "Second Century" are made in Italy by MEC-GAR, a globally-recognized top notch supplier
Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 A1 "Second Century"
Franco Palamaro
The double magazine of the AF-2011 A1 "Second Century" feed with an incredible degree of reliability for a 1911 derivative