What was your First/Favorite 1911?

[LHB1]

1) First 1911 was a commercial Colt in .38 Super. Paid $50 for it in 1959. Later traded it for a Ruger .357 Mag revolver.

2) Most memorable 1911 was a commercial Colt in .45 ACP accurized by Al Dinan with a BoMar Low Profile rib on it. Used it in Bullseye competition during late '60s and early '70s. Stupidly sold it when I quit competing. BAD DECISION!!!!!!!!!

3) Favorite 1911 is my Wilson Classic .45 ACP with stainless frame, black ArmorTuff slide, S&A magwell, adjustable sights, and Esmeralda grips.

 

[Texas1911]

Kimber Custom II, it was a good pistol, looked pretty sharp with some Wilson goodies on it.

Depending on how the next few months go, I'll be buying an STI.

 

[LHB1]

Alan,
Thought you were going to have surgery today and be out for several days. Are you SuperMan or did the surgery get postponed?

 

[Texas1911]

The lights are on, but not everyone is home. I feel kinda out of it, but that won't stop me haha.

 

[RIATAC45]

I have a RIA Tactical, it is my first. I have alraedy done some upgrades to it. The next project is to build my own from scratch (when I can come up with the scratch)

Hope you are feeling better Alan!

 

[Jungle Work]

Mine was a Colt 1911A1 my dad gave my in 1958. Still have it. I have over 30 1911s or its variants now.

Jungle Work

 

[brainiac]

First one was my Kimber Custom TLE II in 2002(?). I have two other 1911's in addition to the Kimber now, but the TLE is still my favorite after thousands of rounds through it. The most accurate and best-shooting pistol I have ever owned in 35+ years of shooting.

 

[300shooter]

My first 1911 was my dad's gold cup my best 1911 is my Kimber SIS that
I just sold to pay bills I am so sad

 

[Army 1911]

My first 1911 was given to my by my dad and granddad. It was the 1911 that granddad carried in WWI, Dad carried in WWII and I in Vietnam. I was 11 when it was given to me.

 

[chevydeerhunter]

The first one I qualified with in the Army. They were getting rid of them and I asked the armorer if he could just "lose" one. Man I hated returning that one!

 

[LHB1]

My first 1911 was given to my by my dad and granddad. It was the 1911 that granddad carried in WWI, Dad carried in WWII and I in Vietnam. I was 11 when it was given to me.

Glad all of you came back safely. Wish that no one else would ever have to carry it in combat.

 

[chevydeerhunter]

My first 1911 was given to my by my dad and granddad. It was the 1911 that granddad carried in WWI, Dad carried in WWII and I in Vietnam. I was 11 when it was given to me.

Man, what a treasure. If that thing could talk...

 

[Texas1911]

My first 1911 was given to my by my dad and granddad. It was the 1911 that granddad carried in WWI, Dad carried in WWII and I in Vietnam. I was 11 when it was given to me.

That's a family treasure for sure.

Post a picture of it

 

[tex45acp]

That's a family treasure for sure.

Post a picture of it

Amen Brother!!

My first was my dads old Colt from WW2. When you shook it it sounded like a Mexican Maraca. It shot enything you could load in the mag.

I have had a dozen since then and my favoirite is my Wilson Combat Professional. The Professional is a 4" gun and mine is stainless. It is my primary carry weapon.

tex45acp

 

[Pappy]

NightHawk

I handled my son's Colt 1911.

I liked the feel and the way it handled.

And I went out and bought a NightHawk.

I liked it so much, I bought three more.....

 

[htxred]

my first 1911 was a para ordnance ssp i bought from gander mountain, it was used.

my favorite 1911 would have to be my twin dan wesson cbobs (10mm and .45acp)

but all have been sold. i like what i have now.

 

[fm2]

I have a Kimber from when they were in OR, that was my first 1911.

 

[phatcyclist]

I bought a Springfield G.I. a few months back, it's my first.

 

[tomhall75]

My Kimber Ultra Carry 2, first and so far only 1911. Love it.

 

[Bullseye Shooter]

Colt Series 70 Gold Cup that I bought "used" for $200 in 1976. The guy had put less than a box of shells through it. Of course, he had already thrown away the box and papers.

I still have it. I've replaced the rear sight pin twice and just replaced the Eliason rear sight with a new one. Things do wear out.