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How do you 1911?
We all know that John M. Browning's amazing invention, the .45 Auto pistol, is simply one of the greatest machines ever developed. How many things from early 1900s remain in use virtually unchanged from the original? Only better steel and a few minor changes in ergonomics separate the early ones from todays "modern" 1911s. You can be a fan of Colt, Sig, Smith&Wesson, Kimber, Ruger and a dozen others and still have a 1911.
I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours! Two Kimbers, an old school Classic .45 and new 9mm Target II. And a sweet new Ruger SR1911. Love is a warm 1911.
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Three, all in the safe. A 1966 unfired Colt Government, a Sig Traditional two tone, and a 1911ish Sig P938. I have owned many others....
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Kimber Custom (Pre Series II)
Colt Government Series 80 stainless
Colt Commander LW
Springfield Armory Ultra Compact
And my newest just purchased yesterday;
Springfield Armory MC Operator
I have owned one other, a Springfield Armory GI. Nice pistol, my son has it now.
I can't post pics right now, I can't get photobucket to work for the last week or so.
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Down to two but one of those makes up for it.
A RIA basic model that I had Heinie install new sights on.
And a decommissioned Marine SPECOPS M45A1 that was issued into the 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion.
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My favorite is an Argentine Modelo 27, in 11.25MM. Looks like it has been dragged behind a jeep.. Fame slide etc is original, the rest is from Wilson combat. My most accurate 1911A1. Hard to believe that when I bought it they were going for $175 for a select grade..
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My Ithaca custom shop M1911a1. Hand built, tool steel parts, series 70.
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A little EMP 9 the Dan Wesson black valor commander in 45acp & last but best my S&W 945 no dash.
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1943 Ithaca M1911A1
Packed December 7, 1943 (two years after Pearl Harbor)
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I shoot it sparingly at my trips to the range
5 rounds at 5-6 yards with a 6 o'clock hold:
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Bushmaster1313, while looking at your 1943 Ithaca serial numbers something sounded familiar to me. I have it's younger brother off by about 6800 numbers.Mine doesn't look as nice as yours though. Frank
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Just one for me. Compact with steel frame and slide.
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How about the first one? And no I don't own it, but the Browning Museum does.
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For as much of a fan of the 1911 as I am, I only have 3:
Series 80 .45
Delta 10mm
9mm Competition model- that one has been getting the majority of the range time. My ladyfriend is beginning to understand what makes a 1911 special.
I'd like to run into a used Springfield EMP4.
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Definitely one of the most fun guns I have. RIA 22TCM/9mm/ 38 Super. Wonder if JMB ever realized how versatile the 1911 platform would be. Thought I was pretty satisfied with my hand guns I have on hand, until I found out Ruger is building a 1911 in 10mm.....don't know why, but it got my attention. 
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I am late to the 1911 game, but here is the first one I got about ten years ago, all steel commander in .38 super
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How do I 1911? I like Colt's of course, and Kimber, Sig and Springfield. Lately it's been with Dan Wesson. They make a quality built 1911, in many variations. All good.
ECO 45
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I own 2 Kimber Series I pistols;
Ultra Carry
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I have had over 40 M1911's. The earliest was a 1912 M1911 to a Colt M1911 Series 80. I have taught marksmanship with the M1911A1, taught Combat Pistol (ala Gunsite styled course by the Corps) and shot Bullseye and IPSC with the M1911 for 48 years. I still own one M1911 and that is a Series 70 Gold Cup (original Series 70) with a Colt Conversion Unit in .22 LR. This gun will go to the grave with me.
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I transitioned from 1911s to Sig 220/245s in the late 80s to meet my .45 caliber needs.................... that said every true shooter/collector/accumulator needs at least one............ mine is a Sig C3 CCO...... Officers frame mated to a Commanders upper.....IMO the perfect combo for .45 caliber..... cocked and locked concealed carry.
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i too own a few, Colt, Springfield. current and always favorite is a 1972 production combat commander in 9mm. Bar-sto barrel, Novak 3 dots. shoots like a 22lr, accurate as any i have ever shot or owned... i know, its not a .45, but i still love it!
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Here are a few of mine that are in the stable.
Colt WWI Repro in Carbonia Blue
Sistema Colt
Les Baer TRS
Dan Wesson CBOB
Colt 1911 Original Combat Elite
Colt 70 Reproduction
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Frankly, I dislike the bells and whistles. The original 1911 and 1911A-1 would be ideal if made in modern stainless steel.
I especially dislike grip safeties with that duck's tail look and hollowed out triggers.
I'd limit my selections to Colt, Remington, and Springfield.
My most accurate was a Gold Cup made in 1966 and the nicest was a .38 Super, about 1935-36. VERY smooth action, Match grade, but fixed sights.
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I haven't seen anyone mention mine...a Arcadia Machine & Tool ( AMT)
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And I am a "function over form" kind of shooter.
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Colts, one Ed Brown and a 43' Remington Rand.
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I have had a few over the years: Colt Delta Elite, Colt Gold Cup, Colt Light Weight Officers, Springfield Lew Horton Night Compact, Para P-10, RIA 10mm. Right now I just have this one: S&W Scandium Commander.
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Colt 1918 AA rebuild
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I'm sure many of the 1911-type copies are good quality pistols. However, aside from various collectible WWII pistols made by non-Colt manufacturers, Colt remains the desirable standard and probably continues to retain the overall highest resale value.
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No Collectables, just a few shooters. Baer, STI, Kimber, Dan Wesson and Colts, in calibers 9MM, 38 Super, 45 ACP.
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