1911; post 'em up!

[bananaman]

I have 4 1911's. My favorite of all, is a Sig, 45ACP, 5". Nothing fancy, but performs well for me! Bob

 

[KalamazooKid]

A Kimber Raptor that gets lots of tailgate time!

 

[spin132]

Lots of cool 1911's here, great post! I can contribute a couple strays. First is a 1975 Colt Gold Cup National Match with Culina American holly panels. Next is a Dan Wesson Valor commander. Last is a 1943 Remington Rand.

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[mic214]

My collection of 1911's consists of A Springfield Armory "Ronin" Commander in 9mm:



A Bul Armory Govt. Model also in 9mm:



A Kimber Eclipse in .45acp:



And a Kimber Pro TLE in .45acp:

 

[824tsv]

SW1911PC

This one of my favourites. It was my retirement gift to myself when I retired in 2015.

 

[BB57]

It’s better than I anticipated with 8 actual 1911s in the thread.

This makes 9.

 

[SF VET]

Carried, or perhaps better to say I wore a 1911 in Vietnam and Desert Storm. I have a number of versions of the 1911 platform, and here is my only true, full custom 1911. About ten years ago, wanted a full custom 9mm 1911, and contacted Bill L at Cylinder & Slide, who has done many of my pistols since 1990, when he built my first Browning HighPower. Wanted one for IDPA, and just told Bill to make it the way he thought best. This one is Fusion Stainless, Cerakoted black. The slide is lightened by milling excess steel, and has his components and a gold bead front sight, which is spectacular for picking it up in any light. Tuned with his spring suggestion. Has now some patina from thousands of holster draws. Like any proper custom 1911, the slide is like on roller bearings, smooth as glass, with a superlative trigger. Paid then I think $3,750 or so.

Many thousands of my reloaded 9mm down the barrel by now. The blade is a Randall, bought about 30 years ago at a gun show, since given to my son.

This pistol is not in my carry rotation.

As always, all the best.... SF VET

 

[d31tc]

Yea!! I get to post in this one! This is a new to me this week SW1911 E-Series. So new to me I haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet. This is my first 1911, (soon to be followed by a CMP version, likely in May; a nostalgia trip for the first issued sidearm I carried).

Another E-Series showed up at a local auction 2 days after I picked this up. I came out $300 ahead for what the one at auction went for.

 

[damienph]

As much as I like S&W revolvers and semi-autos, I REALLY like 1911s.

 

[CH4]

Here’s a sampling of my 1911s.

Ed Brown Kobra Carry
Ed Brown Special Forces
Les Baer Premier II
Springfield Armory TRP
Guncrafter

 

[Echo40]

Unfortunately, I don't personally own a 1911, although I did purchase a Ruger SR1911 NRA Edition as a gift for my brother last year.

The closest thing that I own to a 1911 is a TT-33C, which is basically a cross between a Browning 1903 and a 1911.

 

[huntsman22]

Do you have any brothers you like?......

 

[browningcollector]

Here is my Smith & Wesson 1911 Sc with 4 1/4 inch barrel and round butt. My EDC.

 

[quikdraw67]

My 3 1911's

A Colt commercial from 1917 that is 1 serial number before a group commandeered by the Marine Corps just before the US entrance into WW1. It has the M1911A1 upgrades, but no military proof marks. This one is probably worth a letter from Colt.

Next is a Springfield Armory M1911A1 WWII clone. I bought it new in the early 2000's. Looks good, shoots great. When I win the lottery I'd like to have a 1943 vintage US&S. Until then, this fits the bill.

Lastly, a Colt Series 80 Commander. I bought this used from a forum years ago. It has a trigger that is excellent. Manufacture year is 2005.

 

[Hognfrog]

1911, Post em up

Both are "Argentine" Systema's, both refinished and rebuilt. based on Colt's model 1927. Colt parts ( in most cases) drop right in. I used colt springs, pins.

 

[got2hav1]

Colt Special Combat Government .38 super

Nighthawk T3 .45

Dan Wesson V Bob .45

Ed Brown Executive Carry .45

Ed Brown Custom .45

 

[got2hav1]

Guncrafter NM in 9mm

 

[pasound]

Too many 1911's, not enough time. Or money. LoL

 

[CALREB]

1911s while they were never my choice for a carry pistol I did shoot them in competitions for years and accumulated some.

My Dad's Colt from WWll, 1948 super 38, I HAD this one for about 25 years. It always made me nervous in the safe because I would go a couple years between inspections. I posted some photos on the Colt forum and a collector/dealer made me an offer I couldn't refuse. He was mostly interested in the box, which he said they only made for a few years. More than paid for a big new AMSEC safe.

A 6" longslide from SPFLD Custom. First one around 1999/2000 .This gun weighed 59 OZ empty, steel plates under the grips, fitted so nice you would hardly notice, and I liked the wider feel. Much trigger time behind this one. Some other custom shop guns PPC 5" and a couple bullseye 1911s, the open gun, I have hardly shot, soon to fix that and the hardball is unfired. Probably just shoot a 9mm for that now. SPFLD service match gun, plain Brazil frame. Just had a Nowlin barrel and bushing fitted and it shoots as good as any other one. Proved to me you didnt need to spend a ton to get a pistol that would shoot great. Just a good gunsmith again SPFLD Custom shop. Almost 20 years ago, dont know about today.

Some Marvel 22s and a Kimber SIS about it.

 

[CALREB]

Ppara

Left a good one out. Para Hi-cap custom 9, 18+1. Fun to shoot. My only hicap 1911 and good accuracy out to 25 yds. I was always glad I bought this one especially after they went out of business. Poor mans STI. Now that all my old coworkers are carrying Staccatos.