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Here's four of my seven 1911's
SA 1911-A1 .45 Auto.
Ruger SR 1911 .45 Auto
RIA 1911 .45 ACP
Kimber Custom II 1911 .45 ACP
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my one and only (so far) a Kimber Custom Stainless with rosewood grips.
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After getting the 1943 Ithaca M1911A1, posted in full above
I got an irrational urge to obtain each top toe stamp of the WWII 1911 magazines.
I think I got them all:
Note, the blank top toe stamp is for Colt. I understand that Colt sourced from several manufacturers and those manufacturers can be indicated on the bottom of the magazine floor plate.
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Here's my military 45s. I don't have a collective picture of my commercial ones. From the top: Colt M1911, Springfield Armory M1911 (with correct magazine). Colt M1911A1, Remington Rand M1911A1, Ithaca M1911A1.
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06-19-2017, 01:01 AM
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I know my small collection makes traditionalists cringe, but from top to bottom: (all Springfield for the moment) MC Operator, TRP, 9mm.
On my list of pistols to get is a Les Bear or Wilson Combat to fill the traditional non-railed .45 spot.
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06-19-2017, 11:15 PM
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The 1911 is my pistol of choice. 
I really need to update this picture. I've added several more since this was taken. 
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06-19-2017, 11:50 PM
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I don't - yet.
But that's about to change real soon.
Won this on in an auction yesterday for the princely sum of $290 I will soon be the proud owner of a shooter-grade 7-shot Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 CS.
It's a 3.5" barrel commander model.
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06-20-2017, 12:03 AM
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Mr Browning's product filled a need in his era, a long time ago, but Mr Glock filled the need for 21st Century function.
And here in the 21st Century all the other manufacturers are trying to out-Glock the plastic-framed Glock. Except for Colt who offer 1911 variants, ARs and M4s far as I can tell.
But, no doubt, the Browning 1911 is the finest work of art.
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I like that your Argie ammo box is in the colors of their flag. Nice touch!
Those Argentine .45's are good guns, if not worn out.
Brazil also made licensed (?) copies, but all I've seen were marketed via Springfield Armory. I think Springfield gets them from Itajuba Arsenal, then does added work here, at least on the higher priced ones with custom touches.
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Springfield Armoury Stainless in .45 fitted with adjustable rear sight by Robbie Donaldson here in NZ for IPSC Classic Division
Ranger (Norinco) .45 as a spare Classic gun (when fitted with wrap around 'magwell' grip) and for Wild Bunch (Modern) competition.
Kimber Stainless Target II in 9mm (in case I ever decide to forgo the extra points in Major in favour of flatter shooting, less recoil and 2 extra rounds per mag).
1. Springfield 1911 A1 .45
2. Springfield in John Leth "Wild Bunch" rig
3. Ranger 1911 .45
4. Springfield and Ranger 1911's
5. Kimber Stainless Target II 9mm.
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06-22-2017, 10:15 PM
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I've owned a number of 1911's over the years, mostly Colt's. At the moment I only have four, plus a GSG 1911 .22 pistol. My first 1911 was a 1991A-1 that I got as a 21st birthday present from my parents. I still have it. My current collection also includes a 1974 vintage satin nickel Commander, a Colt 1911 Wiley Clapp Gov't, and a Remington R1. A Colt Competition Stainless 70 series is on the list to buy this year, once one turns up around here. A M1911A-1 Ithaca is also on my list.
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My favorite. A Springfield "Loaded" model I bought new in about '03. Had a few upgrades done by ACW a couple years ago. I also have a Colt 1991A1 Commander and a Sig C3. I never even held a 1911 until I was in my mid/late 30's, but when I did it felt exactly like I always knew t would.
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06-23-2017, 05:50 PM
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Colt 1911 manufactured in 1918
Remington Rand 1911A1 manufactured in 1944
Colt 1911A1 Super 38 from 1960 and Colt Series 70 9MM
Colt Series 80 with a lot of modifications
Ed Brown Special Forces 1911
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I only have 4 1911's. Do enjoy them though. RIA, Tactical, 9mm. RIA Tactical II in .40 S&W. Sig 45ACP, & S&W in 45ACP. (same) Smith with Buffalo Bone stocks. Bob
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JH1951-
I like that your Argie ammo box is in the colors of their flag. Nice touch!
Those Argentine .45's are good guns, if not worn out.
Brazil also made licensed (?) copies, but all I've seen were marketed via Springfield Armory. I think Springfield gets them from Itajuba Arsenal, then does added work here, at least on the higher priced ones with custom touches.
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Brazilian were made by Imbel. At least at one point. May have changed but regardless they do make a good quality gun
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My only. Springfield TRP 
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06-23-2017, 11:36 PM
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Thanks! I wanted something along these lines. Not necessarily a TRP but it was one of a few I was looking for. Others were Colt, Dan Wesson and S&W. Problem was I didn't want to pay the $1000 + for a new one (TRP is around $1500). I waited till I found a used one with all the features I wanted...... essentially ambi safety and night sights. The TRP showed up in my LGS for around $700, had all the options so it was a no brainier
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A TRP for $700 is a steal!!! Good for you! If I ever see one for that price, I'm going to snap it up.
A lot of guys don't like the 20PLPI checkering on the front strap. I think it's just fine.
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I have had a few over the years but these are the two that I have now, a 1991 Government, that is the best shooting 1911 that I have ever had, and a mid 1970's Combat Commander in satin nickel that I am working out the kinks from it's past life.
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I like 1911s, I've posted this pic of mine before. I should update it too, as I've thinned the herd a bit. Too many I never used and I needed to do a bit of fundraising over the past winter. I was hoping to have 45 by the time I was 45 but......I've still got 3 years to recover if I want to attain that goal.
This is my most often used one, an old Springfield Mil Spec. My guinea pig for my own amateur smithing, and surprisingly one of my best shooters despite everything I've done to it.
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A lot of guys don't like the 20PLPI checkering on the front strap. I think it's just fine.
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I thought I'd hate it too but nope.
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1911s are grand.
I like mine.
Left to Right:
King modified 1915 commercial, Kearsarge Stocks
Rearsenaled Ithaca
Remington UMC Frame, 1918, Ithaca Slide, High Standard Barrel, WW1/2/Korea mixmaster
Elmer Keith's Springfield Armory from 1915
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I have several but my favorite is still the first gun I ever bought - a Series 70 Colt.
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Wilson CQB, Colt GCNM, and Springfield RO
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