Colt 1911 Rig to share

[BlackCat1982]

I'd say this falls into the bracket of being a very venerable old gentleman of a piece. Well rescued.

[Richard2]

Wow! It is really a great pistol. Thanks for sharing.

[bronk]

solid pistols ..we used the 1911A1s into the mid 80s ! in the USMC ...thin grip....as with most weapons, it's the training and motivation of the user that greatly determines its effectiveness
..has the grip and thumb safety which I like ...I never had a misfire, and we were using very old pistols

[Tim030]

Yes thanks for sharing that gem. Don't see many like that. Very nice rig congrats.

Tim

[Gwar]

All I can add, nice acquisition !

[Greenhorn]

John, wonderful piece!

Such an early example you have there and it looks to be in very good condition.

Man, I’m a huge fan of the 1911 platform. In the right hands, 1911 are among the most accurate of all pistols and the .45 round is a good round, even in 2023. There’s a reason why some elite military and police teams still carry it.

Green

[Rescue190]

Thank you for the additional comments. I am happy to preserve it for a while.
John

[varifleman]

Very nice rig Greg; thanks for sharing. Note that magazine base on the right has the Canadian Broad arrow property mark like this one from my 1914 Colt Government Model pistol.

[PRE]

I've been patient.
I've been silent and supportive.
I've waited with faith and assuredness.

And yet, no range report so far SO,...?

Best,
Pat

[Rescue190]

I've been patient.
I've been silent and supportive.
I've waited with faith and assuredness.

And yet, no range report so far SO,...?

Best,
Pat

I have not shot it. I would certainly do it and I would expect 6" grouping at 30'. I struggle to maintain my normal shooting skills but my brother and I do have a military day at the range once a year. I will bring it next time we go.
John