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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.
Hello,
I have a like new Rock Island 1911 in 45ACP. Ambidextrous safety, thin g10 grips, Wilson combat, Chip McCormick and other magazines.
I impulse bought it last year after 114 was voted in, only put one magazine through it in the last year. It has a small mark near the safety. I'm guessing...
Cocobolo Grips for RIA Babyrock 380 ACP 1911
$20 - Includes USPS 1st class shipping with tracking
These grips fit the "BBR Series GI Standard - Compact Size Baby Rock" 380 ACP caliber. This is the really tiny RIA 380 ACP 1911 pistol.
These are REAL cocobolo grips - all wood, not...
I have a couple nice old 1911 magazines. The one on the left in the photos will be the Risdon. Your choice or both $44 shipped each or $84 shipped for both.
The first I'll take it followed by an IM gets the goods. I will probably cross post these to a local forum so I will go off of...
Llama 45 auto 1911 with 2 mags In good condition, shining finish, hardly been fired. 225.00. No trades. Prefer to meet at FFL within the Portland area.
1. never fired tisas 1911 in 9mm
Never took out of box. Comes with 3 mags!
($340) & I'll pay for your transfer too!
at money market pawn on 136th and powell!
2. Glock 42. Brand New never fired. ( 2 tone limited edition!)
(Silver slide) .380
I added talon grips, and night sights.
Also has 3...
I've had this unit for almost 10 years and never got around to building it on a dedicated frame. The idea was to create the most accurate competition 45 range-toy. It cost me $1,600+ at the time and I've never even mounted it, it is still in the original box with all the goodies. I've seen this...
Springfield Defender in 45acp in very good shape. Only made a few range trips with it. I did paint the sight dots using high vis sight paint that can be removed with acetone
Comes with two 7 round and one 8 round mag and a lightly used Bianchi holster
$550. Located in Vernonia. I prefer to do...
It is with a heavy heart that I put this one for sale but the reason for letting it go is to jump into one of my dream guns.
I have had nothing but good times with this gun and it has never failed me. It has over 1000 rounds through it as it saw a few matches during its life but it has always...
Found a sweet pistol I have been wanting for a while and need to move this one!
Asking 350$ cash
Rock island 1911 in .45 acp
Compensator
Trigger job
Night sights
Magwell
Beavertail
Skeletonized trigger
She has a some dings on the slide from a previous owener. Shoots great and is very...
Gonna be sad to see this one go but it's the last of my .45s and I'm consolidating calibers. It's been a safe queen its whole life and it's just too beautiful not to get shot regularly. Never CC'd. Has run absolutely flawlessly through the approximately 500rds I've put through it. It eats...
Browning's patent application for the 1911. Fifteen pages.
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/16/62/9d/530f34f02afc22/US984519.pdf
Might answer some questions about "why" and "what."
Bruce
Retired daily carry pistol. Shoots great, has typical wear and tear. 1 8rd magazine. Great deal for a smaller framed pistol. $295 firm no trades please, buyer pays transfer fee. Face to face in Eugene Springfield area. 541-999-2986
Retired daily carry pistol. Shoots great, has typical wear and tear. 1 8rd magazine. Great deal for a smaller framed pistol. $325 firm no trades please, buyer pays transfer fee. Face to face in Eugene Springfield area. 541-999-2986