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    Is it just me or is the original configuration of the 1911 A1 still comfortable as is to others as practical user package?

    I'm lucky to have less meaty hands and don't really need the beavertails.
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    Is it just me or is the original configuration of the 1911 A1 still comfortable as is to others as practical user package?

    Newton County. Got my own shootin' range in my back yard!
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    Is it just me or is the original configuration of the 1911 A1 still comfortable as is to others as practical user package?

    Thank you Sir! Nice to know I'm not the only one that enjoys handling a virgin 1911 w/o all the gadgetry.
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    Is it just me or is the original configuration of the 1911 A1 still comfortable as is to others as practical user package?

    That's some real nice iron there. Hard to improve on perfection!
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    1911 Conditions Of Readiness

    The predecessor to the 1911, the 1905, had no external safety at all just an exposed hammer to manipulate. Many of the early autos designed by JMB had NO safety's. The original 1911 prototype had no external safety. It was added by Colt at the request of the Military. Lowering an exposed hammer...
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    Hi from a small town in Indiana!

    Think I'm gonna love it here! I'm a true "fanatic" when it comes to the 1911! Thanks for the opportunity to join!
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    Is it just me or is the original configuration of the 1911 A1 still comfortable as is to others as practical user package?

    I'm a new member and thought I'd spout out a little. I've tried all the new gizmos on the later versions of the M11 and except for newer sights don't shoot the old war horse any better than a standard M11A1. I like the old wide spur hammer and the arched mspr housing, and no guide bars on the...
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