[Ollymolly345]

A 1943 Colt Model 1911A1. It hooked me on 1911's ever since

 

[HOTCHKIS]

A Springfield Range Officer about 13yrs ago and then a higher end EB KC

 

[IraG2362]

I had always wanted one and I went to my LGS around 2010 with the intention of buying a Glock in .45. But there was a used Springer GI staring at me. I had recently got to enjoy my buddies 1911’s so I bought it. I took it apart and put it back together too many times to count then hit the range. Instant love despite the shitty GI sites.
For the long time addicts that remember the raffle I won, that GI became the base for my Joe C, Chuck and Lou collaboration. I just wish I had known more about them when Joe asked what features I wanted. I would have added a few things while keeping it as close to a plain Jane as possible. Still shoots tight groups, never has failed or even hiccuped, even after thousands of rounds fired. It is a true Family Heirloom.

Thank you Joe , Chuck and Lou for this amazing weapon. @pistolwretch @Joe C

 

[ThatDog]

Nostalgia for my long gone Colt LW Commander, serial# CLW024650.
I had to sell it in the early 80s.
Wish I could find it again.

 

[HOTCHKIS]

Nostalgia for my long gone Colt LW Commander, serial# CLW024650.
I had to sell it in the early 80s.
Wish I could find it again.

that's why I hate to sell any unless I have dupilicates

 

[Dub]

What was your first 1911 that got you into collecting them?


The first one for me was my TRP.

I was set up to run right out of the box. It's been a great gun and one that I'll never part with.





I subscribe to the theory that a solid carry gun & knife need solid backups.

I picked up this Loaded .45 new and have carried it quite a bit. It's been great and other than the checkering, the config is very similar to the TRP.

One of these days I'll send it off to a smith for some interesting work. Until then, I'll carry it and shoot the crap out of it.

 

[tex45acp]

I used to love to shoot my Granddads WW2 he brought back and fell in love with the gun and caliber, which made me want one really bad. In 2009 I found this Rock Island Arms government model, my first of many.

 

[Smm0130]

Dan Wesson Valor set the hook on me. And set deep

 

[Odgman]

Newer Springfield Armory Mil Spec....recently sold it as I picked up a Range Officer Operator to replace it...amongst a few others...lol

 

[Curly Scot]

My first one was a Kimber. Very disappointing. The one that started me down the path of John Moses Browning creation was Alex Zimmerman's creation the 50GI.
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[WVsig]

First 1911 was a NRM Colt SS. Traded it off after about 1 years of ownership for a Sig NSW P226 Navy. The original ones. Traded that for something I can't remember off the top of my head. The one that stuck and I still have is a Dan Wesson CBOB I bought at Gander M.ountain in VA for $799

 

[frankiestoys]

My first 1911
It’s long gone now

 

[Agrid]

Colt Government Series 70.

 

[safegun]

My first 1911 was a Kimber Stainless II, but I did not start collecting until I was blown away when an Atlas Athena melted into my hand like a glove. What a day and night difference on slide racking between Atlas and Kimber.

 

[BillKilgore]

This was my gateway drug to the addictive world of 1911s. A Colt Gold Cup Trophy in 2014. Still one of my favorites.

 

[Spec]

Colt Series 70 and Les Baer TRS.

 

[Metalman73]

My first was a Norinco I got when I turned 21. Never had an issue with that gun. I later saved for a Springfield and it broke the first time I shot it.

 

[Huff]

2005 ish picked up a used Springfield GI Mil Spec for $300, still have it. Doesn’t get a lot of range time but I won’t sell it.

 

[Laislo]

Bul Armory EDC 4.25" -- just this year! I was late to the game, but making-up for lost time.

 

[Coyote6974]

In reflecting back many years, the first 1911 pistol I can actually remember firing was a GI .45 while I was at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, in 1975. After we had completed our training with M-16's, they brought out a half dozen or so 1911's and "familiarized" us with the ole war horse. We lined up in columns, and each trainee was instructed on how to load the pistol, then fire a magazine of ammo, then make the pistol safe, and return it to the table.
The first 1911 I personally owned was a Colt Gold Cup that I bought in 1981. That pistol is now in the possession of a family member.
My real liking of the 1911 came about when I bought a pre series 80 Combat Commander. I became enamored with the beautiful polished blue steel. My like of the 1911 only grew when I got my hands on my first Commander chambered in .38 Super. Nothing much else will do these days.