My first 1911,a Springfield Armory.Whats your" first 1911."

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Kimber Custom Target II, with Heinie Fixed Straight 8 night sights.

It's also my favorite, even the I've now got a Colt, Springfield, and another Kimber (Classic Gold Match).
 
My first . . . and only . . . 1911 was a Colt 1911A1. WhenI was a kid backing the 60s, a friend of my Dad's knew I liked guns. One day, he handed me a grocery sack and said, "This is for you. I have no need for it.". When I looked inside, there was a pistol belt, mag pouch with two mags, holster and a pristine Colt parkerized 1911A1 - all government issued! It had been given to my Dad's friend by a Navy pilot who had carried it and brought it home after WWII.

I shot it a few times but could never hit the broad side of barn with it. Another friend of my Dad's, who was like a second father to me and he was a Marine in the Pacific during the war, taught me how to field strip the 1911 blindfolded one day on a bench in the back of his hardware store.

I kept the 1911A1 and trappings for many years but finally sold it as I wasn't shooting it and figured a Colt lover should have it. And yes, it brought very good money. Like many things in life, sometimes we regret things we have done. I'm glad somebody got it who would take care of it and enjoy it. But, now I'm thinking I might like to add the 45 cap to my line of cartridges that I reload. At some point, I might add a 1911 and have considered the Springfield gov. version. Just the history of the 1911 is fascinating and I can see why some folks are really wrapped up in them. Mostly though, I'm a vintage revolver guy and my wheeelguns far out number the two semi-autos I have. Amazing that the 1911 has always retained its popularity but when something works, it works!

Nice photos . . . really enjoyed them! :)
 
I avoided 1911's for the longest time and even the .45 acp altogether. I decided to get a Sig P245 which I hated. I shot extremely well with my P228 in 9mm and my P229 in .40 S&W, but the P245 and I did not get along. I took it to a gun show and traded it for a hard chromed Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special (plus cash of course). I have to say it was the best move of my life. I love that gun and everyone who shoots it is amazed by how well it shoots.
 
My 1st is a blued Charles Daley Officer Model. I still have it and is still one of my favorites.
 
My first, and only is a Springfield TRP. Bought it about 10 years ago and it's a fantastic gun. I did replace the FLGR with an Ed Brown GI plug and rod and otherwise it's stock.
 
My only model 1911 A1 is a Springfield Armory GI 45 model. Unfortunately, it has been plagued by erratic ejection.

It was given to me by a good friend whose son bought 2 identical pistols at the same time when coming back from a deployment in the Middle East. His pistol functions perfectly.
 
" My first 1911,a Springfield Armory.Whats your" first 1911."


Ruger SR1911. Nice shooter. Had it for about a year now and put about 1,000 rounds through it.
 
My first 1911, a 1948-made Argentine Sistema Colt, was purchased in the early 80s. Someone had worked on it and it had an incredible trigger and was a tack-driver despite its original tiny military sights. Some time later, in a fit of stupidity, I traded it away.

Four years later, while shopping a pawn shop in San Antonio, I recognized it in their handgun display case and bought it for less than I had sold it. I feel incredibly fortunate to have recovered it.

Please forgive the bad picture. Yes, it's in the white, original finish is long gone. It’s still a tack-driver:

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I have other 1911s, but this one is my favorite.

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Four years later, while shopping a pawn shop in San Antonio, I recognized it in their handgun display case and bought it for less than I had sold it.
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Wow, awesome story. I have some guns I sold/traded that I dream about finding again.
 
My first 1911,a Springfield Armory.Whats your" first 1911?
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My first was a 1911A1 I think Remington Rand compliments of the Marine Corps. I treated it like it was my very own. :)

Seriously, my first was a Colt Government Series 70 gun. To this day I collect the Colt Series 70 guns. With the exception of one 3" Kimber carry gun all of my 1911 guns are the older colt Guns.

Ron
 
My first, back in the 80's, was a Colt Lightweight Commander in .45. Wasn't thrilled with it because it had several issues I was unable to resolve and I gave up on autos all together to concentrate on revolvers (hey, it was the 80's)

More recently I've decided to try them again. I got a Stainless Springfield Loaded Target in 9mm. Fun gun. It has a few things I don't care for, but all in all a good gun.

More recently I ran into a too-good-to-pass-up-on deal on a blued Kimber Gold Match II in .45. Haven't had a chance to work with it much yet, but it is pretty. It's shot pretty well in my limited use of it.

One thing about 1911's I do like, there's plenty of parts and accessories for them.
 
Ok have been ignoring this post as who cares? But upon reconsideration i figure the great audience has been anxiously waiting my information: DCM Remington Rand arrived at the Railway Express office in Grand Forks North Dakota.
And at least a hundred 1911's since that one.
 
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