[1911]

I have a lot of experience on the Colt 1911. My name here is 1911 although I know the early S&W better.

This gun is part of our beloved American history. We must honor it for what it accomplished.

The 1911 was issued in 1911. It proved to be a good weapon in the battlefields in WW1. It was designed by John Browning as a reliable semi-auto for hard conditions. It helped to win WW1 as well as WW2. Guys carried them in Vietnam.

My guns were later, but I love and respect the history. It's why I own a few of them.

 

[1911]

I have a few more:

I'll mention why The .357 Magnum is also good (#1 and #2 when describing historic handguns).

 

[TexasBigWheel]

Oh no, that one is Too Small...

Ahh, that's a Lil Better

Yikes, too big.

Now that ones just right.

 

[LimaCharlie]

 

[ussmanlovede36]

I have one government model a 38 super.

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

I have 3rd gens' in all calibers.........But I like my 1911's better......Remember the 1911 in 45acp established it's reputation with HARDBALL ammo.......Worked then-Still does.

 

[jonesy814]

Growing up in the 60's & 70's, I always looked forward to the WW2 movies on saturday afternoons. A highlight was spotting a 1911. I always thought it was the coolest pistol made, with the Luger being a close second.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Great looking 1911s! We have two:

.45

.38 Super.

 

[1911]

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I have one of those. It's a Colt 1911 Talo. The grips are awesome.

 

[Waidmann]

 

[Golphin]

I enjoy the 1911's and have a couple a Colt Defender and a 1943 1911A1