Why 1911's?

ILED93 · Mar 10, 2021

Nice video from 1911 Syndicate...

Babboonbobo · Mar 10, 2021

Cause they're amazing! Nuff said!

Bob Lee · Mar 10, 2021

Babboonbobo said:
Cause they're amazing! Nuff said!

Only thing better than a 1911? Way more than one of them!

Whit · Mar 10, 2021

1911, all day, every day, because we can.

PanHandlerFL · Mar 10, 2021

So...I'm an ART aficionado by loving 1911's? Who'd a thunk it! Gonna go drink a bottle of fine wine...then shoot the empty with some hardball.

Big Biscuit · Mar 10, 2021

Sorry I had to cut off his water at 30 seconds in by sending him an invitation to be the key note speaker at my funeral.

If I don't have to hear him drone on till then, all's well.

Mike A1 · Mar 10, 2021

Less than 10 years before, Betsy's Sister, was spitting lead out at rates that got the US Army's attention

& she likes Big Booolets 2 they ( US Army ) said.
Born in 1917 Betsy saw some Hell in her time in service but when we met it was love at first sight, She has her org. shoes they cost me $90.00 extra but U know girls & their shoes.

From 1917 to 2011 Betsy is my 1st &&&>>

Yes I did prepare, bead blast & Parkerize Betsy!! So she will look her best on my chest, as we go to meet our Maker

Knot 4 sale ever !!!

Why do I love the 1911? Who knows? just read all the others reasons & I think you will get it very very soon.

CECannonJr · Mar 10, 2021

The 1911 is THE genius design from a true firearm genius. It is timeless and all other (lessor) semiautomatic handguns heavily borrow from it. John Moses Browning had talent that was a gift from God himself and he used it to create a weapon that played a big part in winning two world wars that were fought for righteous reasons. No other weapon in the world served so long with such tremendous valor. The 1911 is also truly a work of fine art. There's nothing like metal and wood coming together to form a 1911 pistol. It feels great in the hand and if it's ever needed to defend you or yours, it will simply do the job superbly.

How's that?

switchback · Mar 10, 2021

^^^^^^ suits me just fine. I love many of JMBs creations, but the 1911 and Hi-Power are my all time favorite handguns period. I have a serious soft spot for classic revolvers as well

Mike Galway · Mar 11, 2021

Video explains it perfectly . Once in a great while someone gets it right and it stands the test of time . One thing I was surprised wasn't mentioned , aren't 2011s largely 9mm . For personal defense it's hard to beat a big fat 45 acp .

41 Charlie · Mar 11, 2021

What's not to like. 8 rounds of Big ol' fat 45s or 10 rounds of 38 Super is plenty of heat. Plus, the best damn ergonomics for any hand gun I've ever encountered. Just sayin'...

shotgun2002 · Mar 12, 2021

My 1911 is like an old dependable friend, it fits my hand and my mind. It has been in battle with me and always performed when needed. I have been told shooting a firearm is 20% skills and practice but 80% mental. Knowing your weapon and yourself will give you the ability to survive any encounter.

ButchA · Mar 12, 2021

Why a 1911?

My dad carried it in WWII. My maternal uncles carried it in both WWII and Korea. My older brothers-in-law carried it in Vietnam. And... I qualified on it in USCG bootcamp back in the late 70's!

It's just one of those handguns that "spoke" to me, if that makes any sense. It's like, I understood it. Years later after bootcamp, I decided to study the 100+ year old design concept, and immediately formed a strong bond with it. It is (arguably) the only handgun that I can fully disassemble, clean/lubricate, and reassemble, and have it back in 100% fully operational condition in a matter of minutes!

Sure, sure, there is 9mm, 40cal, .38 special, and numerous other "flavors" of calibers, by numerous manufacturers.... But there is only one 1911-A1 .45 ACP!

Gunflint1 · Mar 17, 2021

shotgun2002 said:
My 1911 is like an old dependable friend, it fits my hand and my mind. It has been in battle with me and always performed when needed. I have been told shooting a firearm is 20% skills and practice but 80% mental. Knowing your weapon and yourself will give you the ability to survive any encounter.

Agreed. My ole 45's fit me, and are reliable. I will never feel the need to double tap either. OoRah

mikemac · Mar 17, 2021

Thanks for the video.

nicalaex · Mar 17, 2021

ILED93 said:
Nice video from 1911 Syndicate...

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!

DPM · Mar 17, 2021

Thats a good video !

taz4712 · Mar 17, 2021

CECannonJr said:
The 1911 is THE genius design from a true firearm genius. It is timeless and all other (lessor) semiautomatic handguns heavily borrow from it. John Moses Browning had talent that was a gift from God himself and he used it to create a weapon that played a big part in winning two world wars that were fought for righteous reasons. No other weapon in the world served so long with such tremendous valor. The 1911 is also truly a work of fine art. There's nothing like metal and wood coming together to form a 1911 pistol. It feels great in the hand and if it's ever needed to defend you or yours, it will simply do the job superbly.

How's that?

It served 2 world wars and at least 2 more "Police Actions" though the one I attended I can't say I ever issued a speeding or parking ticket. However the one I had did see much mud, rain. swamp and other such indignities. She performed flawlessly each time I asked her to. "1911 never enter combat without one". Peace.

Gunflint1 · Mar 18, 2021

taz4712 said:
It served 2 world wars and at least 2 more "Police Actions" though the one I attended I can't say I ever issued a speeding or parking ticket. However the one I had did see much mud, rain. swamp and other such indignities. She performed flawlessly each time I asked her to. "1911 never enter combat without one". Peace.

I really like my 1911's. I also like my p226 & p225 Digs.