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1911 colt
The M1911, also known as the Colt 1911, or the Colt Government, is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The pistol's formal designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model of 1911 or Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the M1911A1, which was adopted in 1924. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam War era.The U.S. procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols in military contracts during its service life. The M1911 was replaced by the adoption of the 9 mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U.S. sidearm in 1985 and it officially entered service in 1990. But, due to its popularity among users, it has not been completely phased out. Modernized derivative variants of the M1911 are still in use by some units of the U.S. Army Special Forces, U.S. Marine Corp and the U.S. Navy.
Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols. It is popular with civilian shooters in competitive events such as USPSA, IDPA, International Practical Shooting Confederation, and bullseye shooting. Compact variants are popular civilian concealed carry weapons in the U.S. because of the design's relatively slim width and the stopping power of the .45 ACP cartridge.
Absolutely beautiful gun. Original owner said one mag ran - and it looks it! Stunning! Comes with everything in the box, extra spring and two mags.
Looking to trade. Feel free to pm me only - I don't see posts often.
Interested in: staccato, anaconda, legion, sig, just try me!
Not interested...
Still cleaning out Dad's and Brother/s thing. Here are some
more magazines in addition to my previous magazine ad.
Sell or trade. Looking for 1951 Berretta mag and any
high standard parts
1. Extended Mag for 1911 Colt. In the picture there is
a standard 1911 mag for comparison (which...
Selling my 1911 Colt Competition 45acp with a Nighthawk drop in hammer assembly, Stan Chen 1 piece magwell and VZ Colt grips. I got this gun on a trade and added the above mentioned parts...over $500.00. I was told the gun was unfired and haven't fired other than with a snap cap and it has the...
Any suggestions on possible issue with ammo jamming in my 1911? It got dirty then I started carrying a revolver for reliability. All jokes aside. It pushed the front of the bullet back into the casing. I've cleared it a few times, I usually joke but this one is not funny.
It is fairly clean now.
Looking to buy a 2020 4' Colt Python
Also looking for a 70s/80s Colt Government Mk. IV Series 70 in any finish.
Located in the Portland area, let me know what you've got or if you know of a place.
Thanks!
.45 ACP, Military proof, HP barrel, H on slide, appears all Colt, 2-tone magazine. Functions as designed. Found in an old house remodel. Pics tell the story. Buyer pays transfer fees.
I have a holster in which I need help identifying. I've had it for over 20 years in which i bought it from a gun show used for my 1911 and now i want to find out who the manufacturer is.