Yeah I was wondering if they Military would go with the .40 S&W it seems like a great overall round for that sort of job. It packs a wallop and it still has something like 12-14 round mags usually. I sure wish I could afford a Colt 1911, oh well maybe one day. =/
A really interesting educational video. I love the history and heritage of this pistol. I just bought a BB firing replica which is the best we can get in the UK. We had handguns banned here, and the result is law abiding citizens can no longer own a handgun, but criminals can buy them in the right pubs, and the Government does nothing. The USA shooting fraternity deserve huge respect for not allowing this shit to happen to them.
You can get 8 round mags for those hell I even bought a 15 round mag for mine. And really? You can't handle a .45? What the hell type of american says that.
I taught the Glock (G23/23) for many years at an academy range for law enforcement personnel. It is a fine gun to shoot and teach, but I still feel that the best combat handgun is the 1911-series. I have a .45 Springfield Armory M1911A1 and a .45 Colt Officer's ACP. I will carry either in concealed carry with no problem. If you want to carry one, then get "hardwired to the 1911" first through training in it's safe operation.
i may know someone with one it has no serial number wooden grip says patened 1897 it has a horse with 2 line things through it but absolutely no circle around it...it is model 1911 he would like to know if he needs to have any papers/registration for it and how much it is worth???
i have an original colt 1911 government model pachmayer combat special from 1978 and its still the best handgun iv'e ever owned. also great review thanks
that Americans think that apple pie is typical American i find really annoying. We have eaten apple pie in europe before the USA declared independence. During the times when we i Sweden were vikings we ate a lot of apples and made pies, that was around 800 A D... But good video :P
@Moonrift Yeah, but have you TASTED an American apple pie? You europeans make pies that taste like dirt. You may have done it first, but we do it better
@kimberHD45 Mabe your pie tasted a bit better, sometimes. But thats becouse our contains apples and flour where your only is made by fat. Fat taste good, but you americans have a serious weight problem too ;) Have you ever been to Europe? Visited Stockholm? If no i really dont think you have anything to say. But i like USA, i like your food. But after 3 weeks on the east coast i honestly felt a bit sick. But a probably just need some time to adjust my body to three times more calories ;)
@kimberHD45 ... And I dont want to flame this but: Yes, americans do a lot of thing vary good, but I can assure you that I can make a loooooong list of stolen technology that americans just taken and claimed to be their own.
But thanks for helping out whith the germans during both world wars =) Im sure the colt played a big part in that
"If you can't shoot a 45 ACP, you shouldn't be in the military in the first place"
From that comment alone sir, you have discredited yourself and everything you stand for in terms of firearms. Not every branch of the military is combat oriented and not all of us go out everyday and say "how many (insert racial slur here) am I going to shoot today?" Because of that comment from your mouth you have solidified my decision to only watch Hcock45 and his opinions on everything dealing with firearms.
Also, you should know that the fact that some military members may not be in combat arms is irrelevant. People who are armed, regardless of what they do, are armed so they can use the weapon. Please don't rage about the military with zero knowledge of it.
I have a 8 round clip and my 1911 has a muzzle break on it. ..plus, laser sights from the handle..a really cool gun!...;-)...oh, I have tracer bullets too!..;-D
Perhaps the most attractive pistol of all pistols. You're right, this pistol is as American as Apple Pie. Watching TV shows like "The Untouchables" with Robert Stack and "Swat" series in the 70's with Steve Forest infatuated me with the.45 automatic by its sleek design. I've never fired this weapon but I've fired the Glock .40 pistol. I can't wait to get an opportunity to get my 1st experience with it. God Bless American, God Bless the Republic!
45 acp, to me isnt hard to shoot and im only 15, i shoot my dads 1911 and usp 45 all the time and it feels fine, even when i shot some really hot 357 magnums it felt just fine, some people mustve been real wimps back then, shit
It is interesting that you mention the "wimp factor", in regards to soldiers not being abel to handle the recoil. I worked in the Pentagon at this time, and there was immense pressure to get away from the the 1911. There was a HUGE influx of women enlisting in various MOSs, among those, the MP corps... The 1911 proved to be very difficult for them, and many female officers to qualify with. That changed with the Baretta, where qualification scores skyrocketed, once the Baretta was adopted.
Im a police officer in South Texas and i carry a COLT 1911 MK IV SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT MODEL .45 as my duty weapon with one hollow point in the tube and the rest full metal jacket.
Grüße Fräulein, Sturm-Verbot-Führer, I spent some time in the city on the Internet and I tried to think of the expression to describe over the Elegie and this now am the automatic Coltpistole of the expression, when each photos makes, which look them like performa trade marks and belgiums
its funny when you mention soldiers in the Army complaining about the recoil on the .45, thats part of the reason they got rid of the M14 in Vietnam too., Cool video, nice grouping.
don't understand the whole "don't drop the slide on an empty chamber" it's not like the round cushions it any. whether there's a round in the chamber or not it's still going to close with the same force....
I'm 14, 5'8 and under 100 pounds. I'm incredibly small and not the strongest but I have shot this gun and the recoil didn't mess with me that bad. How where people in the military bitching about the recoil?
so ya the M1911 colt is so good that a game(s) call metal gear solid(mgs) (3,4, and peace walker) is used for the guy u play as and i love using it. I like mgs 3 best becouse it has so much shit on it it makes me whana get one and do what they did to it. also if you hate the the gun that got rid of the M1911 you know the M9 give me a HELL YA!!!
9x19mm (9mm Luger to most Americans) is really sweet to shoot out of certain full size pistols like the CZ-75, Browning Hi-Power. If you're used to shooting .45 acp, 9x19 is like shooting a BB gun by comparison, you can put two shots within an inch of eachother in the time it takes you to acquire another sight picture with a 1911.
You people that are talking in a scornful way about gays in the military are simply disgusting. I have the utmost respect for every good man, especially ones that serve in the military. All men are created equal, but none are created the same. Just because someone was born different than you does not mean that you are any better. If you see yourself as better than others, than you have no respect. And those that dont respect each of their brothers do not belong in our great nation's military.
I spent 5 years in the US Army as a MP and I carried the Beretta M92 pistol on a daily basis. And, speaking for myself and all my buddies, we all wanted the 1911 back because most time if we were in combat or in a law enforcement capacity the 9mm was usually underpowered and outmatched by the attackers we were defending ourselves aginst. I WANT THE 1911 BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If i ever gonna have a gun.. it would be a 1911. The classic Colt goverment is well known both from old and youngs today. Who knows how long it will be in stock..
I taught marksmanship in the US Coast Guard and I can tell you this.. it was easy to teach the ladies how to shoot the .45 VERY well.. but they had one hell of a time with the fat handle an long reach for double action for first shot.
I keep saying I need a 1911 45. The question is which brand. After view this video I will start looking. Thank you for providing us with information to us. Have a great day.
i hate people saying "its a man stoper" there ALL man stopers! i garuentee u if you get shot anywhere on ur body excpet if it grazzes u you will be going DOWN idc at what range or anything even a 22 can kill u in 1 shot and its stupid people think ud get right back up and keep going and gunning after geting shot
orig.1911 colt 45 has a history of failures in the Philippine Moro insurgency, yet it saves a lot of American soldier life. The gun was made not for accuracy but close quarter shoot out agains determined enemies. My great grandfather told a story about an american officer and his men were surrounded by 10 or more Muslim Moros, all charging with their sharp bolos, with 45 cal, in both hand stop them cold. The next wave he wasn't lucky.. his 45 acp jam and he was hack in half in front of his men.
Picked up a 70 series yesterday from my local shop It is pretty dirty, but not too beat up. Great condition otherwise. My only concerns are the thumb safety. The thumb safety is rough at best. No click, but rather a lurch; almost a 2 handed operation, and certainly a 2 handed operation to disengage from full safe position. Do you think this may be a problem or just gunk? I plan to tear it down to the frame after work and run the small parts through a jewelry cleaner. Any suggestions?
I carried my 1911 for 25 hrs before being forced to carry a glock 40 cal for the last 6years at a large calif sheriffs dept. I plan on taking it with me to the next world. Although the glock always works and is reliable, it's dog ugly compared to my Colt.
My issue is a 1911 A1 pistol with Serial No. 1981277. It was reconditioned by ANAD in 11/89. I would like to confirm if by the Serial Nr. it belongs to Colt?
Does 5 pounds total weight of the pistol, a necessary weight for the caliber .45 to dampen its strong recoil? If not then the lighter .45 glocks are very shootable?
Im a police officer in South Texas and i carry a COLT MK IV SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT 1911 .45 at work but since i cant find any reliable ammo in hollow point my first round is a hollow point Plus P and all the rest are FMJ. If you know of any good ammo let me know.
Beautiful 1911...I got a kimber 1911 45 acp with 12 round mag..but I rather still shoot my glock 21with 40round...but u should do a video on the glock 17 or the glock 18...but to me I'm a big fan of the .45 family..just loving the power of the 45..
The only down side to that rascal is the confidence it gives you when its rideing on your hip. I carried 1911's religously during plain clothes leo work. Hindsight being 20/20; I probably let that confidence put me in some situations where I should have put some space between self, and zombies. That was back before you had ten cops to screw in a light bulb; all alone, with 40min+ response times being the norm. Nose to nose with zombies? Make mine a 1911!
Seriously Beretta is a disgarce to firearms, couldn't agree more, Wimp factor? yup if you can't handle the recoil of a 45, I'm sure others will agree that we don't want your candy ass defending our nation
You don't by some chance have Colts top of the line Special Combat Government model do you. If not have you ever shot one or seen one up close and seen it's craftsmanship first hand.
the reason why the military switched to the baretta 92f is because it hold a 15-18 shot magazine. the colt 45 can only hold 8 rounds. no solider would ever say the colt 45 auto was too tough for them to fire. its just a question of ''do i want an 8 shot clip or a 15 to 18 round clip
At the begginig of the 80s the US army began to get full of gays intead of real men, and according to that they ruinned our fave pistol. Long live the COLT M1911A1 .45 ACP.
@santoroyerdeantorcha I agree.... maybe because that pistol has lots of recoil, and those gay's complaint it ruin their nails and ears and started to drop those pistol and cover their ears screemmmmmiiinnngg .
@philip2go Yes, That pistol is a mans pistol, Thanks for your support. Keep it up. Let's show the army we want our old war horse back, I love CALL OF DUTY.
@philip2go They need to be shown what a real pistol is, I admit liking the 9mm but The .45 acp m1911 is a true gun. At least the US army should had used the Browning Hi-power It dosen't matter 9mm but at least is a Browning desing. Stupid gays.
@MrTheCommander Its not fear to that my friend, Its the fear of what things have become. I will not join the US military till there's an M1911a1 45 acp as the main side arm and real men in the military, If not I'll join the KKK.
you and wafflecushioned should really think about what I just said. maybe you'll learn something instead of going through your whole life as an ignorant hardhead.
@willythefrog1 .45 acp mans caliber, for men and no girls allowed (9mm). Me ignorant? is about stopping power not how many bullets hit target nor muzzle rising. Thank you.
Excellent review, sir. The Colt M1911 is one of my dream guns, and every time people try to suck off the 9mm to me and tell me how great it is, all I do is show them this video - it shows them the error of their ways DAMNED quick!
Hello. I have a particular Colt Government Model that has a paculiar barrel bushing called a collet (?). It clamps on to the barrel & I don't like it. I'd like to change it or replace it with a regular bushing. Can this be done? OR should I just leave it the way it is as it is a 70 series? Thank You. Sincerely, JAMES.
nice video im trying choose between colt 45 commander stainless
and s&w 10mm fbi issue model 1076 i remember my dads army issue 1911 45 auto and it shot nice not to hard not too wimpy but i understand the 10mm will be alot more recoil so what you think i should go for thanks
hey sootch, i have a 1911 series 70 government, and i was curious about finding a commander barrel and slide and putting them on my 1911, if I did that would my gun still work correctly?
I'm a total noob when it comes to fire arm appreciation, but I really love this freakin' gun.
Compared to the Barreta or Glock, this is my favorite gun. I like the design of it, it just looks like it would feel so comfy and accurate in your hand.
But I want to know some Cons.
One guy told me that a down side to the 1911's is that it's a single action pistol. Which means you have to cock it initially?
If you hoist it cocked, they say that a heavy bump can get it fired off. That's dangerous...
i wuzz drunk ass fuck this new years and shot my 45 several times and i forgot to check the chaber ,,,,,opsss i shot a hole in my window frame,,, man it scared the hell out of me,,,,=( i love the way it smells after shooting it !
i love the colt 1911 .45 it is the best handgun ever invented it is a shame that now the military uses the 9mm i means its pathetic 50cent got shot 9 times with it and you wonder how he survived if it was a 45. cal he would have been down after one mayb two at max. the europeans need to grow a pair and get a damn .45
@Keichwoud357 while yes it may be cheaper it shouldnt be a replacement for the 45. just because it more affordable and over the long run it is cheaper i mean think about it, it took the 45. over 40 years to become unrealiable and cheaper while it take the 9 less than ten the 45 allow you to carry less ammo cause if u hit someone with it they are going down period no ? asked while i respect your oppion i respectfully agree to disagree the 45. is the ultimate handgun
Man, I'm 15 and I love shooting the 1911. I was in upstate New York with a couple of friends and a grandfather named "Dick". He was in WWII so we had some SPAM and ended the day by shooting his 1911. Then we did it in the dark to see the spectacular muzzle flash.
i've seen a man shot with a 45acp, regular fmg round, took it strait into the chest, he was dead in less that 30 seconds. I've seen a man shot twice with a ranger talon in 9mm. he is still alive, barely. i wouldn't consider any thing less that 45 for self defence. i don't want to upset any one who packs a 380 or 9mm, but ya cant argue the facts.
this one and the cz is the most ergonomics gun i know, got em both, and they are very pointable. for ex, what happens when u draw the glock and aim? you look right down the.. what do say in english, slide? The glock is a very good gun but the grip angle is strange.
That old Colt M1911 I had in the Army would rattle like hell when you shook it but it went BANG every time:) Hey my Metro Arms AC II M1911 45 ($420)came with (1) 8 round ACT mag. Its a great one but I was thinking about buying some
COLT Hartford Ct!!!!!!!!!
nick54372 54 minutes ago
00:53 hes hold the colt gun like a gangster XD
xxXblackbombXxx 1 day ago
Yeah I was wondering if they Military would go with the .40 S&W it seems like a great overall round for that sort of job. It packs a wallop and it still has something like 12-14 round mags usually. I sure wish I could afford a Colt 1911, oh well maybe one day. =/
Peidmonte89 3 weeks ago
@Peidmonte89 i hear you man..the 1911 cost as much as my ar 15 and cost more then other brand ar's..lol still though im saving for one
JUKEBOXX1990 2 weeks ago
A really interesting educational video. I love the history and heritage of this pistol. I just bought a BB firing replica which is the best we can get in the UK. We had handguns banned here, and the result is law abiding citizens can no longer own a handgun, but criminals can buy them in the right pubs, and the Government does nothing. The USA shooting fraternity deserve huge respect for not allowing this shit to happen to them.
londonbill100 3 weeks ago
@londonbill100 im sorry for your loss..and im over here bitching about 10 round mags but cant even have a gun..ill shut up up now..
JUKEBOXX1990 2 weeks ago
what do you mean when you said releasing the slide on an empty chamber is not good?
T1ger8oi 3 weeks ago
I want your knive, I don't care about the gun anymore, I just want that knive.
antonio8332 4 weeks ago
The greatest pistol ever manufactured.
techgeek97 4 weeks ago
You can get 8 round mags for those hell I even bought a 15 round mag for mine. And really? You can't handle a .45? What the hell type of american says that.
lasershow215 1 month ago
@lasershow215 Not dirrected to you, to the soldiers.
lasershow215 1 month ago
Can u shoot a rpg
Minecraft5100 1 month ago
I taught the Glock (G23/23) for many years at an academy range for law enforcement personnel. It is a fine gun to shoot and teach, but I still feel that the best combat handgun is the 1911-series. I have a .45 Springfield Armory M1911A1 and a .45 Colt Officer's ACP. I will carry either in concealed carry with no problem. If you want to carry one, then get "hardwired to the 1911" first through training in it's safe operation.
Nanjing03 1 month ago
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i may know someone with one it has no serial number wooden grip says patened 1897 it has a horse with 2 line things through it but absolutely no circle around it...it is model 1911 he would like to know if he needs to have any papers/registration for it and how much it is worth???
kylewing34 1 month ago
Great teacher! Remember the Alamo!
blesstolive 1 month ago
im 13 and i can shot a 45acp 1911
TheMegalaser 1 month ago
@TheMegalaser i yam sixtee tree and i kan spel
neighbour666 1 month ago
@TheMegalaser I'm 12 years old and what is this.
MrMacSpiffy 1 month ago
i have an original colt 1911 government model pachmayer combat special from 1978 and its still the best handgun iv'e ever owned. also great review thanks
jakejames5150 1 month ago
"If you can't shoot a .45 ACP you don't belong in the military anyway."
I love it.
alphadogs1 1 month ago 20
@alphadogs1 It's true I have seen children shoot 1911's with out bitching
BALJIT147 1 month ago
you definitely wouldn't hear complaints from the infantry
MojoBeje 1 week ago
that Americans think that apple pie is typical American i find really annoying. We have eaten apple pie in europe before the USA declared independence. During the times when we i Sweden were vikings we ate a lot of apples and made pies, that was around 800 A D... But good video :P
Moonrift 1 month ago
@Moonrift Yeah, but have you TASTED an American apple pie? You europeans make pies that taste like dirt. You may have done it first, but we do it better
kimberHD45 1 month ago
@kimberHD45 Mabe your pie tasted a bit better, sometimes. But thats becouse our contains apples and flour where your only is made by fat. Fat taste good, but you americans have a serious weight problem too ;) Have you ever been to Europe? Visited Stockholm? If no i really dont think you have anything to say. But i like USA, i like your food. But after 3 weeks on the east coast i honestly felt a bit sick. But a probably just need some time to adjust my body to three times more calories ;)
Moonrift 1 month ago
@kimberHD45 ... And I dont want to flame this but: Yes, americans do a lot of thing vary good, but I can assure you that I can make a loooooong list of stolen technology that americans just taken and claimed to be their own.
But thanks for helping out whith the germans during both world wars =) Im sure the colt played a big part in that
Moonrift 1 month ago
I own a mk4 series 70 gold cup national match... luv it <3
BadAssEngineering 1 month ago
I served form 88-92 and the USN was still using the 1911. To be honest, I never served on a ship the had anything other than the 1911.
snappydog357 1 month ago
"If you can't shoot a 45 ACP, you shouldn't be in the military in the first place"
From that comment alone sir, you have discredited yourself and everything you stand for in terms of firearms. Not every branch of the military is combat oriented and not all of us go out everyday and say "how many (insert racial slur here) am I going to shoot today?" Because of that comment from your mouth you have solidified my decision to only watch Hcock45 and his opinions on everything dealing with firearms.
markisbaldcore 2 months ago
@markisbaldcore
Thank you for that overreaction. We won't miss you.
gtp77 2 months ago
@markisbaldcore
Also, you should know that the fact that some military members may not be in combat arms is irrelevant. People who are armed, regardless of what they do, are armed so they can use the weapon. Please don't rage about the military with zero knowledge of it.
gtp77 2 months ago
@markisbaldcore WTF is a branch of the military for, if not "combat oriented"???
kimberHD45 1 month ago 3
@kimberHD45 men who stare at goats :)
jakejames5150 1 month ago
they are called POG's
MojoBeje 1 week ago
I have a 8 round clip and my 1911 has a muzzle break on it. ..plus, laser sights from the handle..a really cool gun!...;-)...oh, I have tracer bullets too!..;-D
ronalrowlett 2 months ago
i shot a para ordinance 1911 in .45 easily today no soldier should complain about recoil of a handgun a 15 year can handle
pellis3413 2 months ago
Great review. Seriously, if you can't shoot a .45, why are you in the military, right?
stchaltin 2 months ago
Very nice pistols you've got there sir :) and you've made great video.
My personal favorite... 1911, piece of beauty and history... hoping to buy it one day.
Greets from Croatia,
Alex
acosaur 2 months ago
.50GI: When .45ACP just ain't enough...
MechaRogers 2 months ago
WHERE CAN I GET A FIREING PIN AND A SPRING AT
JAMAL1994BAE 2 months ago
I was shot with a colt 45 :(
silversolb18 2 months ago
@silversolb18 ow! :(
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8wealthyone8 3 months ago
dude mine is chrome and brown
gangstathuggy 3 months ago
Perhaps the most attractive pistol of all pistols. You're right, this pistol is as American as Apple Pie. Watching TV shows like "The Untouchables" with Robert Stack and "Swat" series in the 70's with Steve Forest infatuated me with the.45 automatic by its sleek design. I've never fired this weapon but I've fired the Glock .40 pistol. I can't wait to get an opportunity to get my 1st experience with it. God Bless American, God Bless the Republic!
Baltimorehop 3 months ago
6:28 look closely you can see the bullet
hobojoeisme 3 months ago
Your videos are awesome!
81889697 3 months ago
45 acp, to me isnt hard to shoot and im only 15, i shoot my dads 1911 and usp 45 all the time and it feels fine, even when i shot some really hot 357 magnums it felt just fine, some people mustve been real wimps back then, shit
garandfan12 3 months ago
"If you can't shoot a 45 ACP, then you shouldn't be in military in the first place" <3
predictor882 3 months ago
Nice
wenceslao37 4 months ago
Picking a Series 80 tomorrow. It has the "100 years of service roll mark. $989 here in Canada where they're hard to come by.
jntroisi 4 months ago
@jntroisi Grüße Fräulein, Sturm-Verbot-Führer, Führen Sie aiken und waterman
subfusion01 4 months ago
always packa punch that gun it will get u up to lvl 40
stealtht4ckticz 5 months ago
that lead nose round looks Massive. i wouldnt want that even whizzing by me
Charsept 5 months ago
Is it wrong to call this the AK of the pistol world?
Keichwoud357 5 months ago
@Keichwoud357 Glock derp derp
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this is the only handgun i need , sks for a rifle, 870 marine magnum for a shotgun, and a girl with big tits.
divinefart 5 months ago
@divinefart Screw the Simonov, use an M1 Garand!
rockergod789 4 months ago
It is interesting that you mention the "wimp factor", in regards to soldiers not being abel to handle the recoil. I worked in the Pentagon at this time, and there was immense pressure to get away from the the 1911. There was a HUGE influx of women enlisting in various MOSs, among those, the MP corps... The 1911 proved to be very difficult for them, and many female officers to qualify with. That changed with the Baretta, where qualification scores skyrocketed, once the Baretta was adopted.
SunDevilsCoach 5 months ago
Im a police officer in South Texas and i carry a COLT 1911 MK IV SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT MODEL .45 as my duty weapon with one hollow point in the tube and the rest full metal jacket.
069751 5 months ago
Colt model 1911 .45 ACP, Magazine-fed, Recoil operated, 7 round mag, semiauto, N1 pistol ever made!
MrJugoG4life 5 months ago
I luv this gun
DR3W0916 5 months ago
Grüße Fräulein, Sturm-Verbot-Führer, why ron Paul is, who is always bright in this cinematagraphy
subfusion01 5 months ago
Grüße Fräulein, Sturm-Verbot-Führer, Karl hes, which block me
subfusion01 5 months ago
Grüße Fräulein, Sturm-Verbot-Führer, I spent some time in the city on the Internet and I tried to think of the expression to describe over the Elegie and this now am the automatic Coltpistole of the expression, when each photos makes, which look them like performa trade marks and belgiums
subfusion01 5 months ago
its as american as apple pie and baseball hahaha greatest line ever
techgeek97 5 months ago
hell of a weapon acurate, reliable,and packs a hell of a punch i would take it over anything any time
ETOTHECOREGamin 6 months ago
Excellent review!
preppervseconomy 6 months ago
its funny when you mention soldiers in the Army complaining about the recoil on the .45, thats part of the reason they got rid of the M14 in Vietnam too., Cool video, nice grouping.
chevyguy4life1982 6 months ago
don't understand the whole "don't drop the slide on an empty chamber" it's not like the round cushions it any. whether there's a round in the chamber or not it's still going to close with the same force....
iamcondescending 6 months ago
I got one made in 1918 that I regularly take out to the range
11slash711 6 months ago
haha the first time i shot one of these guns i was twelve and i was fine with the recoil, so im pretty sure a soldier should be able to handle it
MrCHINESEfreak 6 months ago
*edit to my last comment: I shot the 1911 commander.
weWILLskate 6 months ago
I'm 14, 5'8 and under 100 pounds. I'm incredibly small and not the strongest but I have shot this gun and the recoil didn't mess with me that bad. How where people in the military bitching about the recoil?
weWILLskate 6 months ago
so ya the M1911 colt is so good that a game(s) call metal gear solid(mgs) (3,4, and peace walker) is used for the guy u play as and i love using it. I like mgs 3 best becouse it has so much shit on it it makes me whana get one and do what they did to it. also if you hate the the gun that got rid of the M1911 you know the M9 give me a HELL YA!!!
1000MCHIEF 6 months ago
Yeah you can carry more ammo with a 9mm, but it'll take less shots to put him down with the .45 ACP, so there's really no point in my opinion.
Emaster03 7 months ago 8
@Emaster03 agreed its called ammo conservitive lol
Atritionist 4 months ago
@Emaster03
9x19mm (9mm Luger to most Americans) is really sweet to shoot out of certain full size pistols like the CZ-75, Browning Hi-Power. If you're used to shooting .45 acp, 9x19 is like shooting a BB gun by comparison, you can put two shots within an inch of eachother in the time it takes you to acquire another sight picture with a 1911.
WunderDoob 1 month ago
@Emaster03 even with a .45 your still going to want to double tap.. that's what i was taught
JUKEBOXX1990 2 weeks ago
You people that are talking in a scornful way about gays in the military are simply disgusting. I have the utmost respect for every good man, especially ones that serve in the military. All men are created equal, but none are created the same. Just because someone was born different than you does not mean that you are any better. If you see yourself as better than others, than you have no respect. And those that dont respect each of their brothers do not belong in our great nation's military.
willythefrog1 7 months ago
The other 1911 is a 70 series also. The trigger gives that away.
hlgrice 7 months ago
were you in the USMC sootch?
balfarzarkar1 7 months ago
This is my favorite handgun of all time! i have three varients and im currently trying to get a nickel plated varient
MrKALISHNIK0V47 7 months ago
Very nice review!
swizzletik 7 months ago
I spent 5 years in the US Army as a MP and I carried the Beretta M92 pistol on a daily basis. And, speaking for myself and all my buddies, we all wanted the 1911 back because most time if we were in combat or in a law enforcement capacity the 9mm was usually underpowered and outmatched by the attackers we were defending ourselves aginst. I WANT THE 1911 BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MPKeller41 8 months ago
@Axarno123 It's a 70 Series Government Model.
sootch00 8 months ago
@sootch00 i have teh same pistol was my fathers first as well bough it new in the 70s still shoots better than even our kimber custom 2
sunchipism 6 months ago
If i ever gonna have a gun.. it would be a 1911. The classic Colt goverment is well known both from old and youngs today. Who knows how long it will be in stock..
Dont know how many of them is in my country.. =/
Jorgen87 8 months ago
i have fired M9 beretta, steyr 9mm and 1911, and trust me fella, the grip of 1911 is much more comfortable and it is excellent for target shooting..
i shoot at 25 meters and i hit more bulls-eyes with 1911 than with M9 or steyr..
how much does it costs ? ?
AK47infidel 8 months ago
hey can you do a review of the m16?
badbrobulefolly 8 months ago
i can't get over how slim it is!
I'm debating between sig 1911 tacops and sig p226.
DreamMagicTeam 8 months ago
haha im 14 and shoot the Colt 1911 and have no problem with recoil
dancingdeker 8 months ago
@dancingdeker You crazy redneck.
Keichwoud357 8 months ago
I taught marksmanship in the US Coast Guard and I can tell you this.. it was easy to teach the ladies how to shoot the .45 VERY well.. but they had one hell of a time with the fat handle an long reach for double action for first shot.
It was a terrible choice to move from the .45.
PaleHearse 8 months ago
I keep saying I need a 1911 45. The question is which brand. After view this video I will start looking. Thank you for providing us with information to us. Have a great day.
Denny
DennyRec 9 months ago
I keep saying I have to get an 1911. Now it is which brand. Thank you the information that you have provided to is. Have a great day.
Denny
DennyRec 9 months ago
Actually as a Combat Medic we are still issued this weapon and then issued a assault rifle when put with an infantry unit and in a combat zone
Callofdutyman5 9 months ago
i hate people saying "its a man stoper" there ALL man stopers! i garuentee u if you get shot anywhere on ur body excpet if it grazzes u you will be going DOWN idc at what range or anything even a 22 can kill u in 1 shot and its stupid people think ud get right back up and keep going and gunning after geting shot
giovanniboydbonanno 9 months ago
orig.1911 colt 45 has a history of failures in the Philippine Moro insurgency, yet it saves a lot of American soldier life. The gun was made not for accuracy but close quarter shoot out agains determined enemies. My great grandfather told a story about an american officer and his men were surrounded by 10 or more Muslim Moros, all charging with their sharp bolos, with 45 cal, in both hand stop them cold. The next wave he wasn't lucky.. his 45 acp jam and he was hack in half in front of his men.
philip2go 9 months ago
soon, i shall be killing rad scorpions with this gun.
albertjester 9 months ago
Great review! Very comprehensive and informative. Thanks!
Lipo 9 months ago 11
Picked up a 70 series yesterday from my local shop It is pretty dirty, but not too beat up. Great condition otherwise. My only concerns are the thumb safety. The thumb safety is rough at best. No click, but rather a lurch; almost a 2 handed operation, and certainly a 2 handed operation to disengage from full safe position. Do you think this may be a problem or just gunk? I plan to tear it down to the frame after work and run the small parts through a jewelry cleaner. Any suggestions?
rrhmorgan 9 months ago
I carried my 1911 for 25 hrs before being forced to carry a glock 40 cal for the last 6years at a large calif sheriffs dept. I plan on taking it with me to the next world. Although the glock always works and is reliable, it's dog ugly compared to my Colt.
frejoliejo 9 months ago
My issue is a 1911 A1 pistol with Serial No. 1981277. It was reconditioned by ANAD in 11/89. I would like to confirm if by the Serial Nr. it belongs to Colt?
Does 5 pounds total weight of the pistol, a necessary weight for the caliber .45 to dampen its strong recoil? If not then the lighter .45 glocks are very shootable?
diosdadoapias 9 months ago
What do you think of the trigger compared to the series 80 version or other modern 1911's with the more extended trigger?
House6409 9 months ago
Im a police officer in South Texas and i carry a COLT MK IV SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT 1911 .45 at work but since i cant find any reliable ammo in hollow point my first round is a hollow point Plus P and all the rest are FMJ. If you know of any good ammo let me know.
069751 10 months ago
When are you gonna make those Para-Ordnance reviews?
Keichwoud357 10 months ago
I can't stand shooting a .40 caliber. The darn thing felt like it wanted to jump out of my hands.
brujah88 10 months ago
So what do you think of the Colt Government series 80 vs the series 70? I see the 80's have the extended trigger and wonder if it's better or worse.
House6409 10 months ago
damn fine gun. some say it's to heavy but personally (as a bigger guy) that just gives it a better feeling in the hand and when shooting it
agrowthnerd 10 months ago
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happy 100th bday 1911 i hope i can finally get 1 this year
sethdesade 10 months ago
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happy 100th bday 1911 i hope i can finally get 1 this year
sethdesade 10 months ago
Please make a Beretta 92FS review
Keichwoud357 10 months ago
Beautiful 1911...I got a kimber 1911 45 acp with 12 round mag..but I rather still shoot my glock 21with 40round...but u should do a video on the glock 17 or the glock 18...but to me I'm a big fan of the .45 family..just loving the power of the 45..
tk9hydro 11 months ago
The only down side to that rascal is the confidence it gives you when its rideing on your hip. I carried 1911's religously during plain clothes leo work. Hindsight being 20/20; I probably let that confidence put me in some situations where I should have put some space between self, and zombies. That was back before you had ten cops to screw in a light bulb; all alone, with 40min+ response times being the norm. Nose to nose with zombies? Make mine a 1911!
Tarten46 11 months ago
Great Review, Im getting a Colt 45. Great Gun.
klimaxing70 11 months ago
1911s + apple pie + boobs + beer = AMERICA, FUCK YEAH
koolerthanapolarbear 11 months ago
Another valuable review.
Thanks!
jntroisi 11 months ago
I subscribed :)
kevinabarsoza 11 months ago
I wish Colt would make a come back on their guns.
They should make somthing that would compette againts the Glock or Sig.
Since Colt makes AR 15 I would like to see Colt make a Tatical Shoot Gun now that would be the bomb if they did.
Captb55806 11 months ago
What does the manual safety locks, besides the slide? The trigger or the hammer?
Keichwoud357 11 months ago
love the colt .45 pistol but man it cost a pretty penny
45bandit 11 months ago
Yeah, I'm gonna put That Pistol in to my own Game!
TheJames74s 11 months ago
Seriously Beretta is a disgarce to firearms, couldn't agree more, Wimp factor? yup if you can't handle the recoil of a 45, I'm sure others will agree that we don't want your candy ass defending our nation
MrFORTYNINER 11 months ago
yeah! long live the republic and mr. sootch!
pjk9hp 11 months ago
Come on you can say it... Beretta sucks. Personally I think that the best reason to replace it was the magazine capacity.
MrWhitescarf 11 months ago
damn strait! this guy is DEFINITELY gonna survive the economic apocalypse!
mathdude28 1 year ago
You don't by some chance have Colts top of the line Special Combat Government model do you. If not have you ever shot one or seen one up close and seen it's craftsmanship first hand.
traingp7 1 year ago
the reason why the military switched to the baretta 92f is because it hold a 15-18 shot magazine. the colt 45 can only hold 8 rounds. no solider would ever say the colt 45 auto was too tough for them to fire. its just a question of ''do i want an 8 shot clip or a 15 to 18 round clip
LifesHardLessons 1 year ago
arent led bullets illegal or only some led bullets are illgale
123johnyable 1 year ago
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At the begginig of the 80s the US army began to get full of gays intead of real men, and according to that they ruinned our fave pistol. Long live the COLT M1911A1 .45 ACP.
santoroyerdeantorcha 1 year ago 26
@santoroyerdeantorcha
You sir are truly a faggot.
SovietDouchebag 11 months ago
@SovietDouchebag Soa s you.
santoroyerdeantorcha 11 months ago
@santoroyerdeantorcha You Sir are a Dick!
TheJames74s 11 months ago
@TheJames74s Shut up soldier, see the truth shoot a real mens gun and caliber.
santoroyerdeantorcha 11 months ago
@santoroyerdeantorcha I agree.... maybe because that pistol has lots of recoil, and those gay's complaint it ruin their nails and ears and started to drop those pistol and cover their ears screemmmmmiiinnngg .
philip2go 10 months ago
@philip2go Yes, That pistol is a mans pistol, Thanks for your support. Keep it up. Let's show the army we want our old war horse back, I love CALL OF DUTY.
santoroyerdeantorcha 10 months ago
@philip2go They need to be shown what a real pistol is, I admit liking the 9mm but The .45 acp m1911 is a true gun. At least the US army should had used the Browning Hi-power It dosen't matter 9mm but at least is a Browning desing. Stupid gays.
santoroyerdeantorcha 9 months ago
@santoroyerdeantorcha Shot up.
Keichwoud357 8 months ago
@santoroyerdeantorcha I guess you're just afraid that all gays are going to try and hit on you and do you in the butt? You sicken me.
MrTheCommander 8 months ago
@MrTheCommander Its not fear to that my friend, Its the fear of what things have become. I will not join the US military till there's an M1911a1 45 acp as the main side arm and real men in the military, If not I'll join the KKK.
santoroyerdeantorcha 8 months ago
@MrTheCommander Openly gay people in the military sicken me.
wafflecushioned 7 months ago
@santoroyerdeantorcha
you and wafflecushioned should really think about what I just said. maybe you'll learn something instead of going through your whole life as an ignorant hardhead.
willythefrog1 7 months ago
@willythefrog1 .45 acp mans caliber, for men and no girls allowed (9mm). Me ignorant? is about stopping power not how many bullets hit target nor muzzle rising. Thank you.
santoroyerdeantorcha 7 months ago
Love the finish on your colt!!
bat29man 1 year ago
excellent review of what is surely one of the greatest firearm designs in the world thank you kind sir
ryanb51377 1 year ago
Excellent review, sir. The Colt M1911 is one of my dream guns, and every time people try to suck off the 9mm to me and tell me how great it is, all I do is show them this video - it shows them the error of their ways DAMNED quick!
TheHorrorOfYig 1 year ago 2
Do those get bad hammer bite?
0YtsanBlowout0 1 year ago
great gun,,,agree hold heartadly and wish I had one and have always wanted one.
snowmangsx1100 1 year ago
Hello. I have a particular Colt Government Model that has a paculiar barrel bushing called a collet (?). It clamps on to the barrel & I don't like it. I'd like to change it or replace it with a regular bushing. Can this be done? OR should I just leave it the way it is as it is a 70 series? Thank You. Sincerely, JAMES.
buzzclark 1 year ago
nice video im trying choose between colt 45 commander stainless
and s&w 10mm fbi issue model 1076 i remember my dads army issue 1911 45 auto and it shot nice not to hard not too wimpy but i understand the 10mm will be alot more recoil so what you think i should go for thanks
cracker99ful 1 year ago
hey sootch, i have a 1911 series 70 government, and i was curious about finding a commander barrel and slide and putting them on my 1911, if I did that would my gun still work correctly?
All3nTyl3r 1 year ago
They can't handle the recoil!?!?!?! I'm 15 and I can handle the recoil!!!! They are wimps...
RobOMcnugget 1 year ago
I like the Star Model P more because it doesn't have the grip safety.
Keichwoud357 1 year ago
I'm a total noob when it comes to fire arm appreciation, but I really love this freakin' gun.
Compared to the Barreta or Glock, this is my favorite gun. I like the design of it, it just looks like it would feel so comfy and accurate in your hand.
But I want to know some Cons.
One guy told me that a down side to the 1911's is that it's a single action pistol. Which means you have to cock it initially?
If you hoist it cocked, they say that a heavy bump can get it fired off. That's dangerous...
AznJiggah 1 year ago
Thanks for the video! They are making the Model 1911 by John Browning the State of Utah's State gun today!!!
MyYogiB 1 year ago
i can handle it and i am 12 stop biting wimps
SNIPERJAKE4113 1 year ago
I can conceal a full-size 1911 with under sport coat.
50cal1968 1 year ago
The Colt 45 reprsents America! couldnt of said it better!
ESExLILxRABBIT 1 year ago
Gadamn rite! if u cant shoot a 45acp then you shouldnt be in the military in the first place!
ESExLILxRABBIT 1 year ago
i wuzz drunk ass fuck this new years and shot my 45 several times and i forgot to check the chaber ,,,,,opsss i shot a hole in my window frame,,, man it scared the hell out of me,,,,=( i love the way it smells after shooting it !
313MEXICANBLACKPRIDE 1 year ago
Call me a prehistoric caveman...but I want a .45 rd!
seeingthesigns 1 year ago
i love the colt 1911 .45 it is the best handgun ever invented it is a shame that now the military uses the 9mm i means its pathetic 50cent got shot 9 times with it and you wonder how he survived if it was a 45. cal he would have been down after one mayb two at max. the europeans need to grow a pair and get a damn .45
MrGrim944 1 year ago
@MrGrim944 Maybe it's weaker, but it's cheaper.
Keichwoud357 1 year ago
@Keichwoud357 while yes it may be cheaper it shouldnt be a replacement for the 45. just because it more affordable and over the long run it is cheaper i mean think about it, it took the 45. over 40 years to become unrealiable and cheaper while it take the 9 less than ten the 45 allow you to carry less ammo cause if u hit someone with it they are going down period no ? asked while i respect your oppion i respectfully agree to disagree the 45. is the ultimate handgun
MrGrim944 1 year ago
9mm wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. .45 HEFTY, HEFTY, HEFTY! GO BACK TO USING THE .45!!! Another reason why they switched to the 9mm... more "firepower"........
L0N3W0LF11 1 year ago
Man, I'm 15 and I love shooting the 1911. I was in upstate New York with a couple of friends and a grandfather named "Dick". He was in WWII so we had some SPAM and ended the day by shooting his 1911. Then we did it in the dark to see the spectacular muzzle flash.
WizMan95 1 year ago
i've seen a man shot with a 45acp, regular fmg round, took it strait into the chest, he was dead in less that 30 seconds. I've seen a man shot twice with a ranger talon in 9mm. he is still alive, barely. i wouldn't consider any thing less that 45 for self defence. i don't want to upset any one who packs a 380 or 9mm, but ya cant argue the facts.
danusmcgator 1 year ago
i agree with you colt .45 is amazing, i just wanted to ask, is there any way to put laser to it? thanks
MrFegox 1 year ago
shooting 45. cal. pistols are a lot of fun
confarto2 1 year ago
this one and the cz is the most ergonomics gun i know, got em both, and they are very pointable. for ex, what happens when u draw the glock and aim? you look right down the.. what do say in english, slide? The glock is a very good gun but the grip angle is strange.
lazer70 1 year ago
That old Colt M1911 I had in the Army would rattle like hell when you shook it but it went BANG every time:) Hey my Metro Arms AC II M1911 45 ($420)came with (1) 8 round ACT mag. Its a great one but I was thinking about buying some