1911

Classic12 · March 31, 2020, 01:20 PM

Who doesn’t like the legendary 1911 ? Here are mine, all Colt except one

1942 - 1911 A1 (WB)

1943 - 1911 A1 (GHD)

1970 - GM (commercial)

1977 - GM MK IV S70 (billboard)

Classic12 · March 31, 2020, 01:21 PM

1979 - GM MK IV S70 (9mm Luger)

1979 - Service Model ACE

1988 - GM Delta Elite

1991 - GM Delta Elite

1992 - GM MK IV S80 GCNM

Classic12 · March 31, 2020, 01:22 PM

2003 GM MK IV S70

2005 GM MK IV S70

2015 Auto Ordnance 1911 A1

2017 GM (O1991)

KyJim · March 31, 2020, 02:57 PM

Quite a nice stable of ponies you have there. I have a handful myself, plus some other 1911s.

This is the Colt Ultra Officer, dressed up with grips from Esmeralda.

Colt Tier III Anniversary:

Colt Combat Elite (transition 70/80 series):

Colt Combat Commander:

First outing with Colt Gold Cup Target:

KyJim · March 31, 2020, 03:07 PM

But I also like 1911s that aren't from Colt:

Top to bottom: CZ 1911A1, Norinco 1911A1, Dan Wesson 1911A2:

This is a customized Nighthawk Falcon on top of a Dan Wesson Valkyrie, both with grips from Harrison:

For carry, I like aluminum alloy framed 1911s like the Dan Wesson CCO and Dan Wesson Guardian:

KyJim · March 31, 2020, 03:24 PM

I have more Dan Wessons than any other manufacturer. In addition to some of those above:

Pointman 10mm:

My CBOB:

My first DW, my Valor:

KyJim · March 31, 2020, 03:30 PM

Just a couple more, these from Ed Brown:

Special Forces:

Special Forces Bobtail Commander:

highpower3006 · March 31, 2020, 10:00 PM

I find 1911's to be somewhat addicting:

Military 1911/199A1

Top to bottom,
Left side:
1914 Springfield Armory
1917 Colt
1918 Colt
1942 Colt

Right side:
1943 Ithaca
1944 Remington-Rand
MEUSOC M45A1
1951 Argentine Sistema M1927

Bottom, middle:
Norwegian Mod 1914

highpower3006 · March 31, 2020, 10:09 PM

Civilian 1911's

Series 70 Colt GCNM

Government Model

1991A1 Officers Model

Another 1991A1

Norinco 1911A1

Rock Island Government Model

rc · March 31, 2020, 11:10 PM

I love the 1911. It's hard to beat the feel of the slim grip in my hand. While I like the browning hi power, the 1911 is really a bit better design in a lot of ways and the 9mm 1911 is a better target gun with cleaner trigger.

**Spats McGee** · April 1, 2020, 03:59 AM

To my mind, there's really nothing quite like the 1911. I don't carry one any more, and there are certainly plenty of other good guns out there. But I don't shoot anything as well as I shoot my 1911, and it's beautiful to boot. You know, if you like matte black park'd with just a little holster wear.

shortround60 · April 1, 2020, 06:37 AM

Man, those are some beautiful pistols. My daughter used to wonder why I was so crazy about 1911s until her little hands became big enough to properly use one and now she too is a fan. I have had Kimbers and a couple of others, but my favorite to shoot and carry are both RIAs for some reason.

CDW4ME · April 1, 2020, 07:10 AM

My 10mm 1911's
Ruger, Ruger, Kimber, Colt

March 31, 2020, 01:20 PM	#1
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	1911 Who doesn’t like the legendary 1911 ? Here are mine, all Colt except one 1942 - 1911 A1 (WB) 1943 - 1911 A1 (GHD) 1970 - GM (commercial) 1977 - GM MK IV S70 (billboard)

March 31, 2020, 03:07 PM	#5
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	But I also like 1911s that aren't from Colt: Top to bottom: CZ 1911A1, Norinco 1911A1, Dan Wesson 1911A2: This is a customized Nighthawk Falcon on top of a Dan Wesson Valkyrie, both with grips from Harrison: For carry, I like aluminum alloy framed 1911s like the Dan Wesson CCO and Dan Wesson Guardian: Last edited by KyJim; March 31, 2020 at 03:16 PM.

March 31, 2020, 11:10 PM	#10
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,769	Yep Yep Yep I love the 1911. It's hard to beat the feel of the slim grip in my hand. While I like the browning hi power, the 1911 is really a bit better design in a lot of ways and the 9mm 1911 is a better target gun with cleaner trigger.

April 1, 2020, 03:59 AM	#11
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	To my mind, there's really nothing quite like the 1911. I don't carry one any more, and there are certainly plenty of other good guns out there. But I don't shoot anything as well as I shoot my 1911, and it's beautiful to boot. You know, if you like matte black park'd with just a little holster wear. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

April 1, 2020, 06:37 AM	#12
shortround60 Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: Northern, VA (Formerly Northeast, SC) Posts: 98	Man, those are some beautiful pistols. My daughter used to wonder why I was so crazy about 1911s until her little hands became big enough to properly use one and now she too is a fan. I have had Kimbers and a couple of others, but my favorite to shoot and carry are both RIAs for some reason. __________________ "No Bullets, No Bang", the unofficial Ordnance Corp Motto.

March 31, 2020, 01:21 PM	#2
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	1979 - GM MK IV S70 (9mm Luger) 1979 - Service Model ACE 1988 - GM Delta Elite 1991 - GM Delta Elite 1992 - GM MK IV S80 GCNM

March 31, 2020, 01:22 PM	#3
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	2003 GM MK IV S70 2005 GM MK IV S70 2015 Auto Ordnance 1911 A1 2017 GM (O1991)

March 31, 2020, 02:57 PM	#4
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Quite a nice stable of ponies you have there. I have a handful myself, plus some other 1911s. This is the Colt Ultra Officer, dressed up with grips from Esmeralda. Colt Tier III Anniversary: Colt Combat Elite (transition 70/80 series): Colt Combat Commander: First outing with Colt Gold Cup Target:

March 31, 2020, 03:24 PM	#6
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I have more Dan Wessons than any other manufacturer. In addition to some of those above: Pointman 10mm: My CBOB: My first DW, my Valor:

March 31, 2020, 03:30 PM	#7
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Just a couple more, these from Ed Brown: Special Forces: Special Forces Bobtail Commander:

March 31, 2020, 10:00 PM	#8
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	I find 1911's to be somewhat addicting: Military 1911/199A1 Top to bottom, Left side: 1914 Springfield Armory 1917 Colt 1918 Colt 1942 Colt Right side: 1943 Ithaca 1944 Remington-Rand MEUSOC M45A1 1951 Argentine Sistema M1927 Bottom, middle: Norwegian Mod 1914

March 31, 2020, 10:09 PM	#9
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	Civilian 1911's Series 70 Colt GCNM Government Model 1991A1 Officers Model Another 1991A1 Norinco 1911A1 Rock Island Government Model

April 1, 2020, 07:10 AM	#13
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	My 10mm 1911's Ruger, Ruger, Kimber, Colt __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating.