1911, a thing of beauty

OsOk-308 · January 23, 2012, 07:21 PM

Am I the only one who finds the government model 1911 to be the best looking pistol out there? I mean, I've had a couple different 1911's and for some reason, I do not think that they look as good with the beavertail safety, skeleton hammer, or any of that other aftermarket stuff. I just love the plain jane 1911 and 1911A1. Does anyone else agree or am I crazy?

laytonj1 · January 23, 2012, 07:26 PM

I agree.
Here are two of my Colt Governments.

Jim

Hawg · January 23, 2012, 07:28 PM

That's sho nuff purty.

laytonj1 · January 23, 2012, 07:35 PM

Forgot one.
This ones from WWII.

Jim

Stevie-Ray · January 23, 2012, 09:53 PM

I agree, a thing of beauty. Here's 2 of my Colts, 2 special favorites.

StukaJU87 · January 23, 2012, 10:23 PM

I agree, there's just something about "plane Jane" 1911s. Kahr and Springfield Mil-Spec.

1911Tuner · January 24, 2012, 05:49 AM

I'm in the "Classic" camp. I've seen some custom-built pistols that seemed like the builders were trying to make them look as much unlike a 1911 as they possibly could. Others have stuck with the classic lines and appearance of the pistol, and I applaud their efforts. It also seems like the recent trend is a return to the basics and getting away from bizzaroland.

nate45 · January 24, 2012, 06:02 AM

That nickel Colt Custom is super good looking laytonj1.

Top: Colt WWI Reproduction first run carbonia blue. Bottom: Kahr/Auto-Ordnance.

SigArms Revolution STX, El Paso Saddlery Yaqui Slide and Mag Carrier.

hardhat harry · January 24, 2012, 03:01 PM

OJ · January 24, 2012, 03:07 PM

All very nice !!! I'm stuck with these little uglies - top one made in 1970 and bottom one since 2002 -

If I do my part, they do theirs consistently - not fancy but, reliable

micromontenegro · January 24, 2012, 04:14 PM

I have a pin up one ;-)

jimbob86 · January 24, 2012, 04:21 PM

Pretty is as pretty does. I like them because they work!

9x19 · January 24, 2012, 05:13 PM

If all I was gonna do was look at them, the original 1911 and 1911A1 configurations would suit me fine.

If I'm gonna shoot them, I'll take the added comfort and control afforded by the textured grip and beaver-tail grip safety, along with an improved sight picture.

KyJim · January 24, 2012, 06:39 PM

Since this thread is about true Govt. 1911s w/o beavertail, I'll submit one.

Stealth01 · January 24, 2012, 07:26 PM

Love my 1911s! They shoot as good as they look!!

lamarw · January 24, 2012, 07:47 PM

I don't see beauty. In the case of the "Old War Horses" they are sinister sexy weapons respected by many of us old soldiers and sailors.

overkill0084 · January 24, 2012, 07:53 PM

Sure, I'll play.
My Safe Queen:

Uncle Malice · January 24, 2012, 08:20 PM

I've always loved the look of them. I just recently ordered my first 1911 - Springfield TRP in black Armory Kote.

...and I'm already eyeballing and have mostly decided on my NEXT one....

The Springfield Champion Operator...

I haven't even had a taste and I think I'm already addicted... this can't be good.

UZO · January 24, 2012, 08:55 PM

Love my 'basic' COLTs...

Chris_B · January 24, 2012, 09:24 PM

US Government Property Model of 1911, 1918

Government Model MKIV Series 70, 1978

laytonj1 · January 24, 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

That nickel Colt Custom is super good looking laytonj1.

Thanks!
But it's actually factory "Bright Stainless"

Quote:

US Government Property Model of 1911, 1918

I want an original WWI era 1911 so bad I can taste it. The search continues...

Jim

Hunter Customs · January 24, 2012, 09:39 PM

Yes, I agree and I have many customers that feel the same way.
Here's one of my favorites, my favorite carry 1911 is a custom commander that's very much like the gun in this picture accept it has a commander ring style hammer.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

nate45 · January 24, 2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laytonj1

Thanks!
But it's actually factory "Bright Stainless"

Wow, thats a heck of a fine polishing job.

If someone makes a post questioning Colt quality, you should post that pic.

Chris_B · January 24, 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

I want an original WWI era 1911 so bad I can taste it. The search continues...

Jim

Jim, that one cost me a grand on 2010. Bought it with my C&R. It was modified lightly by having a target-type front sight installed so I got a deal, but everything else is 1918 Colt. The barrel is later 1918 production, but I actually found a correct 1918 barrel for....100 bucks! Good shape too. They are out there. If you don't have a C&R, consider it

I shoot it on July 4 each year, just 7 or 8 rounds. Still accurate. I change grips for the day, and that's it.

Nathan · January 24, 2012, 10:33 PM

I couldn't agree more. Nothing looks better than a blued 70 series Colt 1911 with improved sights, a long trigger and a "right" sized thumb safety!

January 23, 2012, 07:21 PM	#1
OsOk-308 Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 283	1911, a thing of beauty Am I the only one who finds the government model 1911 to be the best looking pistol out there? I mean, I've had a couple different 1911's and for some reason, I do not think that they look as good with the beavertail safety, skeleton hammer, or any of that other aftermarket stuff. I just love the plain jane 1911 and 1911A1. Does anyone else agree or am I crazy?

January 23, 2012, 09:53 PM	#5
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I agree, a thing of beauty. Here's 2 of my Colts, 2 special favorites. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

January 23, 2012, 10:23 PM	#6
StukaJU87 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2011 Posts: 256	I agree, there's just something about "plane Jane" 1911s. Kahr and Springfield Mil-Spec. Last edited by StukaJU87; January 24, 2012 at 04:51 AM.

January 24, 2012, 05:49 AM	#7
1911Tuner Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: NC Piedmont/Foothills Posts: 674	re: I'm in the "Classic" camp. I've seen some custom-built pistols that seemed like the builders were trying to make them look as much unlike a 1911 as they possibly could. Others have stuck with the classic lines and appearance of the pistol, and I applaud their efforts. It also seems like the recent trend is a return to the basics and getting away from bizzaroland. __________________ If your front porch collapses and kills more than three dogs...You just might be a redneck

January 24, 2012, 05:13 PM	#13
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,760	If all I was gonna do was look at them, the original 1911 and 1911A1 configurations would suit me fine. If I'm gonna shoot them, I'll take the added comfort and control afforded by the textured grip and beaver-tail grip safety, along with an improved sight picture. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19! Last edited by 9x19; January 24, 2012 at 09:52 PM.

January 23, 2012, 07:26 PM	#2
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	I agree. Here are two of my Colt Governments. Jim

January 23, 2012, 07:28 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,380	That's sho nuff purty.

January 23, 2012, 07:35 PM	#4
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Forgot one. This ones from WWII. Jim

January 24, 2012, 06:02 AM	#8
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	That nickel Colt Custom is super good looking laytonj1. Top: Colt WWI Reproduction first run carbonia blue. Bottom: Kahr/Auto-Ordnance. SigArms Revolution STX, El Paso Saddlery Yaqui Slide and Mag Carrier.

January 24, 2012, 03:01 PM	#9
hardhat harry Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2010 Location: I've moved... Posts: 233

January 24, 2012, 03:07 PM	#10
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	All very nice !!! I'm stuck with these little uglies - top one made in 1970 and bottom one since 2002 - If I do my part, they do theirs consistently - not fancy but, reliable

January 24, 2012, 04:14 PM	#11
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 671	I have a pin up one ;-)

January 24, 2012, 04:21 PM	#12
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	Pretty is as pretty does. I like them because they work!

January 24, 2012, 06:39 PM	#14
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,149	Since this thread is about true Govt. 1911s w/o beavertail, I'll submit one.

January 24, 2012, 07:26 PM	#15
Stealth01 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 240	Love my 1911s! They shoot as good as they look!! __________________ Ken

January 24, 2012, 07:47 PM	#16
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I don't see beauty. In the case of the "Old War Horses" they are sinister sexy weapons respected by many of us old soldiers and sailors.

January 24, 2012, 08:20 PM	#18
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I've always loved the look of them. I just recently ordered my first 1911 - Springfield TRP in black Armory Kote. ...and I'm already eyeballing and have mostly decided on my NEXT one.... The Springfield Champion Operator... I haven't even had a taste and I think I'm already addicted... this can't be good. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

January 24, 2012, 08:55 PM	#19
UZO Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	Love my 'basic' COLTs...

January 24, 2012, 09:24 PM	#20
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	US Government Property Model of 1911, 1918 Government Model MKIV Series 70, 1978

January 24, 2012, 09:39 PM	#22
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Yes, I agree and I have many customers that feel the same way. Here's one of my favorites, my favorite carry 1911 is a custom commander that's very much like the gun in this picture accept it has a commander ring style hammer. Best Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

January 24, 2012, 10:33 PM	#25
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,825	I couldn't agree more. Nothing looks better than a blued 70 series Colt 1911 with improved sights, a long trigger and a "right" sized thumb safety!