The HP was designed before John Brownings death in 1925 (the same designer of the 1911) and is still produced as a service pistol today.

“Over 50 armies have issued the P-35 (HP) since its invention. The famed British special operations regiment SAS (Special Air Service), the FBI - HRT (Hostage Rescue Team), and the WWII era U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) are among some of the organizations that have made use of the Hi-Power. Many Iraqi officers (including generals) were relieved of their elegant customized Hi-Powers during the invasion and occupation of Iraq. The MK1 version is currently in service with the Canadian Forces, and the weapon is the standard sidearm of the British Army, Australian Army, the Venezuelan Army, among others.”

The 1911 still issued to any military? Where did you get the production number between 1913 and 1945 from? The HP has been produce through out the world by many different countries (Canada, Belgium, Argentina etc)

A stock military issue HP will out shoot any military issue 1911 hands down, especially under rapid fire. Lets put away the BOB mentality and we are talking military issue not custom 1911s.