[schmeky]

The 1911 will soon be officially 100 years old. I wonder if sales will go up in 2011? Probably be some anniversary editions in the offering and maybe a good time to be in the 1911 making business.

Do you have any 100 year plans, i.e. purchase, etc.?

[Prion]

I put a DW Valor on layaway but will probably pick it up before 2011.

I am thinking I will take it to the range for the first time on 1/1/11. That's if I can be that patient.

[SwampWolf]

You can expect to see a glut of magazine lead story hyperboles, that's for certain. :uhoh:

[12131]

You can expect to see a glut of magazine lead story hyperboles, that's for certain.
No doubt.

[SpeedAKL]

I'll definitely buy one. I'll probably save up throughout the year to make sure that the one I do buy is special.

[Domineaux]

I am thinking I will take it to the range for the first time on 1/1/11. That's if I can be that patient.

Should make the first range day on 1/9/11 :)

[brandon_mcg]

i doubt that one will fly by the wife. i'm trying to get another one before 2011 but beings that i just bought my first one about a month ago i doubt i can justify it. i bet sales do increase though.

[Zeke Markham]

Kimber has a horrendous looking one coming out. I hope Colt does one. Tastefully.

[eldon519]

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/tabid/61/CatID/3/Default.aspx

Colt has an attractive one. It's the second PDF link.

[Zeke Markham]

The second one on that flyer made me drool. That's the best news EVER, or at least this week.

[brandon_mcg]

that first one is fugly but the second is tasteful and elegant.

[Jackal1]

S&W might have something in the mix. One of their customer service reps inferred that their R&D department was "considering several things" for the anniversary. Nothing has been announced, however.

I plan on getting a SW1911 next year.

[MidwestRookie]

a 1911 and a makarov are the only guns i'll be trying to procure next year...picking a 1911 is gonna be a b**** tho!

[Jackal1]

Supposedly new "Enhanced Series" of Smith & Wesson SW1911's to be announced soon:

These are the model numbers posted over at the S&W forum:
108483 45 ESER 4.25 MEL
108485 45 ESER 4.25 SC 2TN
108482 45 ESER 5 8R SS
108495 45 ESER 5 CT 8R SS
108409 45 ESER 5 RAIL MEL
108411 45 ESER 5 RAIL 2TN

Speculation as to Acronyms: MEL=Melonite, SC=Scandium, 2TN=Two Tone, CT Crimson Trace.

Thanks be to Novalty for spreading the word..

[Sauer Grapes]

I blew my wad this year, I very much doubt I'll be buying anything next year. What the heck, I just bought 2 1911s this month! :D
It's amazing, 100yrs. and still going strong. JMB would be proud!! :)

[Walkalong]

No plans, but never say never, cause I like em. :)

[JohnBT]

I was looking at an Ed Brown Executive Elite Centennial Edition the other day. $2400+. Tru-ivory grips, JMB serial number, etc.

Nice gun I do believe.

http://www.edbrown.com/images/handguns/E-BB-CENT.jpg

[harmon rabb]

i bought 3 1911's in 2010. 4 if you count my Sig 238.

this mean i have to buy 5 in 2011? :D

[Arkansas Paul]

Man, I love the Ed Browns. That is pure unadultured sweetness!

[MidwestRookie]

Do you have any 100 year plans, i.e. purchase, etc.?

I'm thinkin colt combat elite...

[GURU1911]

March 29, 2011 is the actual date of our favorite auto pistols birthday. Go to your favorite shooting range & before firing a mag full from your 1911 holler really loud-----thank you mr. Browning for this wonderful gift. Happy 100th birthday 1911"---then let rip downrange !!!!!!!! Ah-eeeee

[788Ham]

JohnBT,

I'm sorry man, I truly didn't mean for my juicy drool to run all over your Centennial, and all over your alligator profile book, hope it wipes off easy... sorry!:cuss:

[possum]

100 years, sounds like the perfect time to put the gun to rest.

[Walkalong]

It will be alive and well in another 100 yrs possum, unless we invent a death ray or something cool like that. :)

[Domineaux]

100 years, sounds like the perfect time to put the gun to rest.

Nah, not so much of a bench rest gun.

[Rancho Relaxo]

Is anybody releasing a direct copy of the first 1911 model or do they all have the changes that have been added on?

[possum]

It will be alive and well in another 100 yrs possum, unless we invent a death ray or something cool like that.
i know, well i hope someone starts working on a death ray soon.