Happy 1911 day

[Old Navy]

I'm the proud owner of a Remington R1. Nice pistola

A very under rated 1911. I have several 1911s of various makes. The Remington is my favorite.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I'm a recovering 1911 addict. Here are a few I sold several years ago.

Les Baer Premiere II


Original 1911 made in 1919


Rock River Arms Commander before they got into AR rifles, in 45 ACP


STI "high performance" Edge in 40 S&W


STI Trojan in 40 S&W

 

[ShtrRdy]

If you ever wondered what a disassembled 1911 "race gun" looked like ....

 

[brokeasajoke]

I traded for my 1911 with full intention flipping it for some more cash but I decided I'd get a box of ammo and at least shoot it first. Well, like 11 years later it's still here. I love all pistols but there is just something about an all steel 45acp in my hands that I can't explain. I've threatened one of those TIsas 45s purely because of the price point.

 

[Sandstorm]

there is just something about an all steel 45acp in my hands that I can explain.

I can understand why its gone through so many wars and endured so long, as no one else ever wanted to put it down either. It just belongs when it's in your hand. I too have a few ill always keep.
Amen

 

[Jim G]

Since we are sharing pictures of 1911's, I thought I would also.

Here is a pair that I have. Top is a Colt delivered to the US Navy. It is a 1911 built in October 1918. Best I can tell it is all original. Carried a lot but shot very little. Took it over to friend house and we shot it. He said it printed better than his Colt Gold Cup.

Bottom is an Ithaca 1911-A1. Built in 1945. Best I can tell it is all original.

 

[Doug Casner]

Had a buddy had a singer sewing machine 1911 and a german luger with a reich eagle stamped on it sold em both. My series 70 gold cup didnt shoot . Took it to a smith put a barrel and bushing in shoots way better. Doug

 

[Bc'z]

My wife's micro 380 compact carry based off the 1911.
These lil buddies are surprisingly accurate at 25yards.It's the pistol of choice for the women in our family.

 

[Terrykuz]

This is a commercial 1911 model, made the last week in March 1923 before they started the 1911A1.

 

[Knotwild]

I was thinking this morning a little about the 1911. I've been down the path of buying higher capacity plastic framed 9mm's and carrying them. But when I pick up one of my 1911's, it feels like it belongs in my hand. When I look at a fat 45acp hollow point, I have confidence it will be effective if I have to use it. When I put a full size 5" 1911 in a Crossbreed hybrid type holster, with a proper belt, it's just as comfortable to carry as a plastic nine.

But all of them need a beaver tail grip safety! The old 1911 in the picture above will put a hurting on the web of my hand.

 

[GotRDid]

Remington-UMC 1918 M1911; WWI ended before their contract could be filled.


Ithaca M1911A1, 1944.


Remington Rand M1911A1,1944.


Wilson Combat Protector M1911A1 (mid 90s).

 

[durand mortenson]

I told this story before but it was sometime back so here we go again.
Back in the sixties I purchased a Colt 1911 with the original Colt clip. It came in small well made wooden box that contain the following: Three extra clips, cartridge belt with first aid packet and leather holster, 10 rounds of ammo dated 1923, small can of bore cleaner and an old Army Calvery Manual showing the correct way to shoot the 45 from a horse complete with Smokey Bear hats.
I paid 125 bucks for it and traded it in1987 for a Browning trap gun and thought I was getting a deal.

Anonymous

 

[Medic505]

 

[LonewolfMcquade]

Remington R1 Enhanced ( w/ Recover frame for light) I use in leg holster during hunting season

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

A very under rated 1911. I have several 1911s of various makes. The Remington is my favorite.

good to know.

 

[dryhumor]

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That doesn’t include the other 9mm does it? 38 Super….

 

[Sandstorm]

38 Super….

Now ther's a nice target round. Been shooting one for some time now.
Accurate too even for me.

 

[MikeT]

No pictures to add, just a bit of trivia; around 1973 the Pomona California Police Department transitioned from .38 Special revolvers to Series 70 Gold Cup.

 

[JFrank]

I'm the proud owner of a Remington R1. Nice pistola

Good pistol

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Good pistol

Now my curiousity is up, I guess I will have to start looking for the Rem. What makes them desirable pls.