Your first 1911.

[jhco]

My first was a colt commander in 38 super still have it but don't shoot it much.




My second was a colt customized by Giles for bullseye it came from my Grandfather who shot bullseye, I don't shoot it because I don't shoot bullseye.

 

[BlindJustice]

In the back of Guns & Ammo Magazine where they have the small
ads in a column on the outer edges of the pages, there was a long time
ad for plastic models of guns. The company offered the 1911, Luger
P38 and I think the Colt SAA. but I might be wrong that last one. It was
in the early '60s and I sent off for the 1911 model. It was full size and
all the pieces were glossy black plastic except for the metal coil springs.

I had to glue certain pieces together - I had already started on
Revel and AMT aircraft and car models so I had some experience. I know I
had to glue the two halves of the slide together and didn't get any
oozing of the cement which would have eaten into the plastic spoiling the
look of it. Also glued together the magazine and got the spring - that
was a coil, so some of it wasn't true to the original but when I finished
it it could be field stripped like a real one. Oh, the innards of the slide must have been a little different as well because the
'cartridges' were cylindrical bright green pieces of wood
which could be loaded in the magazine, cycled into the chamber
and when the gun was 'fired' the wood pellet would fly
out so it must have had a spring to propel it. However, the
range was maybe 8-10 feet as it rainbowed down so it wasn't
even good for 'cowboys and indians' although at 10 or 11
I was about at the end of that boyish actiivity.

First real 1911 was a new Combat Commander blued .45 ACP
I bought at the Navy Exchange, Recruit Training Center, San
Diego Calif. 1976 - I think it was RTC, where I had gone
through Boot Camp in '72 I was in Sonar Systems school
at Fleet ASW Training Center, Pacific - part of the RTC
command but a separate base really, on the SD Bay..

Nice Cmdr, only thing I did to it was put Pachmayr rubber
checkered grips with the wrap around the front rubber checkering

Randall - Wish I still had that model as well as the C. Cmdr.

Wonder what the name of the company was that made those
model firearms - certainly wouldn't see them advertised for kids in
these PC. days of now.



.

 

[CWL]

My first M1911 was a Para Ordnance P-13. Second was a Kimber Ultra CDP...

Even AFTER these experiences, I still liked the design, manual of arms and caliber combination and toughed-it-out.
Glad I did. Now I collect Colts and Springfields with a smattering of semi-customs.

 

[Galadren]

Springfield Armory GI .45.

 

[MAURICE]

My first one was a Kimber Ultra CDP II that I got from a friend for a bargain. I traded it off for about what I had in it (Call it Karma) in a fit of foolishness. I've gone through a handful of others since and have a Kimber Custom II on lay away right now, but I will get another CDP II someday.

 

[xmanpike]

I bought my first last year. It was a Stainless Steel Colt Gold Cup Trophy .45 ACP. I love it and am continually learning about the gun and fixing little issues here and there. Nothing I have ever held compares to the feel of this gun!

 

[nad3ooo]

a friend of my family ran a pawn shop/gun shop/jewelry store, so i bought my first 1911 (AO ww2 model) when i bought my then future wife's engagement ring...i love her dearly and she has never given me any trouble...oh, and i like my wife too

 

[2nd 41]

1st was a Nickel plated series 80 Colt Gov. Absolutely beautiful. Pimpy lookin.

 

[Demitrios]

I know I promised photos of my first 1911 (The RIA 1911-A1) but I had two pistol purchase permits and I just had to have a second one to go with it. Meet my RIA's new older adopted brother the Dan Wesson Razorback-10.



















Look how well they play together.

 

[HardShell]

My first 1911-ish pistol was a Star PD .45, the first semi-auto I routinely CCW'd.

But my first "1911" (of many) was an AMT Hardballer Longslide. It wasn't as awful out of the box as I hear some talk about them being... but it wasn't exactly reliable either.

I had a good 'smith work it over until very little remained original, but now it is not only completely reliable but accurate and a joy to shoot as well.



I always chuckle to myself when I read someone's post about how terrible AMTs are, but rarely argue the point because I know how much work went into this one -- out of the box, I suppose many (most?) of them were pretty

 

[Eightball]

This one, a Kimber Tactical Custom II. Have since gotten the top end replaced with an internal extractor, and the bottom's getting work done by Robar (should get it back by the end of this week).

 

[devildave31]

My first, and definitely not last was an RIA 1911A1 GI package with the dark green dura-kote finish. picked it up NIB for $409, $315 of which was trade-in. Slapped on a Hogue wraparound grip with finger grooves, and re finished the sights (they had a bit of a glossy finish in the box). Other than that I absolutely love it. The guy that told me about it, said once I got a 1911, I would never buy another gun. I told him he was an idiot, because of course I would want more guns and he agreed. After shooting my RIA, I do see wher he was coming from, though.

 

[jordan1948]

Still got 5 months before I can buy mine. Planing on getting a RIA 5" though. Hopefully prices will still be somewhat reasonable by then IF they're even available.

 

[sharkhunter2018]

Here's mine, had it a little over a month now.

 

[fedlaw]

Some years ago, I was at the range requalifying, first with a revolver and then on to my SIG P220, when who should appear but my buddy ChuckB with his brand new Springfield Loaded. I qualified with the S & W and the asked if I could try the Springer. It only took 6 rds. I qualified with the Springer and haven't looked back. I sold my SIG's, my 625, etc.

 

[Dr_2_B]

No real story here. My first was a Charles Daly. I had a TREMENDOUS amount of trouble with it, but it actually seems to work now. But in the mean time, I guess I sorta turned off of them.

 

[az_imuth]

My first 1911 was this M1927 Sistema that I picked up around 2001. The finish has worn down pretty well, but I think I'll keep it as it is for a while. It's a great shooter and was an inexpensive way to get hooked into an expensive hobby.

 

[garyr]

My first was from when my grandfather died. I received that and his Mossberg 500A. It has a lot of sentimental value to me.

Colt Mark IV Series 70

 

[LancerMW]

techniclly it was an RIA

 

[wilkersk]

My uncle left me a 1911 A1 in is will. It turns out, my day "loaned" it to him in 1969. My dad bought it through a special sale made available to active duty personnel, directly from the RI armory in 1965.

Turns out, this was a 1964 National Match pistol (the most collectible). And to think my uncle had this thing shoved in a leather holster for years. My dad was actually a little pissed that my uncle never gave it back to him.

When my uncle passed, my cousin told me about the pistol. I offered to give it back to dad. But he said that it was always gonna be mine anyway and he didn't shoot anymore.

I remember my uncle carrying that pistol when I was a kid. He was the only grown up I knew that carried a gun. He was a one time sherrif's deputy and a bussiness man that frequently carried cash receipts and payroll.

That pistol was refurbed as a national match in 1964. But, it was built on a much older frame. To this day, it is the tightest, most accurate semi-auto pistol I own. And despite years of abuse on behalf of my uncle, the only wear is a prominent idiot mark, some holster wear, and some slight pitting.

 

[BMF500]

My first (bottom) Remington Rand

What was my latest (until it was stollen) on top, Para GI Expert

 

[Cowboybootnut]

My first was an Auto-Ordinance .45 in 1982. A lot of gunsmithing work went on to get that functional.

About the same time I bought an A-O in .38 Super. It was a better gun, but I still had some upgrades on it.

I sold the A-O .45, and bought a Colt Gvmt stainless Series 80 .38 Super. That is a great gun.

I also have a Taurus PT1911 .45 which has been a great gun, and one of my favorites and a Colt .45 Defender.

 

[Clarence]

The first was a Colt Combat Commander.

I don't really miss it. It jammed like crazy, but it was probably the magazines. There have been many since the first and I'll never be without a good 1911.

The current #1 is an Ed Brown Special Forces.

 

[ChapNelson]

Just got my first 1911 today (after the blasted 14 day wait - God bless the Kingdom of Hawaii). A used Taurus 1911 5" - with blonde Esmerelda grips. Also ordered a 22 conversion slide (Ciener) so I can afford to shoot it alot. Looking forward to range day!

Had CZs before, and a plastic gun. I like the heft of the 1911.

 

[EOD Guy in VA]

I own two 1911s, each for different reasons:

1. A US Army issued, 1914 manufactured, Colt with all original accessories. including an unopened box of Frankfort Arsenal, May 6, 1919, ammunition. I own it for its historical significance and wish it could talk and tell me where its been and what its seen.

2. A Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded because everyone should have a 1911 to shoot in their collection. I've found it every bit as good a custom 1911 for less money. It has been 100% reliable with excellent fit and finish. Mine is...
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=24