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m1911
Firearm
The M1911 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 1986. It was first used in later stages of the Philippine-American War, and 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, adopted in 1924. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam era.
In total, 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 9mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U.S. sidearm in October 1986, 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, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
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, because of the design's relatively slim width and the power of the .45 ACP cartridge.
I am reluctantly putting up my TRP for sale. I love the pistol but want to take the funds to finish builds and buy a 22 revolver for my daughter to shoot. Lots of upgraded small parts internally. Stan Chen one-piece mag well. 3 Wilson Combat magazines. I have a GI-style spring and plug...
Iam comparing front end wobble between 2011 progidy and 1911 RIA .45
THE PROGIDY has a significant wobble on the front end compared to a RIA 45 ,
Iam curious if anybody else with a progidy has noticed this.
However so far The progidy is a tac-driver ,the barrel lockup in the slide is very tight...
1911 has full length one piece guide rod, shock buffer and spring from Wilson Combat installed. Have all original parts and box. Four factory magazines.
Gun has never had any kind of malfunction. About 500 rounds through it. Thread protector pictured is a place holder. Correct replacement for...
selling my springfield operator chambered in 45. it does not come with the wilson combat 10 round mag but it does come with the 2 oem 8 round mags. also does not come with the surefire. i shot less then 50 rounds through it, perfect condition. original box and everything. located in shoreline...
Good evening folks -
Hoping someone more versed in 1911s or non-captured recoil systems can answer my question. Today I replaced my recoil spring in my Dan Wesson Valor 45 ACP with a Wilson Combat 18.5 lb spring, per Dan Wesson's OEM requirement (though the guns come with Wolff 18.5 lb from...
Got a move coming up. Clearing out as much as I can now.
Two pairs of 1911 grips. Both in great condition. No screws included.
$35 each shipped, take both for $65 shipped.
Trades:
- Ammo
- Silver/gold
- Surefire x300A (1000 lumen version)
My competition (single stack, USPA, IDPA) gun. Cleaned it up, Installed new flat black Ceramic Cote finish. This is a real good shooter and very reliable. Ramped barrel, Dawson tools take down rod. Fiber optic front (Dawson precision) STI adjustable rear sight. Ambidextrous Safety, Still has...
$160
6 inch ported match grade .45 acp barrel with bushing.
The ports are just a little tiny bit off center. But still a great barrel, I don't know who made it.
The NM is for "National Match".
Selling a Galco leather chest holster for a 1911. Asking $85
I am not able to take trades on this item, cash deals only (no payment apps) and the transfer is to be completed in Hillsboro at my ffl. please make all contact through pm, lowball offers will be ignored.