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Happy Birthday 1911

Discussion in 'Handguns: Autoloaders' started by Guns&Religion, Mar 29, 2011.

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  1. Guns&Religion

    Guns&Religion Member

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    As you all know, it's the year 2011. 100 years ago today, the US Army formally adopted the 1911 45 caliber automatic pistol. I thought it would be a good day to post pictures of this historic weapon.

    This one's mine.

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    Guns&Religion, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. gbelleh

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    Happy Birthday!!

    Here's my Colt...
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    gbelleh, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. Guns&Religion

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    very nice.
     
    Guns&Religion, Mar 29, 2011
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  4. Auto426

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    JMB truly hit it out of the park and then some with the 1911. Here's my favorite:

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    Auto426, Mar 29, 2011
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  5. Greg528iT

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    Happy Birthday indeed. Nice example gentlemen
     
    Greg528iT, Mar 29, 2011
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  6. harrygunner

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    My favorite handgun platform.

    Carrying my .45 ACP 1911 today instead of the 10mm to celebrate.

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  7. Winkman822

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    The 1911 is by far my favorite handgun platform...I have my Wilson CQB Compact .45 on my hip today as I do most days. JMB was really on to something with the 1911.
     
    Winkman822, Mar 29, 2011
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  8. Malachi

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    No problems with my Kimber! Had it since '98.

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    Malachi, Mar 30, 2011
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  9. kyletx1911

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    the 1911 is the best gotta love em
     
    kyletx1911, Mar 30, 2011
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  10. CHEVELLE427

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    HAPPY B-DAY 1911 :cool:

    picked up a few shirts at the last gun show a local is making this is one of them. :)

    excuse the wrinkles i had to dig it out of the hamper for this photo opp.

    BACK SHOT
    FRONT HAS THE 1911 WERE POCKET WOULD BE


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    CHEVELLE427, Mar 30, 2011
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  11. 451 Detonics

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    63 years young and still going strong...

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  12. roadliner

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    The 1911, it just keeps getting better.
     
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  13. Guns&Religion

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    I thought this pic might be good for this thread. Me and my wife were fortunate enough to take a trip to Hawaii without the kids. Here's an exhibit at the Pearl Harbor museum, showing a 1911 pistol found after the attack.

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    Guns&Religion, Mar 30, 2011
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  14. Winkman822

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    Great looking expamples of one fine fighting pistol here. I'll refrain from sharing any pictures om mine whihc hace certainly been seen round these parts.
     
    Winkman822, Mar 30, 2011
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  15. KimberUltra

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    The special edition colt 1911's are beautiful. I wish I could pick one up, but I am moneyless. lol. I carried my kimber to celebrate.
     
    KimberUltra, Mar 31, 2011
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  16. nwilliams

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    My Commander....

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    nwilliams, Mar 31, 2011
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  17. Ala Dan

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    And, the 1911 stands and takes a BOW~! ;) :D
     
    Ala Dan, Mar 31, 2011
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