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**Mike Irwin** · June 11, 2021, 01:06 PM

When Browning started developing semi-auto handguns he wasn't working with Colt, he worked with FN, and that relationship was primarily for smaller handguns chambered in .32 and .380 ACP.

He apparently started working with Colt on larger handguns chambered in more powerful rounds (the first being the .38 ACP) apparently because FN wasn't interested in the larger designs that would eventually morph into the M1911.

June 11, 2021, 01:06 PM	#15
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	When Browning started developing semi-auto handguns he wasn't working with Colt, he worked with FN, and that relationship was primarily for smaller handguns chambered in .32 and .380 ACP. He apparently started working with Colt on larger handguns chambered in more powerful rounds (the first being the .38 ACP) apparently because FN wasn't interested in the larger designs that would eventually morph into the M1911. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.