How do you 1911?

[PaulWVa]

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.

 

[A10]

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....

 

[damienph]

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.

 

[JohnRippert]

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.

 

[smithrjd]

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..

 

[Marshwheeling]

Only in my dreams.

 

[American1776]

My Ithaca custom shop M1911a1. Hand built, tool steel parts, series 70.

 

[regalsc]

A little EMP 9 the Dan Wesson black valor commander in 45acp & last but best my S&W 945 no dash.

 

[arjay]

Some old Colts and a Springfield

 

[amazingflapjack]

Para Super Hawg=the 15 shot one.

 

[bushmaster1313]

1943 Ithaca M1911A1
Packed December 7, 1943 (two years after Pearl Harbor)
Shipped December 11, 1943 to Commanding Officer, Augusta Ord. Depot, Augusta, Georgia

I shoot it sparingly at my trips to the range
5 rounds at 5-6 yards with a 6 o'clock hold:

 

[Rastoff]

Once I got these, I lost interest in buying any more; perfection:

 

[Frank46]

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

 

[STCM(SW)]

 

[Jonzim]

Just one for me. Compact with steel frame and slide.

 

[petepeterson]

Once I got these, I lost interest in buying any more; perfection:

I love that pic! Great pair. All business.
I imagine I could get through life happy with just those two.

 

[6518John]

How about the first one? And no I don't own it, but the Browning Museum does.

 

[petepeterson]

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.

 

[Just another 22 shooter]

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.

 

[HARDWARE]

There are quite a few others, but I've lost interest in anything made after 1945