I got it for the historical value, it’s interesting to compare and contrast to more modern designs. It’s incredible how forward thinking Browning’s design was, and how it influenced later firearms.

Why? Because it's pointless to argue with 230 grains of aggression coming your way!

So truly glad that I went ahead and picked up a Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded chambered in .45ACP as my third handgun purchase in the end of 2019… Pretty much my favorite handgun of all… 👍🏼😎

The 1911 platform was adopted in March of 1911, after successfully completing the military trails and passing a 6000 round test with “Zero” malfunctions. Yes, 6000 rounds with zero malfunctions over 100 years ago! So if your 1911 doesn’t work, look in the mirror. Also, it was an evolution even at that point. JMB originally designed it to use the 38 ACP which was 130 grain at 1230 FPS. Sound familiar. Basically, a 9mm +P. This cartridge later became the 38 Super and was the most powerful semi automatic cartridge of its time. Basically, the most powerful production pistol until the 357 magnum appeared in 1935. Plus, the Army was having problems using a “38 Colt”, not a 38 Special. One shouldn’t mix that up. The Army wanted to replicate the performance of the 45 Colt, so JMB accomplished that, and made the necessary changes to his pistol to accommodate the larger caliber. It had the desired effect, and the rest is history. From that point forward, the 1911 platform has continuously evolved, using every new material and design advancement possible, which is why it still dominates most shooting sports. The 1911 is available in a slew of calibers from 22 to a 460. It is available in single stacks, double stacks, even a double barrel, if desired. Yes, a double stack 1911 is still a 1911 platform. I usually carry a 38 Super in this platform, but with my 45s I can use 45 ACP, 45 Super, 45 SMC, and even the mighty 460 Rowland with a kit, if I want. Honestly, I have all manner of pistols, polymers, revolvers, mouse guns, etc.; they all work well, and I love them all for certain purposes, but due to the slim for caliber design, its Versatility, aesthetics, point ability, and other undefinable attributes, it is my favorite platform.

I am certainly not the 1911 is the end all pistol guy, But I do cherish my Dan Wesson specialist I must say.. When done right a 1911 is a fantastic handgun.

I bought my 1911 for the same reason I bought my S&W Wheel gun they’re historically significant and still viable today. 😁👍

JMB a Mormon from Utah changed the world. He was the man

Enjoyable video. I carry a Kimber Stainless II or a Springfield Mil-Spec both govt sized in .45 acp as a daily carry. I love my 1911's and shoot and train with them regularly. Thanks

Whenever I think of a trusty pistol practical enough for CC, it’s none other than this one. First entered into service in 1911, 3 years before the beginning of WWI and 6 years before American forces joined in, this pistol has been used for over a century now, more than 110 years, and sought service in WWI, WWII, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, and The Gulf War before it was replaced sometime in the mid-1990s. Really, this weapon is a legend!

Amen brothers! Got my FS RIA 1911. Love it

I have five 1911s. I will get more.

Super awesome video guys!I could talk about 1911s all day. I personally think that 1911 45s are the very best simiautos on the planet. I carry a Springfield 4" aluminum frame with a Chip McCormick 8 round mag every where I go. Literally!If I go take a leak or walk 30 feet to the mailbox, I've got Miss Liese in my hand or sweat pants pocket. It sounds paranoid but I've been doing it for 15+ years and now it's just like breathing. It's not something I think about, I just automatically grab her without even knowing. She's just a part of me and I trust her to 100% protect me against any and all threats that I'll ever face up here in the NC mountains. Keep up the great work and stay safe 🙏

It was not the .38 Special. It was the .38 Long Colt that proved inadequate against the Philippine Moro Warriors. The .38 Special was an upgrade of the .38 Long Colt.

Going to pick up my new Stainless Garrison 9mm this weekend can’t wait to shoot it,already bought some black aluminum grips from Springfield Armory next purchase will be night sights

I grew up with M1911s; my late dad was a champion center fire bullseye shooter, and I inherited his National Match .45. I also carried one for a little while as a lieutenant in the army during the 1980s. Didn’t buy one myself until very recently, a RIA FS Ultra Tactical II in .45 ACP. It’s not my EDC - that’s a Springfield Armory 911 in .380 ACP - but it is my sidearm for my “sheepdog” role at my synagogue, loaded with Remington 185 grain HTPs. It is a powerful, accurate and reliable pistol. I don’t worry about high capacity as I don’t think it will take too many of those HTP slugs to do the job, as long as I do my part as a marksman. It’s a hefty pistol weight-wise but with the gun belt/OWB holster rig I got for it, it is actually quite comfortable to carry, and it disappears under my sport coat. If I lived in a part of the country where open carry was considered “normal” and didn’t freak people out, I’d carry it more often. The M1911 is the most popular semiautomatic pistol ever because it is easy to shoot accurately, it is still one of the safest designs to carry locked and locked, and it has amply proven itself to be reliable and effective in every imaginable environment and situation. I’m 60 years old now, but I’m sure it will still be in wide use, including by spec ops types, even after I’m gone.

I bought a Tisas .45 acp GI Government in OD Gren in 2020 and have 3500+ rds through it with literally NO malfunctions using a Mec-Gar mag that came with it, a Mec-Gar I bought afterwards as well as an auto ordnace stainless mag and two wilson combat mags. I've fired steel case, good brass, cheap brass and all ball ammo 230gr. Highly recommend them ... and they have Gov 70 internals with no firing pin safety and a decent normal trigger. Paid $386 ... new. Can't beat that with a stick.

I have owned and CCW a Colt 1991A1 Govt. model in 45 ACP since 1999. I love it. Can't beat the trigger and ergonomics. I found reliability is good so long as gun is well maintained and lubed. Only downside as I see it is weight and capacity. A good solid holster held close to the body mitigates weight to some degree. And as far as capacity, carry 3 extra mags.

Great 1911 review. Super nice to see experts chat about what they love. I so enjoyed this.

Series 70, boys!

I will say, I've got a plain-jane RIA FS GI model, and I have fed I have no idea how many rounds through, and have NEVER had one single hiccup. Ball, JHP, it eats them all. And it's the only .45 I can literally touch holes at 7 yards, offhand, and a 2" group offhand at 25 yards. Is it my favorite pistol? No. I'm a lefty, which doesn't help (I could add an ambi safety, but it would cost about $125), and the lack of night sights. And we won't talk about the hammer bite...which isn't it's fault, it's common for the design. But it's a 1911, and it's an experience everybody should have at least one of. It's a pistol that will make you look like you actually know how to shoot a pistol.

I carry a Glock 30SF as an everyday carry. I'll carry my 1911 on occasion, but the reason I don't carry it daily has less to do with capacity and more to do with weight and durability of finish. The Glocks are lighter and they just don't rust.

2011 prices are crazy when RI does a doublestack at budget prices. Why aren't there more out there?

More surprised y’all actually made it through the video without picking it up…

Historically, the 1911 was like the glock. Most parts were drop in parts because of military standards. It was required that all 1911 parts can be put in a bin from multiple manufacturers and a 1911 can be assembled without fitting. Because of all these custom 1911 makers and all these manufacturers wanting to do their own thing, now most 1911 parts need fitting

I wish that more variations of the 1911 these days could be had with the low beavertail - it never bothered me and I think it looks better than the up-swept style that's almost ubiquitous now.

The failure of the .38 S&W happened in Mindanao in the Philippines. They were called Juramentados by the Spanish. They would tie certain areas of their bodies with the skin of the rattan called Uwai to restrict blood flow. They would also tie their testicles tightly with the same material they tie their bodies on so that the pain would be concentrated in that area and they wouldn't experience pain in other parts of their bodies. The Moros would sprint toward their enemies with blades at the ready. It was more of close combat quarters.

Great video! Enjoyed the entire thing.

I kind of hate to admit it, but the Tisas 1911 I bought recently on an impulse is tight and shoots better than my Colt Gov Model. I was so impressed I went and bought a second compact model.

It's such a beautiful pistol. When the gun ban hit the UK, my grandfather had to turn his over and I got a replica to have displayed on the wall, in the hopes of someday owning one for myself

RIA the rock is my first no malfunction 500 rounds so far I agree about the finish it could be better but the thing is a sledge hammer it's a keeper.

Actually, it was .38 Colt. The 1911 was a process of refinement. The .45 ACP round was first introduced in 1905, but they didn't have the swinging link locking design until I think it was 1910. The original design incorporated a locking wedge key piece and twin swing links, which was less than optimal. Check out Forgotten Weapons videos on the 1911 for specifics on the progression, or even better is C&Rsenal's work. It goes into exhaustive detail...really great channel.

...read "The Guns of John Moses Browning" by Nathan Gorenstein...it was during the Philippine Insurrection that the need for a heavier caliber pist0ol became apparent...

I had a Ballester Molina back in the day and loved it.. Basically a 1911 with the improvements of the Hi Power, it was very, very accurate and saved my bacon a few times! These days I have a Star BM which is similar, other than being 9mm. Don't carry it much because parts are hard to find.

I love the rock island but had some trouble with one of their 22tcm and heard from others who got more complaints, So their slipping on their work. I got one of those turkish guns and It runs smooth.

Great content as always men.

For the 10mm 1911 - try using a 22lb Variable power recoil spring. It makes a world of difference in recoil.

SO I handled a RIA 1911, and couldn't’ get past the unsavory finish texture. Grip was ok, trigger was ok.

Ok, the trigger is great for sports competition. But I would NEVER pick a 1911 in service. It is heavy, sensible, not mud and waterresistant and has only little capacity magazines. In the case my life dependet on it, I would want to have AT LEAST 2x 17 rounds at my hands, not 2x 8! Also modern 9mm HPs are as lethal as the slow .45ACP. That's why I carry light weight polymer striker pistols. When if I feel like heavy metal I take my revolver with 7 rounds moon-clips. That's about the same capacity but much more reliable.

The trigger on a 1911 is my reason for loving the modern 1911 with a bull barrel and full length guide rod. And no barrel bushing. But in 9mm and aluminum frame instead of steel.

The country you were struggling with was the Philippines, not Papua New Guinea. It’s the only country in the Pacific that the US bought from Spain but actually stole from the Filipino people. (The country was not Spain’s to sell nor give away.) you’re right about the “Moros”, which was the term used in the Philippines to describe the Muslims in the southern region. The Spaniards called them “Juramentados”. The US’ war with the Philippines was right after the Spanish/American war.

I got mine for historical value as well. 1987 boot Marines learned with 1911. Actually first handgun I fired……

More misinformation from Sootch00. A 1911 is unsafe to be carried in the half-cock position - carry it either unloaded, or loaded with hammer cocked and safety engaged. Kimber’s firing pin safety is connected to the grip safety (AKA, Swartz-type safety) and not the trigger as with Colt Series 80. The Swartz-type safety does not affect trigger pull. A firing pin safety usually makes a gun drop-safe. Typically a gun without a firing pin safety will have a lightweight (titanium) firing pin that will not have the mass to ignite a primer if the gun is dropped.

The country you couldn't recall was the Philippines beginning circa 1898 during the Spanish-American War. But the problem whereby the issued .38 Special was ineffective were the Sulu region Muslims named Moros by Spain. Ferocious fighters, it was decided to ship the retired .45LC Colt revolvers (NOT the .45 ACP 1911s!) to the P.I. to fight the Moros at close range. Reports say the 12-ga Winchester 1897 was much more effective as even the .30-40 Krag sometimes couldn't save the American trooper rifleman who shot the Moro from the latter's Kris

I get a lot of people that criticize the 1911. I carry a 1911 full size concealed carry. I can conceal it very easily very well. I have several of them and I will continue to carry. I really have no issues with the weight or the size or anything like that but I get several people that want to criticize. It's an old design. It's it's this. Or it's that it's too heavy. It's too big. It's too expensive. It's it doesn't have this. It doesn't have that. It's a single stack and very easily. Can counter them by saying well. There are very few handguns today that have do not incorporate one or more of the designs of the 1911 till barrel being the biggest one. The slide design being another one. The lockup mean another one. There are several design elements of the 1911 that fit into nearly all modern handguns. They're a few that don't, but nearly all modern egus and I get a few that oh, it's not for amateurs for beginners and the 1911 is very easy to learn the safety on it. The thumb safety is intuitive to learn. The thumb really wants to go in that position and everybody talks about muscle memory muscle memory. But for some reason when it comes to a thumb safety they flip the other direction and go. Oh but I don't want to think about it. I don't want to have to remember that I've had 1911 for years. I have the same action, the thumb break action for the thumb safety. Even when I carry a Glock and I draw a glock, I still do the same thumb action. It's not a big deal. Just practice which is what everybody can constantly. He says do practice practice practice, don't buy it, sticking a box, put it under the bed and forget about it. I've had some people say well. It's not that safe and it's very safe. I've had some people that said that it it requires a lot of maintenance. Quite honestly, I have not found it to him a 1911 to require more maintenance than any other handgun that I've ever owned. So I'm not 100% sure of what this extra maintenance everybody keeps talking about that a 1911 supposedly has to have and it could be that. I don't see it because it's something I do on a regular basis. Anyway, it was what I was taught to do with them and I just don't see it. I don't know but I I don't see extra maintenance that I don't do with other guns so I don't know what's. What's the deal on that? I have a lot of fun shooting and everybody I take to the range that's never shot a gun before I hand them one of my 1911s and 9 mm and they absolutely love it and have a blast. I can handle my Glock and they don't quite like it as much

When John M. Browning would have had a time machine, he would travel to the future and return with a P220 and offer it in 1911 at the military without any changes.

Statistics indicate: 3 shots fired at 6 feet. I don't trust a single-action trigger in such a nervous environment ... accidential shots can be fired ... I saw this in the Army!

Iconic gun made for the cartridge .45 ACP. A man stopper.

Cocked and locked is the only way to carry the 1911. Went to an outdoor range today and got scolded for firing to fast. It's a brand new .45 Emissary, which has an extremely tight slide and slide release. I ran 200 rounds of ball ammo with some FTF that may have been operator related because this is my first 1911. I wanted to see how fast I could run it and would it run all 8 rounds with self-defense ammo. Well, it passed that test but the range officer reminded me that wasn't allowed. My bad, I lost my mind for about 5 seconds.

Bought a SA Ronin 45 acp last year. Beat the piss out of it ever since. Tons of scratches and dings. Runs every type of 45 ammo out there, with zero malfunctions.

I owned a Taurus .45 1911 works very well.......no hiccups no issues.

Enjoyin the video! Can't totally understand why I like 1911s so much. They are the bomb!! :) Even strong hand shooting is easy AND accurate!! PING PING PING!!

I've got a 1943 M1911A1 and a Ruger SR1911 5". Love em both; rarely carry them. Usually a Beretta guy

Like all guns, and have various calibers and types both in revolvers and semi auto pistols, like my 1911a1s in 45 acp and one of my favorite caliber options, also 357 magnum and 357 sig ,and the 40 s&w , carried 45 acp and 38 special in the military and various calibers in law enforcement , mostly 357 magnum and 38 special back in the 80s, 45 acp is a excellent choice for CQB home defense purposes and less likely to cause collateral Casualties /damage One of my favorite 1911a1 is a stainless FS RIA 45 acp, and a Taurus millennium pro DS 24/7 45 acp stainless , and a Glock 33 gen3 357 sig my main house defense pistols,along with a 12 gauge pump and good ole 00 buck and slugs 🤠

Just bought my first 1911 and I am in love 💕

If someone new has a problem with a 1911, never blame the pistol.

Recently added a Rock Island 9mm Officer with FDE Ceracote that looks nice and is easier to conceal. Now prefer J Frame, 1911 or CZ75 for conceal carry after carrying polymer striker fired pistols for a long time. Good discussion.

Very interesting. Thanks! I have a Colt Series 70 I enjoy shooting.

Is Robbie’s opinion of the Wilson mags due to the bypassing of the controlled feed mechanism? With an out of spec 1911, telling someone to get better mags (ie Wilson) makes sense, because it fixes jams by bypassing the mechanism by which they are happening. But, for an in spec 1911, that might not be the greatest idea, mostly because of the fact that the reason 1911s can be so reliable is directly due to the controlled feed mechanism. There’s a reason you can fire a 1911 upside down, after all…

It was the .38 Long Colt that was in Government Service in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

For me At first, historical value. Butbafter firing one for the first time in 9mm, I was like: "this is thengun for me". And true enough i've shot taurus, glocks, sigs. And none of them handled well nir groupings as tight as with a 1911. Now i own a shooters arms "trooper" (ATI 1911MS) in the 9mm and dont regret a bit.

3:13 "... .38 Special..." Slight error here. Smith & Wesson developed the .38 Special as a response to the problems associated with the .38 Long Colt ammunition used by the standard U. S. Army double-action revolver of the Spanish American War and the subsequent Filipino Insurrection, the Colt M1892. The .38 Long Colt was originally a black powder cartridge, which certainly contributed to its problems. An improved smokeless powder version of the cartridge appeared in 1902, but too late for service in the Philipines. While it is true that there were requests for .45-caliber M1873 SAA revolvers to be brought out of storage and re-issued to the troops for service in the Philipines, I have not seen evidence that any action was taken regarding those requests, though undoubtedly some private-purchase Colt single-action revolvers were carried. Be that as it may, the experience against the Moros cemented the idea in the minds of many United States officers that the next adopted Army pistol would have to be a .45-caliber weapon. Consequently, Smith & Wesson could generate little interest in their new .38 Special handguns amongst the officers of the ordnance service of the War Department. The Thompson-LeGarde tests on livestock and human cadavers confirmed the effectiveness of .45-calibers bullets, and thus it was stipulated that all submitted designs answering the Army's new requirement for a self-loading handgun must be in that caliber. Smith & Wesson had no self-loader prototype and consequently submitted nothing to fill that requirement. As we all know, the main players in that competition were Colt, Savage, and Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), and their submissions were chambered for John Moses Browning's .45 ACP cartridge. DWM produced a few hand-made .45 prototypes which were highly regarded, but they were uninterested in producing more examples for field testing because in 1906 the German Army adopted the 9mm Parabellum version of Georg Luger's handgun. The massive Imperial Army promised to buy hundred of thousands more guns than the tiny and underfunded U. S. Army could afford, leaving the field to Colt, Savage, and a few hopeless also-rans like the White-Merrill. After the Colt M1911 was adopted, the Ordnance Board issued a requirement for a revolver as an alternative standard handgun but chambered for the same .45 ACP round as used by the M1911. Both Colt and Smith & Wesson responded with a 6-shot revolver, and both were adopted as the M1917. The timing was fortuitous, because the United States declared war on the Central Powers in 1917, and Colt was unable to meet the vastly increased demand for pistols with their M1911 alone.

Yes! The .45 ball cartridge is perfectly acceptable as a defensive round...not so for 9mm, and .40 or 10mm is marginal due to the added velocity.

grip safety feature came about because the cavalry wanted it they thought there would be a accidental discharge on horse back and the moros were in the philippines the interest in the 45 came about because marines in south america were have the same problem but had privately bought 1905 45 and reports were coming back good so they decided to check it out

Also get a Mil Spec, All iterchangeable. My Iver Johnson has never failed me at all. Or my Rock Island, I have swaped parts to see if would work and they do.

Why? Because it's still the best full-size defensive sidearm.

The 1911's been around. It stood the time. There's only a handful of guns that can say that 1911 the Browning AR-15 the Glock Breda 92 the CZ you know there's only a few of them that can say they've been around for several decades and still being manufactured by somebody. But the 1911 is the oldest. It's the original and it's hard to beat

Love those decorations on the wall🙃

If you ever want to know anything about historical guns go to forgotten weapons on KZfaq Ian's awesome

The worst thing about my Springfield 1911 45cal is cleaning and reassembly

Good vid! I have a 1945 A-1, & a G.C. - N.M. Mk IV, Series 70. Don't know which one I like better.... 🥰🥰🥰

It was in the Philippians where the 27th Infantry Wolfhounds who fought the Moro's ran into the issue asking for a 38 special round to be replaced, so the 45 ACP came out.

It was developed in response to the ineffectiveness of the U.S. Army’s then sidearm, the Colt M1892 revolver. U.S. troops sent to the Philippines during the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) discovered the revolver’s .38 Long Colt (not the more powerful 38 special) cartridge lacked the ability to reliably incapacitate Moro warriors in combat. The Muslim warriors tied off their limbs to prevent blood loss. They were still able to get within striking distance of U.S. soldiers with melee weapons, even after being shot.

Even if you do not carry a 1911, having one and shooting it is fun. I carried a 1911 for a long time, but time marched forward and I now carry a G19. Yes, I love, love, love 1911 guns, but the Glock does not rust, it is almost indestructible, and I get more ammo capacity. All of that said, I am not going to sell my many 1911 guns. I do not love the polymer guns. I see them as an ugly tool, though they work well.

I was at the range today after watching this video a few days ago, and the side stop on my CZ-P07 failed. This happened after just over 2000 rounds through the gun.

Best trigger, reliability, accuracy, all steel!!!!!

You are talking about the Moros in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, where the " 1911 " was designed to counter the Moros' suicidal attacks.

Metro Arms is NOT a Turkish gun maker, they are made in the Philippines and the company was started in 2011.

Your videos rock love em

Ed Brown mags are on sale this week.

Magnum PI

Oh that’s an easy one. Name me a single thing that was made in 1911 and as if this had is still a major item without any changes from when it was designed!! When it was designed the vehicle was a ford model T. Also the weight of the 1911 didn’t bother men then , it only bothers the weaker men we have now!!

Sorry that I miss the live show! All good information!

The 1911 has two safeties external safeties that have to be manipulated before it'll fire which makes it a very safe firearm, but there are people that just don't believe it's a good fire because it's around so long but modern 1911s are actually very good and even the cheap manufacturers have gotten to where they're really good at manufacturing 1911s

...I agree...no man can own too many 1911s

@ 3:43-if I remember correctly, this was common in the Philippine Insurrection

Which 1911 45 ACP, in your opinion, is the best "bang for the buck" (pardon the pun) at around $1k... or less. Manufacturer, model, etc... Thanks! Great videos!

There is only one answer to that question... Because it is the most BEAUTIFUL handgun ever!

It was the Moros in the Philippines 🇵🇭

I have friends that know nothing about firearms but they know Glock, it's the Kleenex of firearms.

Try also the Shooters Arms 1911s. You'll be surprised how well-made they are.

I learned on a Glock - yet when I bought my first personal it was a Springfield 1911 EMP in 9m- and loved it. So the second was a Springfield 1911Mil-Spec 45 -and loved that too. My third is the Kimber 1911 Pro Carry 11 in stainless steel 45 ACP - Best ever! When I think about that Glock all I can say is Yuck! My favorite out of all of them is the Kimber. Smooth as butter for this lady with arthritis.

It was the Spanish-American war. We took the islands in the south Pacific Islands away and from the Spanish and there was an uprising and the Samoans and and I'm not sure it was the 38th special but it was a 38 and there's several 38s but it was a 38 caliber revolver and they were shooting them six times in. These guys were just basically brushing off the shots and going up and devastating the US forces but the but it was a Samoan uprising that you're talking about there

FMJ for carry?!

Sootch and Robbie trolling the Glock bois with this title 😂🤣👍

*Guys..... 450 Rowland ? Well, maybe Johnny Rowland should have numbered it 450..... However, for some reason, he decided on 460 Rowland. Probably to avoid confusion with all of the other 450 rounds on the market....or now obsolete and unavailable.*

I’m a lefty no problems thanks to Uncle Sam and yes the rock islands have changed a lot

on kimber it is not a series 80 and does not effect trigger pull, if you are trying to educate please be accurate

Picked up a Tisas 1911 A1 for 309 and free shipping. couldn't pass it up.

They had the 38 long colt not a 38 special during the hispanoamerican war.

Bring back a 38Super,400 Corbon, in the Combat Commander Model & Officer Model.