Shooting a WWII 1911

[bushmaster1313]

I have several guns that I like and I shoot them all without hesitation.

The only gun I would think of adding is a 1911, and I would enjoy getting a WWII government issue.

Is it realistic to think about getting a WWII 1911 and shooting several of boxes of ammo per year?

 

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I would highly suggest finding one. A friend of mine let me shoot his and it was incredible. I need to get my act together and get one

 

[creeper1956]

Is it realistic to think about getting a WWII 1911 and shooting several of boxes of ammo per year?

Sure... I shoot my pre WWII NM 4-5 times a year. Well, not this year because I've been sick, but last year I'm sure I shot 3-400 rounds through it. It's still as tight as it was the day my dad gave it to me over 40 years ago.

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[asia331]

Sitting in the safe is my late Dad's WWII 1911 service sidearm that he carried in Far East service. Once or twice a year I'll pull it out and expend a magazine or two and after a good cleaning it gets well oiled up, placed in a preservation bag, then it's back in the safe until the next time. Helps me re-connect in a spiritual sense with the man that I loved and admired so much.

 

[hatchetbearer]

I've got a 1935 colt sistema that was used by the Argentine Military. I shoot several hundred rounds an outing with it. works like a champ.

 

[MikeJackmin]

I'll offer a different view - genuine WWII 1911s are pretty expensive now. You might spend a significant amount of money for even a worn gun. Also, they come with tiny sights and a tendency towards hammer-bites.

Plenty of modern-made 1911s are tighter, stronger, and are better shooters in every respect than the WWII guns.

Get what you like, of course, but if you want a gun you can shoot well and often, you might consider a more modern version.

 

[Roadkill]

Took these out a few weeks ago - all shoot just like they are supposed to.

The 1911A1 did well

 

[GCBurner]

They're not rare, but that doesn't mean they're cheap. The CMP when it was the DCM sold them for $17.50, and my neighbor has one in the original box with invoice to prove it. I saw one like it for $900 at a recent gun show.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I've got a commercial model made in 1919 I still shoot.

It's been re-blued sometime in its past, so I don't worry about 'collector' value.