My first 1911,a Springfield Armory.Whats your" first 1911." - Page 6

bandanabandit1 · October 10, 2017, 08:01 PM

Ruger SR1911. Picked it up the day I turned 21.

Tacticool1976 · October 11, 2017, 11:58 PM

Sig Scorpion carry 1911.... i had been eyeing it for about 6 months before i finally dropped the money to buy it.....

tranders · October 12, 2017, 12:00 AM

I have the Nitemare,but really like the looks of the Scorpion. Nice choice.

Geezerbiker · October 12, 2017, 07:03 PM

I bought my Springfield Armory mil spec M1911 a few months before they folded and had to reorganize. I think that was around 1990. From what I understand these older models used Brazilian forgings and were machined in the US. Mine had a bad habit of hitting me in the head with ejected cases until I tuned the ejector a bit. changed out a few bits over the years. A Chip McCormick sear, a beaver tail grip safety and a few other SS bits make the black oxide finish pop...

Tony

Omaney · October 12, 2017, 07:15 PM

My first? A Rock Island GI. I really hated it even though it went bang every time. The sights were abysmal.

I bought a Dan Wesson Valor for my bday several years ago. Enjoyed it, it was a sweet shooter, but not enough to keep it.

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PatientWolf · October 15, 2017, 07:23 AM

My first 1911 was a SS Colt Gold Cup National Match circa 1996. A wedding gift from my wife.

HisSoldier · October 16, 2017, 10:00 PM

My first was a Colt Combat Commander, all steel 4 1/4" barrel. Dan Wesson wasn't around back then and I could barely afford what I got. If it were today I'd save up for a DW, not a doubt.

subhuman · October 18, 2017, 11:49 AM

My one and only, Sig 1911 Nitron, TF-Destiny Special edition

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BKIqhIRYyQT93tuS2

Bayou · October 18, 2017, 12:00 PM

I've only owned one 1911, and still have it: SR1911. A fine piece of a shooter. It eats anything its fed, and asks no questions:

Arc · October 18, 2017, 12:20 PM

A nice looking 1911, and one can't really go wrong with a Ruger.

Bayou · October 18, 2017, 02:00 PM

^^^^^^Thanks for the compliment, Arc.

Bayou

otasan · October 19, 2017, 09:26 AM

My first M1911A1 was a WWII Remington Rand M1911A1. My former pastor has this piece now in MD.

CedarGrove357 · October 19, 2017, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moseley123

If you have any questions, regarding guns, you maay email me at
[email protected]. MGM Custom Guns.

Thanks May take you up on that - I just got my first 1911 - a second hand Remington 1911 R1. I haven't put much down range on it yet but what I have has functioned really nice, but am looking for working ideas on aftermarket items like trigger upgrades, etc. for this model. Serial starts with RH - also my initials lol, so its already a bit sentimental. Petty I know.

ifithitu · October 19, 2017, 10:27 PM

Nice SR 1911 Bayou,I have the same SR1911.

otasan · October 23, 2017, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifithitu

SA Model 1911-A1 Cal. 45....

My 1st M1911 .45 was a WWII surplus Remington-Rand. I gave it to my preacher in 2004.

Kevster · October 29, 2017, 11:33 AM

Been a shooting enthusiast for years but always felt sort of like a commie because I didn't own a 1911. Finally treated myself while evacuated from Irma and got a Desert Eagle 1911G because I just loved the trigger. Having put a few hundred rounds downrange, I realize why there are so many 1911 fanatics. It is awesome to shoot abd amazing accuracy - was putting holes through holes. New favorite gun.

Jbar4Ranch · October 29, 2017, 11:40 AM

I just picked up a stainless Springfield 1911A1 GI for myself, as well as three more Rock Islands for my small shop. There's a seller on GB with the RIA's @ $369.99 + $14.05 shipping, which is less than my dealer cost.

moose fat · November 1, 2017, 04:08 AM

My Springfield Armory, bought with my IRS tax return in 1989 ($400)(stock), mil spec. I added ; an Ed Brown barrel and firing pin, Wilson Combat sear, hammer, trigger, bushing and guide rod, Diamond Wood Rosewood grip slabs, Brownells SS grip screws. I really like the floral carved El Passo Saddlery Pancake holster.

texgunner · November 1, 2017, 10:00 AM

My first 1911 was a Springfield Armory gun that I bought in 1998. It's been gone for a while now and every 1911 I now have is a Colt.

KyJim · November 3, 2017, 10:48 AM

My first 1911 was a Colt Combat Elite from the 1980s. It is a Mark IV Series 80 but it is evidently a transition gun since it had (and still has) a collet bushing.

Here are the original grips I still own:

jcj54 · November 3, 2017, 01:54 PM

My first 1911 is a Colt Government MkIV Series 70 bought in 1978.
Served as my EDC for 40 years. Still as reliable as ever, it could use a reblue, but I take perverse pleasure in it's honest wear.

jrothWA · November 3, 2017, 07:38 PM

S&W M39-2, followed by a Colt Combat Commander, then BHP

LUV those CLASSICS

rodfac · November 5, 2017, 07:36 PM

Mine was a Remington Rand 1911A1, an Army issue gun that I carried for part of my first tour in Nam. Loved the old beast, and at the time it would stay on a coffee cup at 25 yds from a rest. Used a "tanker" type, cross chest holster (kept it out of the way with the acft's shoulder harness). With a cpl extra magazines, I felt well armed in a slit trench or mortar pit on some really dark nights. Wish I still had it but my DEROS required an equipment turn to the squadron clerk...Rod

October 16, 2017, 10:00 PM	#132
HisSoldier Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2007 Location: Oregoncoast Posts: 1,793	My first was a Colt Combat Commander, all steel 4 1/4" barrel. Dan Wesson wasn't around back then and I could barely afford what I got. If it were today I'd save up for a DW, not a doubt. __________________ CNC produced 416 stainless triggers to replace the plastic triggers on Colt Mustangs, Mustang Plus II's, MK IV Government .380's and Sig P238's and P938's. Plus Colt Mustang hardened 416 guide rods, and Llama .32 and .380 recoil spring buttons, checkered nicely and blued.

October 18, 2017, 12:00 PM	#134
Bayou Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2016 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 300	I've only owned one 1911, and still have it: SR1911. A fine piece of a shooter. It eats anything its fed, and asks no questions: __________________ Bayou NRA Life Member "Keep Calm and Reload"

October 18, 2017, 02:00 PM	#136
Bayou Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2016 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 300	^^^^^^Thanks for the compliment, Arc. Bayou __________________ Bayou NRA Life Member "Keep Calm and Reload"

October 19, 2017, 10:27 PM	#139
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	Nice SR 1911 Bayou,I have the same SR1911. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

October 29, 2017, 11:40 AM	#142
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	I just picked up a stainless Springfield 1911A1 GI for myself, as well as three more Rock Islands for my small shop. There's a seller on GB with the RIA's @ $369.99 + $14.05 shipping, which is less than my dealer cost. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015

October 10, 2017, 08:01 PM	#126
bandanabandit1 Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Posts: 25	Ruger SR1911. Picked it up the day I turned 21.

October 11, 2017, 11:58 PM	#127
Tacticool1976 Member Join Date: November 28, 2016 Posts: 28	Sig Scorpion carry 1911.... i had been eyeing it for about 6 months before i finally dropped the money to buy it.....

October 12, 2017, 12:00 AM	#128
tranders Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 233	I have the Nitemare,but really like the looks of the Scorpion. Nice choice.

October 12, 2017, 07:03 PM	#129
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	I bought my Springfield Armory mil spec M1911 a few months before they folded and had to reorganize. I think that was around 1990. From what I understand these older models used Brazilian forgings and were machined in the US. Mine had a bad habit of hitting me in the head with ejected cases until I tuned the ejector a bit. changed out a few bits over the years. A Chip McCormick sear, a beaver tail grip safety and a few other SS bits make the black oxide finish pop... Tony

October 12, 2017, 07:15 PM	#130
Omaney Junior Member Join Date: September 26, 2017 Posts: 2	My first? A Rock Island GI. I really hated it even though it went bang every time. The sights were abysmal. I bought a Dan Wesson Valor for my bday several years ago. Enjoyed it, it was a sweet shooter, but not enough to keep it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

October 15, 2017, 07:23 AM	#131
PatientWolf Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Location: NC Posts: 947	My first 1911 was a SS Colt Gold Cup National Match circa 1996. A wedding gift from my wife.

October 18, 2017, 11:49 AM	#133
subhuman Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 383	My one and only, Sig 1911 Nitron, TF-Destiny Special edition https://photos.app.goo.gl/BKIqhIRYyQT93tuS2

October 18, 2017, 12:20 PM	#135
Arc Junior Member Join Date: October 18, 2017 Location: In the Heartland Posts: 2	A nice looking 1911, and one can't really go wrong with a Ruger.

October 19, 2017, 09:26 AM	#137
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	My first M1911A1 was a WWII Remington Rand M1911A1. My former pastor has this piece now in MD.

November 1, 2017, 04:08 AM	#143
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	My Springfield Armory, bought with my IRS tax return in 1989 ($400)(stock), mil spec. I added ; an Ed Brown barrel and firing pin, Wilson Combat sear, hammer, trigger, bushing and guide rod, Diamond Wood Rosewood grip slabs, Brownells SS grip screws. I really like the floral carved El Passo Saddlery Pancake holster. Last edited by moose fat; November 1, 2017 at 04:10 AM. Reason: bigger pic

November 1, 2017, 10:00 AM	#144
texgunner Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	My first 1911 was a Springfield Armory gun that I bought in 1998. It's been gone for a while now and every 1911 I now have is a Colt.

November 3, 2017, 10:48 AM	#145
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	My first 1911 was a Colt Combat Elite from the 1980s. It is a Mark IV Series 80 but it is evidently a transition gun since it had (and still has) a collet bushing. Here are the original grips I still own:

November 3, 2017, 01:54 PM	#146
jcj54 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Posts: 218	First 1911 My first 1911 is a Colt Government MkIV Series 70 bought in 1978. Served as my EDC for 40 years. Still as reliable as ever, it could use a reblue, but I take perverse pleasure in it's honest wear.

November 3, 2017, 07:38 PM	#147
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	First autoloader was... S&W M39-2, followed by a Colt Combat Commander, then BHP LUV those CLASSICS

November 5, 2017, 07:36 PM	#148
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Mine was a Remington Rand 1911A1, an Army issue gun that I carried for part of my first tour in Nam. Loved the old beast, and at the time it would stay on a coffee cup at 25 yds from a rest. Used a "tanker" type, cross chest holster (kept it out of the way with the acft's shoulder harness). With a cpl extra magazines, I felt well armed in a slit trench or mortar pit on some really dark nights. Wish I still had it but my DEROS required an equipment turn to the squadron clerk...Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.