With 30 years of being a LEO and still counting, I cut my teeth in the business with a 1911 Colt Combat Commander .45ACP. Great pistol, never a malfunction! Unfortunately my department decided to standardize with a German made 'wonder-nine.' First time in my career I felt under-gunned. I still have the Colt which still serves me well as an off-duty weapon.
Bernie wrote: October 21, 2013
The best semi-automatic pistol ever made - and it continues to be made - to this day. May the 1911 live on forever!
adam wrote: June 19, 2013
I hav the predecessor to the 1911... 1903 rimless... 110 year old gun and it still fires like new. Same with the 1911s.
Look up revelation 19:11... Coincidence???
The colt 1911 is a gift from God.
Will Crump wrote: April 26, 2013
As a former Marine I have fired many different pistols and the 1911 is by far the most accurate and reliable of all. OORAH 1911.
Ruben wrote: April 25, 2013
I'm a retired police sergeant and a former Military Policeman who served during the Vietnam war.My department would not allow me to carry the 1911 as a primary weapon but a Colt Combat Commander was my favorite back-up and off-duty carry weapon.Today I carry the 1911 with pride.
Robert wrote: March 08, 2013
I got a llama cal 45 1911 I'm trying to do some work on. Is it worth any thing . Gave 500.00 for it.
Charlie Kirkpatrick wrote: December 13, 2012
As a Military Policeman from 1973 to 1976 I became very proficient with the 1911A1. After my enlistment I felt I needed a double action auto and purchased almost every brand of 9mm I could find with double action and never felt as secure as with the 1911A1. Finally after years of dissapointment I was turned on to a Colt Double Eagle 45 auto in stainless. The perfect match for me. The same grip angle I was accustomed to the most and my accuracy returned. I will die before I ever give up my Double Eagle. Good luck finding one. Colt discontinued manufacturing them years ago. But well worth the effort to get your hands on one.
Jim Nesta wrote: December 03, 2012
The 1911 was the backup to my M-16 that I carried while in the Army in the late 60s. It was reliable and accurate, within the inherent limits of a mass-produced pistol.
The Ed Brown Special Forces that I carry now is a joy to hold and shoot, perfect ergonomics and balance - a finely made precision tool that does exactly what it was meant to do without trying to do anything else.
The Glocks and S&Ws that I've shot don't compare in fit, finish, form or function. It feels good in the hand and yes it looks good too. If you do your part as a shooter, it will do its part as a pistol.
Jerry Wilderman wrote: November 17, 2012
I too own an AMT hardball by Glenda Ind. A great gun and worthy of owning. 1911's Forever!!!
David Ramos wrote: November 15, 2012
27 years in LE...18 of those with a 1911. The finest LE revolver I carries was a Python, but was upstaged by the 1911. In my book, nothing better!
gilbert madrigal wrote: June 11, 2012
Jurementado was not a faction group of moro. they were the brave fighters of moro/filipino muslim who very much willing to die and to sacrifice their own life against foreign invaders.
Nigel wrote: April 08, 2012
I am a former British Army Sniper now living in Canada. I trained carried a 9mm Hi-power, (the other John Browning masterpiece). These days I own and shoot both a Gold Cup 1911 and a Hi-power. If I had to give up every weapon I own and keep only one handgun it would be my 1911. It fits, feels and shoots like is is part of me. Hard to believe it is 100 years old! May it be around, and carried by freedom loving people for another 100!
MICHAEL wrote: July 02, 2011
I RECENTLY FIRED MY GRANDFATHER'S SERVICE WEAPON FROM WWI, THAT WAS COCKED AND LOCKED IN ITS LEATHER MILITARY HOLSTER SINCE 1969. WENT BANG 7 TIMES.......I REST MY CASE.......
Mark wrote: April 01, 2011
I carried a 1911 as an MP at Fort Carson, Colorado...it rattled but was as comfortable and familiar as an old shoe...and was pretty accurate!
Ricchard Martinez wrote: March 27, 2011
hello
I have a colt goverment 1911 made it in 1939.the pistol was for my grand father.its 100 percent original.the mechanic of weapon sayd it has no more than 30 shoots. shoot.it is with 2 magazines.and showing in each magazine ( colt ).
thx for the space.
Richard from Argentina
John Prevette wrote: March 10, 2011
I used a 1911 in Viet Nam, it never failed in the rain or mud ( rice paddy). easy to keep clean. I am a proud owner of a Springfield Loaded and use it as my carry weapon.
Errett L Allen wrote: March 10, 2011
Over many years in and out of Law Enforcement, I have owned and carried many different handguns. I always reverted to the Colt 1911 as the most effective and most reliable. I retired all the 357's, 44's, including the 44 Magnum. The 1911 is the best.
mauser wrote: March 10, 2011
1911 is a good gun but its single action is old tech ever since the p-38 was made the 1911 became a dinosaur and the amount of talk about this pistol is too much when hk, sig. cz and other european manufacturers make great pistols to but are rarely discussed
Joseph Dyer wrote: March 10, 2011
John Browning What a wonderful designer of arms that have protected this country and others. I was an Armorer in the Military for 20 yr's. The 1911 was the most practical and serviceable arm I serviced. I personally have owned many Colt's series 70, series 80, military and gold cup's. By far the best and most accurate out of the box 1911 I have ever encountered is an AMT Hardballer made by Galena Industries. I have left many shooting matches with the cash thanks to the AMT Hardballer and John Browning. Happy Birthday 1911
Warren wrote: March 09, 2011
I, too, am in awe of the 1911. I like the design, caliber and the reliability of what I consider a masterpiece. It serves me well now and served me well while in the Army.
Robert wrote: March 09, 2011
I am retired military and have an Army issued 1911 which I bought from guy who's grandfather had it in War. My favorite handgun. How it looks, the way it functions, and how it feels in your hand and comes up to aim. This gun exudes confidence. Your life can depend on it.
Richard wrote: March 09, 2011
This gun is so well designed that I can rack it, load it, shoot it, and fleld strip and reassemble it with one hand tied behind my back.
Actually I have the use of only one hand due to an automobile accident.
Tony wrote: March 09, 2011
I'm retired law enforcement, and have several handguns, both revolver, and semi-auto. If I had to empty out my safe and keep only one gun, it would be my Colt Gold Cup. It's the finest handgun you could buy, and shoot right out of the box, bulls eyes. I have other quality handguns, but I would never part with my Gold Cup.
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