1911 Owners Sound Off!!

[RedJedRevolver]

For all you 1911 owners, show us what you got, either your own photo or a link to similar model. All variants of the Child of Browning are welcome!
Colt Gold Cup National Match, Series '80.
Remington Rand 1911 from WW2, had been custom modified after the war by the armorers at Fort Benning, Ga. My Granddad's sidearm during the war, afterwards his hardball only target gun, he was on the army pistol team. Sadly this piece was stolen about a year before I was born, but am trying to track it down.

Pictures on the way.

[Gunmaster45]

I don't know if you've seen it or not, but here's "Gladys", my M1911/M1911A1 hybrid pistol with a nickel compensator. My dad gave it to me as is (minus the compensator, which I bought with $45 myself) so don't blame me for the condition. The 1911 is my favorite gun hands down, so I'll likely own more 1911s than anything else when I'm older.


http://i44.tinypic.com/t6eyr6.jpg



Here it is fitted with a 16" barrel and a wooden stock.
http://i40.tinypic.com/1zzj2oy.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/28vfwci.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/r0vxux.jpg

I plan to build a custom 1911 sometime in the future using a Para-Ordnance P14 frame and some type of Colt slide (considering between something stainless for less maintainance or a National Match slide for better performance). Colt/Para = "Cara".

[FirearmFan]

Here is my Springfield 1911. Great handgun.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z112/firearmfan/DSC00235.jpg

[Excalibur]

Here's my baby, Kimber Warrior

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i127/Excalibur01/JacensKW.jpg

[RedJedRevolver]

That is a nice one GM. That compensator reminds me of the Colts used in The Punisher from '04. And that build sounds like a nice plan, although if you get the slide, go ahead and get the barrel too. All in all some nice 1911's in here.

[MT2008]

Here's my baby, Kimber Warrior

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i127/Excalibur01/JacensKW.jpg

Man, since I saw your picture, I keep getting the urge to buy one. Have you gotten any range time in yet?

[k9870]

GM, why a colt slide? Personally Id love a SA Pro, but bein g realistic I guess Ill settle on a Dan Wesson CBOB on my 21st.

[RedJedRevolver]

Not to S*** on your rif GM, but it seems turning a 1911, an original 1911 into a carbine like that, sacreligious.

[Excalibur]

Man, since I saw your picture, I keep getting the urge to buy one. Have you gotten any range time in yet?

A few times, shoots like a dream and feels just awesome.

[Nyles]

Not to S*** on your rif GM, but it seems turning a 1911, an original 1911 into a carbine like that, sacreligious.

Ordinarily I'd agree, but with the mix on 1911 and 1911A1 parts on that, it wasn't original to begin with.


Here's my RAF-issued 1919 W-Series British Contract in .455 Webley Auto, all matching and original:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/Nyles303/Handguns/PICT0343.jpg


And here's my 1943 GI Colt, all matching and original except for the two-tone mag which is for a 1911, not an A1. The round in the picture is an original 1943 Canadian military cartridge (we issued 4000 of them to paratroopers and commandos during the war).

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/Nyles303/Handguns/P1030127.jpg

[RedJedRevolver]

Nyles, while GM's .45 is a hybrid of a 1911 and an A1, the frames still a 1911, i hate seeing that done. Now if it was an ARMSCOR or RIA .45 I wouldn't care.

[Gunmaster45]

Not to S*** on your rif GM, but it seems turning a 1911, an original 1911 into a carbine like that, sacreligious.

The barrels are interchangeable and the mainspring house with the slots are interchangable. Nothing is perminant, it is just a fun way to change up the 1911 if I get bored of missing targets. :D

BTW, I planned to put the nickel comp on the Cara gun and refinish "gladys" as a display piece. I'll put all original M1911 parts on it and reblue it with milspec. It won't be original but it will look nice. I never planned on selling it anyway.

The compensator is actually quite different from the Punisher '04 style, because those were two cut comps that threaded to the front of the barrel. Mine are three cuts that replace the barrel bushing completely. Makes the slide a little heavier but it still functions fine.

And why a Colt slide? My dad has plenty handy, I'm using what I have to work with. And I like Colt, I trust them and they work.

[Gunmaster45]

Nyles, while GM's .45 is a hybrid of a 1911 and an A1, the frames still a 1911, i hate seeing that done. Now if it was an ARMSCOR or RIA .45 I wouldn't care.

Like I said though, I was given it as is. Once I build the Cara gun I'll make the pistol an ALL M1911 and give it the respect it deserves. I've felt the newer A1s and they indeed feel better in the hand than the hybrid. And god I hate hammer bite.

[Excalibur]

I've seen a 1911 make where someone turned it into a full auto weapon with a wooden stock attached and a 15 round magazine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXh3nRd1K8U

[Gunmaster45]

Yeah, I saw that video a long time ago. In fact, it's what led to the 1911 being fitted with the slotted mainspring housing and being fitted with a stock. Then we pulled out the 15 round magazine (although mine has last round hold open unlike this guy's). Then to make it legal we needed to buy a 16" barrel.

We can't convert it to full auto but it is still fun to shoot. I wish I had a full auto M1911A1. The fact that it is select fire is the neatest.

[RedJedRevolver]

The barrels are interchangeable and the mainspring house with the slots are interchangable. Nothing is perminant, it is just a fun way to change up the 1911 if I get bored of missing targets. :D

BTW, I planned to put the nickel comp on the Cara gun and refinish "gladys" as a display piece. I'll put all original M1911 parts on it and reblue it with milspec. It won't be original but it will look nice. I never planned on selling it anyway.

The compensator is actually quite different from the Punisher '04 style, because those were two cut comps that threaded to the front of the barrel. Mine are three cuts that replace the barrel bushing completely. Makes the slide a little heavier but it still functions fine.

And why a Colt slide? My dad has plenty handy, I'm using what I have to work with. And I like Colt, I trust them and they work.

hey that's all cool man, those are just my opinions, and you know what they say about opinions. And a Colt slide, simply because then you would definitely be able to call it a Cara, you know? And I do realize that the Comps. are different, but it's overall look somewhat resembles the Punisher Colts, you see what I was trying to say?

[k9870]

I need a 1911 eventally, A real good custom job that can eat hollopoints for breakfast lunch and dinner.

[Gunmaster45]

hey that's all cool man, those are just my opinions, and you know what they say about opinions. And a Colt slide, simply because then you would definitely be able to call it a Cara, you know? And I do realize that the Comps. are different, but it's overall look somewhat resembles the Punisher Colts, you see what I was trying to say?

Yeah, I understand. I'm totally pysched about the Cara gun, I've always wanted a 14-shot 1911.

[RedJedRevolver]

Personally, I want an AMT or Springfield Longslide, with the .460 Rowland conversion. Make it my hog gun. :]

[Gunmaster45]

This guy my dad knows is having a liquidation sale of all of his guns and one of them is a franken gun with a Colt frame and an AMT Hardballer longslide. I'm interested and he may buy it in the future.

And a .460 1911? Sounds like a beast.

[k9870]

I thought the hardballer had a pretty bad rep....

Personally I dont see much in a 14-round 1911, the capacity is nice, but the slimmer grip is what I like. It just fits right in my hand. Making it wider would just not work for me.

[RedJedRevolver]

Yeah, they say the ballistics are the same as a .44, who knows for sure without trying it, but it sure as heck is a beast. And the Hardballer had a bad rap for completely refusing to feed anything but HARDBALL ammo aka an FMJ

[Winchester]

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/XxDeathB4DishonourxX/P5060089.jpg

Heres a pic of my Colt 1911 that i sold to my Jarhead buddy who insisted on putting on those stupid white grips rather than the sweet ass Pachmayr ones i had. He's using some pretty good ammo, though. :)

[RedJedRevolver]

Very nice :D

[RedJedRevolver]

And here she is, my Series '80 Gold Cup. http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/rj_anders/picture027.jpg
Not the greatest picture quality, but I took it on a point and shoot camera and have bad lighting where I took the picture.

[Yournamehere]

A little late, but I've been having computer trouble. Better post my 1911 before this thread is too dead or my comp passes out again.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/y0urn4m3h3r3/1911WideSpur.png?t=1247016808

It's a plain jane Springfield GI, only I installed a wide spur hammer. It's not a tremendous upgrade, I mostly did it to prove that I could do it and get my foot in the gunsmithing door, but the trigger pull is a bit smoother than with the stock hammer, it's easier to thumb cock, and it looks cooler.

[Winchester]

thats a nice of equipment there! i wish i held onto mine, but he gave me too good a price, but I have my eye on a Kimber Warrior next.

[RedJedRevolver]

A little late, but I've been having computer trouble. Better post my 1911 before this thread is too dead or my comp passes out again.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/y0urn4m3h3r3/1911WideSpur.png?t=1247016808

It's a plain jane Springfield GI, only I installed a wide spur hammer. It's not a tremendous upgrade, I mostly did it to prove that I could do it and get my foot in the gunsmithing door, but the trigger pull is a bit smoother than with the stock hammer, it's easier to thumb cock, and it looks cooler.

Very nice, I have been wanting one to complement my GC.

[k9870]

Winchester, id personally avoid kimber, lately theyve been having problems in the QC department. Also, its rediculously expensive for what you get, many custom guys do better work same price. Ive seen some top notch fusions or a springer custom shop job do just as good.

[Winchester]

yea, i think i'll get another 1911. I loved that one, but needed to make the truck payment, so the 1911 had to go.

[S&Wshooter]

Here's a pic of my piece-o-shit High Standard
http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/high_std/hi_std_1911.jpg

[predator20]

Here is my Para 1911 GI Expert. I'll eventually pick up a Colt. Also since other children of Browning are allowed my 2 Hi-Powers. My favorite handgun.

[Yournamehere]

I've seena Hi-Standards before but don't know anyone who owns one who can comment on their "shittiness". Para is okay in my book however. And the Hi-Powers...... fuck, man you have some nice pistols. I'm dying to get my hands on an older one.

[S&Wshooter]

Trust me, they suck. No one even makes beavertails that will fit it because of the way those fucking idiots designed the gun. Also, it's made in the Philippines and the finish scratches at the slightest touch

[predator20]

Para is okay in my book however. And the Hi-Powers...... fuck, man you have some nice pistols. I'm dying to get my hands on an older one.

Para's track record has been bit iffy. Mine has been good. I wanted a Springfield Mil-Spec. But none were around at the time. Hi-Power prices especially the old ones have gone up.

[Yournamehere]

I know, it's insane. Anyone who will charge, or pay, over 5 or 600 bucks for a 9mm is a nut. I don't care how old it is. Sadly I don't control the market so I have to wait for a deal and th emoney to come around.

And S&W, if you hate the Hi-Standard why don't you sell or trade it?

[S&Wshooter]

My uncle is buying it in January for $50 less than what I payed for it. I'm going to use the money to start saving for a CZ75