Colt Gov't model 1911 turns 100 years old

Pointman · 03-29-2011, 12:27 AM

On March 29th, 1911, the Browning-designed, Colt-produced .45 Automatic pistol, was selected as the official sidearm of the Armed Forces of U.S.A., and named Model 1911.

http://www.m1911.org/history.htm

PiNk TCP · 03-29-2011, 05:14 AM

That is what inspired me to recently purchase mine...even though it's a .22LR

lyestille · 03-29-2011, 06:11 AM

I hope to get one someday...

KrautBurner · 03-30-2011, 09:54 AM

I'm hoping to get mine this next month

GixxerPete · 03-30-2011, 10:18 AM

I bought one recently as well, in part to celebrate the 100th anniversary, and it's a .45 and I'm 45 this year so there's some kind of synergy there.

It's my second 1911, the first being a Kimber Eclipse Custom, as seen in my profile pic. The new one is a Springfield Loaded MC Operator. This is not mine, but it looks like this:

It never ceases to amaze me that something designed over 100 years ago is not only still around today and largely unchanged, but is still relevant and considered one of the premier fighting & competition handguns on the market, with many companies making complete guns, parts & gunsmithing specific to the 1911.

How many other 100 year old things can you say that about??

sunofnun · 03-30-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

How many other 100 year old things can you say that about??

Your mom hasn't changed much.. she's an institution.

rvjohns · 04-01-2011, 06:16 PM

Ever since I was a little kid I have wanted a 1911. My father has 3 of them, 1 of them being an original 1911, not the more common 1911A1. I bought mine about 4 months ago. It is a Springfield Armory 1911, it has had trigger work, hammer work, and a larger beaver tail added. I also added a set of Crimson Trace laser grips to it. This is now my standard concealed carry pistol and I will never get rid of it. Thank you John Browning and Sam Colt.

PiNk TCP · 04-01-2011, 07:19 PM

Mine is from Germany, 22LR, 2lbs, ambi Safety, wood grips, threaded barrel, affordable

Teacher Todd · 04-01-2011, 08:40 PM

Here is my 1911

PiNk TCP · 04-01-2011, 08:53 PM

^^^ Nutunfancy speaks highly of the Taurus 1911 ^^^

James · 04-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Who's Making a 100th Anniversary Edition?
Does it come with a Special box? Grips?
What will make any makers '100th Anniversary' 1911, 'Special'?

PiNk TCP · 04-01-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Who's Making a 100th Anniversary Edition?
Does it come with a Special box? Grips?
What will make any makers '100th Anniversary' 1911, 'Special'?

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Inglewood · 04-01-2011, 11:20 PM

$4669 for a couple pistols in a box? Jesus.

03-29-2011, 12:27 AM	#1
Pointman Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2009 From: Puget Sound, Wa. Posts: 84	Colt Gov't model 1911 turns 100 years old On March 29th, 1911, the Browning-designed, Colt-produced .45 Automatic pistol, was selected as the official sidearm of the Armed Forces of U.S.A., and named Model 1911. http://www.m1911.org/history.htm

04-01-2011, 06:16 PM	#7
rvjohns Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 From: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1	1911-The best auto ever Ever since I was a little kid I have wanted a 1911. My father has 3 of them, 1 of them being an original 1911, not the more common 1911A1. I bought mine about 4 months ago. It is a Springfield Armory 1911, it has had trigger work, hammer work, and a larger beaver tail added. I also added a set of Crimson Trace laser grips to it. This is now my standard concealed carry pistol and I will never get rid of it. Thank you John Browning and Sam Colt.

04-01-2011, 09:13 PM	#11
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 690	Who's Making a 100th Anniversary Edition? Who's Making a 100th Anniversary Edition? Does it come with a Special box? Grips? What will make any makers '100th Anniversary' 1911, 'Special'?

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03-29-2011, 05:14 AM	#2
PiNk TCP Marksman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 258	That is what inspired me to recently purchase mine...even though it's a .22LR

03-29-2011, 06:11 AM	#3
lyestille Rifleman Joined: Jan 2011 From: tacoma Posts: 226	I hope to get one someday...

03-30-2011, 09:54 AM	#4
KrautBurner Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 191	I'm hoping to get mine this next month

03-30-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 845	I bought one recently as well, in part to celebrate the 100th anniversary, and it's a .45 and I'm 45 this year so there's some kind of synergy there. It's my second 1911, the first being a Kimber Eclipse Custom, as seen in my profile pic. The new one is a Springfield Loaded MC Operator. This is not mine, but it looks like this: It never ceases to amaze me that something designed over 100 years ago is not only still around today and largely unchanged, but is still relevant and considered one of the premier fighting & competition handguns on the market, with many companies making complete guns, parts & gunsmithing specific to the 1911. How many other 100 year old things can you say that about??

04-01-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
PiNk TCP Marksman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 258	Mine is from Germany, 22LR, 2lbs, ambi Safety, wood grips, threaded barrel, affordable

04-01-2011, 08:40 PM	#9
Teacher Todd Rifleman Joined: Jan 2011 From: Prineville, OR Posts: 230	Here is my 1911

04-01-2011, 08:53 PM	#10
PiNk TCP Marksman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 258	^^^ Nutunfancy speaks highly of the Taurus 1911 ^^^

04-01-2011, 11:20 PM	#13
Inglewood Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2011 From: Renton, WA Posts: 66	$4669 for a couple pistols in a box? Jesus.