agris
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This was likely already said, but the 1911’s design is now an open concept. I believe the relevant patents have lapsed in the US.If your future setting doesn't have 1911 style pistols in it still, the world-building is elementary school level. It's been around for 100 years, it 's not going to vanish in 57 more.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Very much applies to Browning's masterpieces.
Most games don't want to pay to license gun designs from their manufacturers, although I'm unsure if this is the case for the 1911.