Love 1911, not disagreeing with the content. However, if you want to convicne or convert someone who is not already on your side, I's suggest you try not to sound like a sloven, low-life just ranting and rambling.
I have a Springfield 1911, I absolutely love it. What alot of people forget is that the 1911 was built around a 230gr FMJ, and other ammo can cause problems until the pistol is broken in. Mine came stock with the Tritium night sights, and was great right out of the box. Only 1 jam, and it was one of the first 25 I fired out of it. Aside from that it has been flawless. Not ideal for concealed carry during the summer, but otherwise an amazing pistol and I highly recommend it.
Man, great points!! 1911 is genius of design. Many people needing accurate gun that shoot every time prefer it even with all new stuff. SF used them long after Beretta became standard sidearm. Some new pistols for M/LE are great, but with all new mods, 1911 are still top choice. People put Seagal down, but he is the real deal. He's not only gun collector but top shooter. And way he handles himself with A.Silva,man! Today you see everywhere bad or rude comments from amateurs, ignorants, jealous..
Went through 200 rounds as fast as I could with my Colt 1911. Didnt jam once.. Had a friend who had problems with jams but that was due to him not taking care of the pistol.
oh yeah one more thing pete do a video about what kinda ammo to use like brands of 9mm 45cal for me thanx that would make a good video to review as well ttyl
@dickman9000 All I've ever shot in my 1911s is Remington UMC & Golden Saber hollow points, and Winchester brand for FMJ. Had 1 jam in my first 100 rounds. After that it's been smooth sailing. Just keep her clean and well lubed.
hey im thinkin bout gettin a 1911 like the one to the right the classic world war version is there anything i need to change on it if i get it new like changing the spring or hammer i hear that alot or is it fine on its own just breaking it in i only want it for home defense and to go to the range for bordem and practice here and there and to have something to take apart and put together when i feel bord so give me some advice pete thanx love your chanel by the way learned alot from ya
The 1911 is still the best pistol made. Not ideal for many situations...hard to conceal in the GA heat...but my Kimber ProCarry II is my favorite pistol I own!
9:20 My dick hurts too. I'm sick of the 1911 BS too. Guys laughed at me at a 5-day pistol class saying "there not reliable". 2500 rds lead round nose bullets worked great only 2 malfuntion "my fault cause I didn't change the springs"
@MrMuscleBilly If they weren't reliable, the design would have been tossed long ago. It's been good for our military since 1914, and it's proably the single-most popular pistol among target shooters worldwide. It's all in that single-action trigger.
I sir whole heartedly agree! I've owned 5 in my time From springfield to kimber and never had it happen to me, but other people shooting my guns have had jams due to limp wristing which is very common when held like an ice cream cone. Hold it like its a gun and not an xbox controller. GO 1911! Also Joe Montegna on criminal minds and an NRA life member requested that his screen gun be a 1911 due to its history and his great respect for the weapon. He didnt want to be seen with a 9mm I guess. LOL
when i get my career going in law enforcement im making sure i carry a 1911, because if worse comes to worst and i get into a shootout, i want a round that will knock that bad guy down. the 9mm is not guaranteed to knock someone down. the .45 however, will knock someone down. I shot a 1911 for the first time at a shooting range, and was surprised at the accuracy of a $500 1911. I shot an excellent group. did not hit my quarter-sized target, but not bad for my first time shooting a real firearm
@tippman2k01 You should look into the 10mm round. It's good to go for hunting and has taken down bears. If you're sold on the 1911, Colt makes one chambered in 10mm and it's called the Delta Elite.
@tippman2k01 No round is guaranteed to knock someone down. It's all about shot placement. I would even suggest carrying a double-action .357 Magnum if you can. Revolvers don't jam and .357 is one hell of a round. And it's controllable.
i have a nighthawk talon. i've put about 2500 rounds through it with 1 jam, the 5th round in the 3rd mag i shot. after that, no jams. its a good, durable, accurate handgun. i carry it everyday and put my life in its hands. for what it is, its worth it. it'll set you back $3,000 though.
You should try Wilson Combat and Also Ed Brown or Nighthawk Customs. I have shot all and those are wonderful 1911s. They are super expensive but awesome.
@McHunter111 Why? You could get the same level of reliability out of a Colt which is fitted/built very well, for about 1/2 the price of those guns. I had a Rock Island GI .45 I got it for $500 and it ran everything I put in it. Sure it didn't shoot 2" groups and less like the Wilsons, Ed Browns and Nighthawks do, but it hits inside the target every time. Same with my Loaded Springfield. Not $3,000 price tags like those others.
Great video! From what I've heard, the Remington 1911 mags are actually pretty good. Also I'm going to be getting a 1911 R1 for my CCW in a few years.
so far, my experience with 1911's is this: my SA 1911 GI has fed over 2000 rounds. during the break in (first 500 rounds), 2 failure to return to battery's but since then, it has fed perfect. that includes various brands of ball ammo plus 230 and 185 grain hornady XTP handloads, 230 grain rem golden sabers, and now 230 grain win ranger bonded talons. my 9mm SA EMP has now had 300 rounds of ball and i haven't had any failures at all. in 200 rounds i'll work hollow points into it.
i liked you mentioning norway.I live in norway. We have for 70 years had a factory called : "Kongsberg vapenfabrikk" Which has made th colt 1911 original. these guns were massproduced between the 40-90s and was called "the kongsberg colt"
@ectorfam I have the E series stainless of this gun except the rail. It looks and shoots awsome. I have 2 SW1911's and they both ran beautiful. I was sceptical back in the day when Smith and Wesson first came out with 1911's but I bought one to see how it would do and I've shot over 4000 rounds through it + 2500rds in one sitting at a tactical gun class. It made a believer out of me. Based on my personal experience you can't go wrong with Smith and Wesson 1911's
@xhogger129x I bought a second one the E-series. I was so impressed with their 1911's. I'm one happy customer. Where did this 1911's are not reliable bs come from? Did you see James Yeager new video saying 1911's suck. I think he's getting royalties from Glock or somthing. Never seen a firearms instructor push a gun so much as this guy.
@MrMuscleBilly yeah I'm watching it now. Idgaf about his opinion/qualifications - the 1911 is a damn sweet firearm. I like Glocks, -like the XD better, but the 1911 has worked fine for me.
@MrMuscleBilly Yeah he blocked me because I questioned his "expertise." He has his opinion and I have mine. I made a response to his video only to find out I couldn't post it because I was blocked for disagreeing with him.
@xhogger129x I'll be honest I think he's got low self-esteem issues. He's always got to tell everyone how tough he is, he's seen it all, and his wife is a 10 and all kinds of bullshit. He's starting to wear the Ed Hardy shirts now thinking he's a hard ass. Give me a break. That video of his was to get views plain and simple. If I did a video saying "Glocks Suck" It would get 100,000 views easy. I believe what works best for you go with it. 1911,Sig,Glock,HK whatever. These are tools to me.
@woottanggang depends what brand you get. If it's a Colt it'll give it a GREAT run for it's money. The 1911 is a model, the Glock is a brand.....can't compare unless you better define. But i can see what your saying friend and i believe the Glocks are kinda like the AK's of handguns. But a 1911 is the AR15/M16, and for some people they'll always go back to that good ol' American Manufacture and idea of John Moses Browning.
@AlllamericanQB I love everything about 1911s don't get me wrong theres a time and a place for every weapon and thats what close-minded shooters don't understand, if there wasn't there would just be 1 weapon. As much as I love my 1911s, if I know I'm going to be crawling around in dirt, sand, or water I'd pick up my glock or one of my xds. But on the flip side I carry a 1911 every day. This is kinda like the AK vs AR debate people always have..
@woottanggang i agree, except don't be fooled by the 1911's aesthetics. Our US military used this as its side are for 70+ years. We had it through 2 World Wars and through our stuggles with communism as well as socialism in the east. I'm a 100% sure the 1911 doesn't mind getting a little dirty ;)
I wouldn't say that the U.S. doesn't use the 1911 because it's too expensive. You can get a good military grade 1911 for a little more than a Beretta M9. I think the biggest factors were the cost of ammunition, ammo capacity, and amount of recoil. Plus, the whole NATO standardization of the 9mm didn't really help. But yes, 1911s are amazing weapons, and Browning was a genius. It's too bad we don't have another Browning around these days....
@AlllamericanQB Haha! Well, to be fair, not everyone can handle larger calibers. It really differs from person to person. I mean, I could handle both 9mm and .40 when I was just 12 years old, on my first time shooting a gun. I went out and bought my first personal handgun just the other day, and I couldn't find a 1911 in my price range, but I did find a S&W Model 4506. I did a little research on it, and found that it's an awesome gun, so I bought it.
@xhogger129x True, I'll give it that. Being of the NATO standard doesn't make it anything special, though. Hell, the 5.56 NATO isn't even reliable past approximately 200 yards (if you're using a 16" barrel), because it does not reliably yaw or fragment. If you use a rifle with a 20" barrel, you can get more range out of it, but not too much more. As for being safer, I assume you mean because it's a double action? That may be, but it may also be slower to put into action when you need it.
i have about 1000 rounds out of my Springfield 1911 A1 Loaded without a single jam.. and that's shooting everything from cheap loads out of cheap mags to +P hollow points out of Kimpro tac mags... so much for a break in i guess
This guy is clueless, he says Kimber has the edge on all 1911`s LMAO
Les Baer blows the POS Kimber away, there is no comparison
If this guy is gonna educate people on the 1911 he needs to have more knowledge than what he has, just because he has had 10 of them does not mean he knows what is best
The statement about Kimber being the best tells me all I need to know about this guy
I have 1911`s and Glocks, I like them both but love the 1911`s the most with the exception of a POS Kimber that I use for a boat anchor in my john boat
Don't know anything about the other 1911s but my only jam with my Springfield 1911 A-1 out of the box was my fault for not checking that the powder charge dropped from the loader properly. That was after about 4000 rounds. The price? under $500 when I bought it. Accuracy...not as good as a race or custom gun but a 5 inch circle rapid fire at 25 yds easy.
@sgtish Thats the beauty of the business competition of the 1911 market you don't need to drop $1,500 on an average 1911. You can buy a $500 and if your mechanically inclined and your funds allow it, buy custom parts for it here and there. There are tons of parts for 1911's That's what I did with my SW1911.
Amen brother. I went to a 5-day pistol class and had these clowns criticize me for having a 1911. You need a glock. The guy that told me that said when he had his kimber 1911 his slide seized up on him when he took the class. I have a SW1911 shot 4000 round through it before the class and 2500 rounds on top of that. No problem. Just needed to replace some springs and thats it. By the way it was raining and muddy that week shot under cars, still no problem. I'm sick of Glock Worshippers.
Rock Island Armory is a subsidary of Colt. When they actually started making the 1911, RIA bought the machines from Colt that make the 1911. So you can say you are still getting quality from RIA....
I'm thinking about getting a cheap 1911 just to put rounds through, seeing as how I paid 900 bucks for my kimber custom tle 2 I don't wanna wear it out, so would anyone recommend a RIA 1911? Their cheap and they look nice and sturdy :)
The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan proved that the 9mm just does not have the combat reliability that the 1911 .45 delivered over a period of 80 years. The 1911 .45 is still the primary sidearm of choice for elite law enforcement such as the LAPD S.W.A.T. and the FBI Tactical Response Unit. 100 years of dependability!! "If it aint broke, dont fix it."
U.S. Military....many of the special forces units STILL carry the .45 1911. There have been talks within the U.S. military requesting to go back to the .45 as the primary sidearm for all U.S. forces, this especially is being pushed by the U.S. Marine Corps.
I trust my colt 1911 above all other pistols I've shot. After many thousand rounds down range, it has proven more consistently accurate and more reliable than anything else I've experienced. Side by side with a glock 21 and a sig p220, my colt XSE has come out on top. This may not be generalizable to all such pistols, however.
im a Marine who just returned from iraq and i can tell you the reason why the military doesnt replace the beretta m9 with a glock is because glock doesnt have an external safety and there is concern with accidental discharge in the fog of war... i was lucky tho i was able to use my Springfield Armory Loaded parkerized thank god because it went bang everytime i needed it to.... saved my life more than once ..... Semper Fi and god bless John M. Browning
Hi. I like ur videos, and I love 1911 .45 ACPs. I'm actually in the process of owning my second 1911(I have a Colt GCT), which would be an XSE Government by Colt. My question is about full length guide rods. Should I have them converted, or can they be converted to a standard size on a Colt pistol? I also feel like I should have an ambidextrous grip safety changed to a regular one. What do u think?
John Browning was very fortunate to be a firearm designer in his time. He never had to consult with accountants, metallurgists, teams of competing degreed engineers who couldn't tie their own shoes, or attorneys obsessed with liability prevention. All he had to focus on was building the ultimate autoloading pisol, which he did amazingly well.
@bddc201 All that stuff you're saying is just romanticism and nothing rational at all about it. You really think he never consulted with metallurgists? I'm sure there were incompetent people back then too. And I have no doubt he had competition back then.Attorneys today probably would go more nuts over a Glock then a 1911 as a Glock has no manual safety to use.
@esh325 In John Browning's time, an employer could easily fire the incompetent and the malicious. I'm sure JMB did consult with metallurgists, but didn't have to receive thirty levels of approval. I've worked in manufacturing for over 25 years and am amazed at the bullshit witnessed on a daily basis. Over-inflated egos, gov. regs and endless attorneys, one after the other, with contradictary, mutually exclusive requirements. You have no idea.
@bddc201 25 years of manufacturing or designing firearms? I can't really say firearms designs have gotten worst. They've gotten better if anything. We've designed firearms that are more inexpensive to make,less maintenance, simplier and more reliable.
1911's are without a doubt 1of the best handguns ever invented. A large majority of operators in elite branches of the military who get to choose their sidearms carry 1911's. I own10 1911's Kimber's,Springfield's,Nighthawk's and a LesBear SRP. my Kimber's are temperamental with MAGS. CDP pro, and Warrior. Nighthawk and Bear quality 1911's are fucking amazing,but obviously not too many people can drop 2 or 3 grand on a Nighthawk or Bear.I would recommend a Springfield Armory they run best IMHO.
weapon. No other gun has been capable of doing that. If 100 years from now Glock finishes and parts hold up then I'll give them due respect but until then, the 1911 is the only sidearm with the balls, wielded by men with balls of equal hugeness, able to withstand the trails of time and war. (So did original Walthers and Makarovs but those are damn hard to find.)
@ApocalypseRain The Colt single action army,the luger, the Mauser C96. A lot of good pistol designs have held up for 100 years. The Makarov is not a hard pistol to find. I've got 3 of them. Most Makarov's probably were never used to fire a shot in anger. They were built for possible conflict that never happened. They have seen combat though.
Well no shit there's going to be some rust and pitting over the ages, on account most of them change hands. I'm just saying that a privately purchased 1911, taken care of, can literally last the cool side of 100 years. Sure there can be some rust or pitting but it'll go bang on every trigger pull. If your niggerlicious Glock cracks and you shoot it, the crack will only get bigger and bigger. People like me that know their way around steel can remove rust and pitting and turn out a fine looking
see so much as a little care and are still sold today as functional weapons. You don't see Glocks or USP's do that very often, unless they were kept in a safe, not a war.
I'm not saying that USP's and Glocks didn't pass torture tests. They can withstand punishment. I'm just saying look at the resales. A 1911 can be sold from an idiot or a well versed gunmen and either way be restored to look new. A polymer gun, no matter how well taken care of, if it comes out of the safe and sees sand, holster wear, or any of that, will show wear. Not a lot you can do to make them purdy and sturdy again short of buying a new weapon. WWII handguns overall, but especially the 1911
@ApocalypseRain I have a WW1 1911 that has some pitting in the metal. There's no way it's coming out. A Glock's frame cannot pit or rust like steel. I've seen used Glock's and they look fine. Nothing your saying makes any sense.
@LegendofHogger We could have easily made a 1911 in 9mm, but we didn't. So all the SAS and Navy Seals that use 9mm's are pussies? They could probably kill you dead.
@R3DF00T And Dieudonné Saive. They differ significantly. It doesn't have the barrel bushing of the 1911. No grip safety. Magazine safety. Double stack magazine. Among many things. I have many Hi Powers.
People use the 1911 because in all the sidearms ever issued to uncle sam's warriors, it's the only one proven to be as hard as we are. USP .40's, Glocks, they're all cool and great if they can stay in a nice safe environment so they don't get fucked up. But when Marines took Mt. Suribachi and the Army pushed the gooks past the 38th parallel, there was only one pistol they trusted to save their lives and goddamn, it was a 1911.
I have an old Remington Rand made in 1943, which was owned by an American bomber pilot who had to land in Switzerland after his raid across Germany. This Remington has never failed on me once, and I like to shoot it from time to time. Even the old magazine that came with it works great. The RR has scratches, it's been in the mud, and who knows what else? If a 68 years-old gun still performs this well, those who claim 1911s are terrible have zero clue.
@NeptuneBlueZ I had a WW1 1911 jam on me when I shot 100 rounds out of it. The 1911 is a very reliable handgun, but it's not a piece of magical American steel that can't fail or break.
@sfvirgo really depends on what you like, for me, the shape of the grip on a 1911 fits perfectly... the grip on a glock feels like a board in my hand.. it's too square
@theARMORYchannel Pete, as always, great vid. i use an armscor 1911 A2 FS PS, 9mm. its a hi cap 9mm that holds 17 rounds. did not jam on my first 300 rounds using FMJ during the break in period. the only problem i encountered was the magazine. its hard to load 17 rounds to hit. i just load it with 16 rounds for now until the magazine loosens up. by the way, armscor is also the manufacturer of the RIA.
I bought a Springfield 1911 -- the "Loaded", in stainless, a few months ago. The thing is AMAZING, and has had no problems in the 500-or-so rounds I put through it -- and I've been experimenting with all kinds of different factory ammo and reloads.
I can count on one hand the number of times it's malfunctioned... And every time it was simply the slide failing to come all the way back into battery after a shot. And every time, just a little spank to get'er moving fixed the issue.
Dude . . . you lost me around the six minute mark when you name-dropped Steven Seagal to make your point. You didn't need to go there to make such an easy argument!
At a gunshow I found a 1911 that was used in WWI, issued to a Marine in WWII, issued again in Korea brought home and has been on the market ever since. The damn thing has been dragged through hell and back multiple times, had more rounds pumped through it than anyone can guess, been kept and used (with varying degrees of care) by a number of people and the damn thing STILL shoots reliably. Manufacturer's warranty be damned, the only warranty I need is printed on the slide.
100% correct man,the 1911 is and has made a complete come back. I love 1911 i don't have one but i am looking to buy one again. The RIA will probley be the one i get it looks to be a fine gun. I have the glock 22 rtf and love it. Great video man thank;s.
Great video man!!! I love 1911s and I hate glocks, simply because 1911s are the second type of cool to me. No offense to glock men/women out there but that's just my opinion. Personally I think that glocks are a bit bulky in hand. And I know that glock men/women are going to hate on this comment but all I have to say to them is cant we all just get along!!! Life is good. Famous quote from my idol Hickock45.
The Glock 19 shits on the 1911. Lighter, more reliable, doesn't rust, and no need for a break in. I buy guns for them to shoot, not because of some bullshit historical reasons. Get with the times dumbass. Also, field-stripping the Glock is a breeze. Field-stripping a 1911 can be a pain. In war I do not want to be fumbling around when cleaning my weapon. I can hide in a pool and kill your ass with a Glock. A 1911 would jam or rust. Shut the fuck up.
The Glock 19 shits on the 1911. Lighter, more reliable, and no need for a break in. I buy guns for them to shoot, not because of some bullshit historical reasons. Get with the times dumbass.
someone who doesn't want to break in a firearm sounds like someone who shouldn't own one. if you aren't going to shoot it more than 100 times, why own one? buy a sword. no break in period on those...
@theARMORYchannel I thought high end 1911's were the ones that needed break in because the slides are supposedly tighter? Anyhow, it wouldn't be nice to have the gun "breaking in" on you if you had to really use it.
@esh325 dude, thats why you wouldn't use it as a primary defense gun until you've put some rounds through, but then again I wouldn't recommend that for ANY HANDGUN.
lastly, I've owned an auto ordnance gi for a year, put 1000 rounds through, the only issue I've had was every 100 to 150 rounds, I would get an occasional stove pipe (minor minor stoppage..rack the slide). What caused that was a very stiff recoil spring. After round count 500, that issue went away, been flawless for 450 rounds.
@theARMORYchannel If anything that isn't a spring is loosening you have a problem, and if the springs loosen, they need replaced(not really a problem if you can do a feild strip and have six bucks))
@1911oholic That's exactly what I mean, and this is why only old people and those too blinded by nostalgia realize how outdated the 1911 is. In terms of ownership, a gun owner would be better served by just about any other modern semi-auto on the market. The 1911 had its time, and it's long passed. It's outclassed in every department.
@Alexn1067 You're an adept at making weak analogies aren't you? I'm saying a good weapon does not need a break in period. Why? Because it's made of materials that allow for easy construction, uniformity and reliability straight out of the factory. None of this ''some assembly required'' This is what a combat weapon should be, reliable, rugged and ready to go out of the box. p.s. how does the type and material of manufacturing used have anything to do with soldiers being issues body armor?
@Badmusicpeoplelove most 1911s are tight with their tolerances because their clientele are under a false impression that a lose 1911 is inaccurate. Thats it, shooting it loosens the tolerances over time
1911s are made just like any other gun, minus plastic.
The reason they do not issue anymore 1911s is because they have a contract with Beretta for the 92FS aka the M9.
They still use 1911s, but the US military hasn't put in an order for them since 1945. More or less because they are under contract with Beretta.
Some parts of the military still get new 1911s too. Special Forces... Navy SEAL teams... Delta... They build it into what they call the MEU SOC, which was based on the Springfield 1911 MC Operator and the Kimber Warrior.
wondering if it would break in better by running like 100 rnds at a time with ample cool down time in between. Or just take a day and run 500 thru it. Some metal breaks in better that way, and some is better to have a single long run. Or do you think it matters. Maybe there's no wrong way LOL.
Colt 1911 .45 is my absolute favorite firearm. Been shooting one since I was about 9. Works perfectly, doesn't jam, and would work the same after a week in the rain and mud. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a pistol. Mine will be a hundred in just a couple years and I shoot it everyday.
What He is Really saying is "Come to My Gun shop & Spend $800-$1500 and 'go get yourself a 1911!!...Dont listen to the Bullshit...Just Buy it..You Saw My Video about How good it is...It wont be here tomorrow" Nice Sales Pitch ] ;^)
Springield 1911 A-1 = I Want one..Not a Huge Fan of .45 but these Feel like a Glove in my hand. Balanced Perfect, And Solid, Downfall, Most Owners have told me its not all that Accurate past 25yds.Along with the High Prices And only 8 rounds Is a Handicap for the 1911- aside from that, i will have one one day........
i have had at least 10 1911 pistols and have only had one ftf and i went to a chip mccormick mag and that fixed that. i have hade 3 ria 1911 and they run great out of the box you should try one, you wont be dissapointed.
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xhogger129x 1 day ago
the 1911 was in service with the US military for over 75 years(limited use to this day), the track record speaks for itself.
SNIPERSTEVE420 1 week ago
Love 1911, not disagreeing with the content. However, if you want to convicne or convert someone who is not already on your side, I's suggest you try not to sound like a sloven, low-life just ranting and rambling.
DrFrostyNutz 1 week ago
1911 is America's Dick
MrPhilosophyStuff 1 week ago
My first Gun was a Springfield Operator 1911. I love it!
TheIronmangabriel 2 weeks ago 2
@TheIronmangabriel lucky lol
skrimisher08 1 week ago
I have a Springfield 1911, I absolutely love it. What alot of people forget is that the 1911 was built around a 230gr FMJ, and other ammo can cause problems until the pistol is broken in. Mine came stock with the Tritium night sights, and was great right out of the box. Only 1 jam, and it was one of the first 25 I fired out of it. Aside from that it has been flawless. Not ideal for concealed carry during the summer, but otherwise an amazing pistol and I highly recommend it.
kerwin762mm 3 weeks ago
Man, great points!! 1911 is genius of design. Many people needing accurate gun that shoot every time prefer it even with all new stuff. SF used them long after Beretta became standard sidearm. Some new pistols for M/LE are great, but with all new mods, 1911 are still top choice. People put Seagal down, but he is the real deal. He's not only gun collector but top shooter. And way he handles himself with A.Silva,man! Today you see everywhere bad or rude comments from amateurs, ignorants, jealous..
checkie4ever 3 weeks ago
oh..abunch of opinions...:/
turboturtle22 3 weeks ago
an awesome refined gun jams...mkay.
stainless1911 3 weeks ago
Went through 200 rounds as fast as I could with my Colt 1911. Didnt jam once.. Had a friend who had problems with jams but that was due to him not taking care of the pistol.
sc3nt360 3 weeks ago
oh yeah one more thing pete do a video about what kinda ammo to use like brands of 9mm 45cal for me thanx that would make a good video to review as well ttyl
dickman9000 4 weeks ago
@dickman9000 All I've ever shot in my 1911s is Remington UMC & Golden Saber hollow points, and Winchester brand for FMJ. Had 1 jam in my first 100 rounds. After that it's been smooth sailing. Just keep her clean and well lubed.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
hey im thinkin bout gettin a 1911 like the one to the right the classic world war version is there anything i need to change on it if i get it new like changing the spring or hammer i hear that alot or is it fine on its own just breaking it in i only want it for home defense and to go to the range for bordem and practice here and there and to have something to take apart and put together when i feel bord so give me some advice pete thanx love your chanel by the way learned alot from ya
dickman9000 4 weeks ago
1911 and m14 are the best american guns ever made
600trillion 4 weeks ago in playlist 1911 Reliability
The 1911 is still the best pistol made. Not ideal for many situations...hard to conceal in the GA heat...but my Kimber ProCarry II is my favorite pistol I own!
TitoFTW 1 month ago
Dude, don't lie, the Philippines don't use 1911's, they use their hands.
DaveGuilmour 1 month ago
mil spec models don't need a break-in period, neither did my Kimber pro-carry, they work fine.
spottedgeckgo 1 month ago
Quit lying! Your going to get somebody killed!
george29178 1 month ago
Here in the Philippines, THE MOST RELIABLE GUNS is still the Colt 1911!
MBJARABA 1 month ago
1911 is still the best! Don't buy Para Ord 1911 fron Canada! US Made 1911 is still the best! The Colt Gold Cup!
MBJARABA 1 month ago
9:20 My dick hurts too. I'm sick of the 1911 BS too. Guys laughed at me at a 5-day pistol class saying "there not reliable". 2500 rds lead round nose bullets worked great only 2 malfuntion "my fault cause I didn't change the springs"
MrMuscleBilly 1 month ago in playlist 1911 Reliability
@MrMuscleBilly If they weren't reliable, the design would have been tossed long ago. It's been good for our military since 1914, and it's proably the single-most popular pistol among target shooters worldwide. It's all in that single-action trigger.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
I sir whole heartedly agree! I've owned 5 in my time From springfield to kimber and never had it happen to me, but other people shooting my guns have had jams due to limp wristing which is very common when held like an ice cream cone. Hold it like its a gun and not an xbox controller. GO 1911! Also Joe Montegna on criminal minds and an NRA life member requested that his screen gun be a 1911 due to its history and his great respect for the weapon. He didnt want to be seen with a 9mm I guess. LOL
booyalakasha1 1 month ago
when i get my career going in law enforcement im making sure i carry a 1911, because if worse comes to worst and i get into a shootout, i want a round that will knock that bad guy down. the 9mm is not guaranteed to knock someone down. the .45 however, will knock someone down. I shot a 1911 for the first time at a shooting range, and was surprised at the accuracy of a $500 1911. I shot an excellent group. did not hit my quarter-sized target, but not bad for my first time shooting a real firearm
tippman2k01 1 month ago
@tippman2k01 You should look into the 10mm round. It's good to go for hunting and has taken down bears. If you're sold on the 1911, Colt makes one chambered in 10mm and it's called the Delta Elite.
njblackdeath 1 month ago
@tippman2k01 No round is guaranteed to knock someone down. It's all about shot placement. I would even suggest carrying a double-action .357 Magnum if you can. Revolvers don't jam and .357 is one hell of a round. And it's controllable.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
@xhogger129x i like the 1911 over the 357. im an amatuer shooter, but i can manage the recoil of the 1911
tippman2k01 1 day ago
the best pistol ever made is what i think
pimpmastergenral 1 month ago
9mm sucks its shit dont get them get a 1911
pimpmastergenral 1 month ago
i have a nighthawk talon. i've put about 2500 rounds through it with 1 jam, the 5th round in the 3rd mag i shot. after that, no jams. its a good, durable, accurate handgun. i carry it everyday and put my life in its hands. for what it is, its worth it. it'll set you back $3,000 though.
PyroDragonOfDeath 1 month ago
im from the philippines and yes everybody owns a 1911
theroundbomber 1 month ago
U forgot to mention that 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta AKA Delta Force or CAG uses 1911s...Check out Larry Vickers.Read his Bio
McHunter111 1 month ago
You should try Wilson Combat and Also Ed Brown or Nighthawk Customs. I have shot all and those are wonderful 1911s. They are super expensive but awesome.
McHunter111 1 month ago
@McHunter111 Why? You could get the same level of reliability out of a Colt which is fitted/built very well, for about 1/2 the price of those guns. I had a Rock Island GI .45 I got it for $500 and it ran everything I put in it. Sure it didn't shoot 2" groups and less like the Wilsons, Ed Browns and Nighthawks do, but it hits inside the target every time. Same with my Loaded Springfield. Not $3,000 price tags like those others.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
Great video! From what I've heard, the Remington 1911 mags are actually pretty good. Also I'm going to be getting a 1911 R1 for my CCW in a few years.
DirtRider500R 1 month ago
so far, my experience with 1911's is this: my SA 1911 GI has fed over 2000 rounds. during the break in (first 500 rounds), 2 failure to return to battery's but since then, it has fed perfect. that includes various brands of ball ammo plus 230 and 185 grain hornady XTP handloads, 230 grain rem golden sabers, and now 230 grain win ranger bonded talons. my 9mm SA EMP has now had 300 rounds of ball and i haven't had any failures at all. in 200 rounds i'll work hollow points into it.
clangston3 1 month ago
i liked you mentioning norway.I live in norway. We have for 70 years had a factory called : "Kongsberg vapenfabrikk" Which has made th colt 1911 original. these guns were massproduced between the 40-90s and was called "the kongsberg colt"
AirsoftNorway911 1 month ago
What about the sw1911ta e series??? No luv for this gun
ectorfam 1 month ago
@ectorfam I have the E series stainless of this gun except the rail. It looks and shoots awsome. I have 2 SW1911's and they both ran beautiful. I was sceptical back in the day when Smith and Wesson first came out with 1911's but I bought one to see how it would do and I've shot over 4000 rounds through it + 2500rds in one sitting at a tactical gun class. It made a believer out of me. Based on my personal experience you can't go wrong with Smith and Wesson 1911's
MrMuscleBilly 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@MrMuscleBilly Smith makes a NICE 1911. I'd go so far as to say they're better than Kimbers.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
@xhogger129x I bought a second one the E-series. I was so impressed with their 1911's. I'm one happy customer. Where did this 1911's are not reliable bs come from? Did you see James Yeager new video saying 1911's suck. I think he's getting royalties from Glock or somthing. Never seen a firearms instructor push a gun so much as this guy.
MrMuscleBilly 1 day ago
@MrMuscleBilly yeah I'm watching it now. Idgaf about his opinion/qualifications - the 1911 is a damn sweet firearm. I like Glocks, -like the XD better, but the 1911 has worked fine for me.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
@MrMuscleBilly Yeah he blocked me because I questioned his "expertise." He has his opinion and I have mine. I made a response to his video only to find out I couldn't post it because I was blocked for disagreeing with him.
xhogger129x 1 day ago
@xhogger129x I'll be honest I think he's got low self-esteem issues. He's always got to tell everyone how tough he is, he's seen it all, and his wife is a 10 and all kinds of bullshit. He's starting to wear the Ed Hardy shirts now thinking he's a hard ass. Give me a break. That video of his was to get views plain and simple. If I did a video saying "Glocks Suck" It would get 100,000 views easy. I believe what works best for you go with it. 1911,Sig,Glock,HK whatever. These are tools to me.
MrMuscleBilly 21 hours ago
The 1911 is my fav handgun and I own a few. But to say that a 1911 is more reliable then a glock or a xd.. comon man thats just flat wrong.
woottanggang 1 month ago
@woottanggang depends what brand you get. If it's a Colt it'll give it a GREAT run for it's money. The 1911 is a model, the Glock is a brand.....can't compare unless you better define. But i can see what your saying friend and i believe the Glocks are kinda like the AK's of handguns. But a 1911 is the AR15/M16, and for some people they'll always go back to that good ol' American Manufacture and idea of John Moses Browning.
AlllamericanQB 1 month ago
@AlllamericanQB I love everything about 1911s don't get me wrong theres a time and a place for every weapon and thats what close-minded shooters don't understand, if there wasn't there would just be 1 weapon. As much as I love my 1911s, if I know I'm going to be crawling around in dirt, sand, or water I'd pick up my glock or one of my xds. But on the flip side I carry a 1911 every day. This is kinda like the AK vs AR debate people always have..
woottanggang 1 month ago 6
@woottanggang Yep, it's all about the right tool for the job.
AlllamericanQB 1 month ago
@woottanggang i agree, except don't be fooled by the 1911's aesthetics. Our US military used this as its side are for 70+ years. We had it through 2 World Wars and through our stuggles with communism as well as socialism in the east. I'm a 100% sure the 1911 doesn't mind getting a little dirty ;)
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RITAandRONNIE 1 month ago
nice review man... very comprehensive....
lynoj777 1 month ago
I wouldn't say that the U.S. doesn't use the 1911 because it's too expensive. You can get a good military grade 1911 for a little more than a Beretta M9. I think the biggest factors were the cost of ammunition, ammo capacity, and amount of recoil. Plus, the whole NATO standardization of the 9mm didn't really help. But yes, 1911s are amazing weapons, and Browning was a genius. It's too bad we don't have another Browning around these days....
RoninEnsse 1 month ago
@RoninEnsse yes amount of recoil, otherwise known as the pussy factor
AlllamericanQB 1 month ago
@AlllamericanQB Haha! Well, to be fair, not everyone can handle larger calibers. It really differs from person to person. I mean, I could handle both 9mm and .40 when I was just 12 years old, on my first time shooting a gun. I went out and bought my first personal handgun just the other day, and I couldn't find a 1911 in my price range, but I did find a S&W Model 4506. I did a little research on it, and found that it's an awesome gun, so I bought it.
RoninEnsse 1 month ago
@RoninEnsse The M9 allows a higher mag capacity/NATO uniformity. They also look at it safer to carry in a state of readiness than a 1911
xhogger129x 1 day ago
@xhogger129x True, I'll give it that. Being of the NATO standard doesn't make it anything special, though. Hell, the 5.56 NATO isn't even reliable past approximately 200 yards (if you're using a 16" barrel), because it does not reliably yaw or fragment. If you use a rifle with a 20" barrel, you can get more range out of it, but not too much more. As for being safer, I assume you mean because it's a double action? That may be, but it may also be slower to put into action when you need it.
RoninEnsse 1 day ago
i have about 1000 rounds out of my Springfield 1911 A1 Loaded without a single jam.. and that's shooting everything from cheap loads out of cheap mags to +P hollow points out of Kimpro tac mags... so much for a break in i guess
usmc100sniper 1 month ago
so which 1911 would you say provides the closest groupings on the market especially at the furthest distances?
MrAshisogijizo 1 month ago
I qualified for marksman training on a beat up worn out 1911 in navy boot camp in 74. I 'll bet you I can still hit anything with it.
MrLizardoz 1 month ago
This guy is clueless, he says Kimber has the edge on all 1911`s LMAO
Les Baer blows the POS Kimber away, there is no comparison
If this guy is gonna educate people on the 1911 he needs to have more knowledge than what he has, just because he has had 10 of them does not mean he knows what is best
The statement about Kimber being the best tells me all I need to know about this guy
MrJMBrowning 1 month ago
I have 1911`s and Glocks, I like them both but love the 1911`s the most with the exception of a POS Kimber that I use for a boat anchor in my john boat
MrJMBrowning 1 month ago
The trick to the 1911 is have good extractor claw tension, Good magazine, polish what needs to be polished. Good springs... Done your good to go.
Dietzeeeee 2 months ago
I have a Glock on my night stand and a 1911 compact on my side. Best of both worlds.
Dietzeeeee 2 months ago
Don't know anything about the other 1911s but my only jam with my Springfield 1911 A-1 out of the box was my fault for not checking that the powder charge dropped from the loader properly. That was after about 4000 rounds. The price? under $500 when I bought it. Accuracy...not as good as a race or custom gun but a 5 inch circle rapid fire at 25 yds easy.
sgtish 2 months ago
@sgtish Thats the beauty of the business competition of the 1911 market you don't need to drop $1,500 on an average 1911. You can buy a $500 and if your mechanically inclined and your funds allow it, buy custom parts for it here and there. There are tons of parts for 1911's That's what I did with my SW1911.
MrMuscleBilly 2 months ago
Amen brother. I went to a 5-day pistol class and had these clowns criticize me for having a 1911. You need a glock. The guy that told me that said when he had his kimber 1911 his slide seized up on him when he took the class. I have a SW1911 shot 4000 round through it before the class and 2500 rounds on top of that. No problem. Just needed to replace some springs and thats it. By the way it was raining and muddy that week shot under cars, still no problem. I'm sick of Glock Worshippers.
MrMuscleBilly 2 months ago
Springfield Armory TRP: 1000 rounds so far--> 0 malfunctions.
NurseMan1911 2 months ago
Rock Island Armory is a subsidary of Colt. When they actually started making the 1911, RIA bought the machines from Colt that make the 1911. So you can say you are still getting quality from RIA....
M16OnDaScene 2 months ago
When it comes to a .45, nothing beats a 1911.
almostcharming 2 months ago
@almostcharming amen brotha.
dumbluck0629 2 months ago
I'm thinking about getting a cheap 1911 just to put rounds through, seeing as how I paid 900 bucks for my kimber custom tle 2 I don't wanna wear it out, so would anyone recommend a RIA 1911? Their cheap and they look nice and sturdy :)
regret92 2 months ago
i like the glock perfection cup in the back haha
i like the 1911 too, but i wouldn't say they are as tolerant as hk's or sigs.
HellaFlushEvo 3 months ago
I have a Taurus PT1911 and have NEVER experienced any sort of fail for ANYTHING!! Brand new from the box it has been 100%.
lemover 3 months ago
there is only one reason i wont get a 1911 $
im poor
watchforfinger 3 months ago
@watchforfinger lol dont worry man. save up your money and spend it on a springfield armory mc operator. youll never look back
dumbluck0629 2 months ago
92 s not any good? vs the glock
bryson502 3 months ago
@manfangle1 Thank you for serving our country, and i agree 9mm does not meet military standards.
mattrjacobs52 3 months ago
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The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan proved that the 9mm just does not have the combat reliability that the 1911 .45 delivered over a period of 80 years. The 1911 .45 is still the primary sidearm of choice for elite law enforcement such as the LAPD S.W.A.T. and the FBI Tactical Response Unit. 100 years of dependability!! "If it aint broke, dont fix it."
CPT. US Army
manfangle1 3 months ago 2
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U.S. Military....many of the special forces units STILL carry the .45 1911. There have been talks within the U.S. military requesting to go back to the .45 as the primary sidearm for all U.S. forces, this especially is being pushed by the U.S. Marine Corps.
manfangle1 3 months ago 2
As a Colt and Springfield 1911 owner the RIA 1911 is an awesome pistol...and i highly recommend it to anyone in the market!!
manfangle1 3 months ago
I trust my colt 1911 above all other pistols I've shot. After many thousand rounds down range, it has proven more consistently accurate and more reliable than anything else I've experienced. Side by side with a glock 21 and a sig p220, my colt XSE has come out on top. This may not be generalizable to all such pistols, however.
PinellasPatriot 3 months ago
im a Marine who just returned from iraq and i can tell you the reason why the military doesnt replace the beretta m9 with a glock is because glock doesnt have an external safety and there is concern with accidental discharge in the fog of war... i was lucky tho i was able to use my Springfield Armory Loaded parkerized thank god because it went bang everytime i needed it to.... saved my life more than once ..... Semper Fi and god bless John M. Browning
JasonLeeBybee 3 months ago
Hi. I like ur videos, and I love 1911 .45 ACPs. I'm actually in the process of owning my second 1911(I have a Colt GCT), which would be an XSE Government by Colt. My question is about full length guide rods. Should I have them converted, or can they be converted to a standard size on a Colt pistol? I also feel like I should have an ambidextrous grip safety changed to a regular one. What do u think?
Dampochino 4 months ago
John Browning was very fortunate to be a firearm designer in his time. He never had to consult with accountants, metallurgists, teams of competing degreed engineers who couldn't tie their own shoes, or attorneys obsessed with liability prevention. All he had to focus on was building the ultimate autoloading pisol, which he did amazingly well.
bddc201 4 months ago 23
@bddc201 All that stuff you're saying is just romanticism and nothing rational at all about it. You really think he never consulted with metallurgists? I'm sure there were incompetent people back then too. And I have no doubt he had competition back then.Attorneys today probably would go more nuts over a Glock then a 1911 as a Glock has no manual safety to use.
esh325 3 months ago
@esh325 In John Browning's time, an employer could easily fire the incompetent and the malicious. I'm sure JMB did consult with metallurgists, but didn't have to receive thirty levels of approval. I've worked in manufacturing for over 25 years and am amazed at the bullshit witnessed on a daily basis. Over-inflated egos, gov. regs and endless attorneys, one after the other, with contradictary, mutually exclusive requirements. You have no idea.
bddc201 3 months ago
@bddc201 25 years of manufacturing or designing firearms? I can't really say firearms designs have gotten worst. They've gotten better if anything. We've designed firearms that are more inexpensive to make,less maintenance, simplier and more reliable.
esh325 3 months ago
@esh325 I think you're missing the point.
bddc201 3 months ago
I'm pretty certain we (the UK army) use Sig P226's not the 1911.
DemonicWeapons 4 months ago
Dude, Dude! You a Fool! LOL
caliber454 4 months ago
I'd say the most common factor for a jam is the operator, second is magazine, and third is extractor.
Mikitsubizunizu 4 months ago
1911's are without a doubt 1of the best handguns ever invented. A large majority of operators in elite branches of the military who get to choose their sidearms carry 1911's. I own10 1911's Kimber's,Springfield's,Nighthawk's and a LesBear SRP. my Kimber's are temperamental with MAGS. CDP pro, and Warrior. Nighthawk and Bear quality 1911's are fucking amazing,but obviously not too many people can drop 2 or 3 grand on a Nighthawk or Bear.I would recommend a Springfield Armory they run best IMHO.
TheSchnozwanger 4 months ago
weapon. No other gun has been capable of doing that. If 100 years from now Glock finishes and parts hold up then I'll give them due respect but until then, the 1911 is the only sidearm with the balls, wielded by men with balls of equal hugeness, able to withstand the trails of time and war. (So did original Walthers and Makarovs but those are damn hard to find.)
ApocalypseRain 4 months ago
@ApocalypseRain The Colt single action army,the luger, the Mauser C96. A lot of good pistol designs have held up for 100 years. The Makarov is not a hard pistol to find. I've got 3 of them. Most Makarov's probably were never used to fire a shot in anger. They were built for possible conflict that never happened. They have seen combat though.
esh325 4 months ago
Well no shit there's going to be some rust and pitting over the ages, on account most of them change hands. I'm just saying that a privately purchased 1911, taken care of, can literally last the cool side of 100 years. Sure there can be some rust or pitting but it'll go bang on every trigger pull. If your niggerlicious Glock cracks and you shoot it, the crack will only get bigger and bigger. People like me that know their way around steel can remove rust and pitting and turn out a fine looking
ApocalypseRain 4 months ago
@ApocalypseRain I've never heard of a Glock frame cracking.
esh325 4 months ago
see so much as a little care and are still sold today as functional weapons. You don't see Glocks or USP's do that very often, unless they were kept in a safe, not a war.
ApocalypseRain 4 months ago
@ApocalypseRain .........
esh325 4 months ago
I'm not saying that USP's and Glocks didn't pass torture tests. They can withstand punishment. I'm just saying look at the resales. A 1911 can be sold from an idiot or a well versed gunmen and either way be restored to look new. A polymer gun, no matter how well taken care of, if it comes out of the safe and sees sand, holster wear, or any of that, will show wear. Not a lot you can do to make them purdy and sturdy again short of buying a new weapon. WWII handguns overall, but especially the 1911
ApocalypseRain 4 months ago
@ApocalypseRain I have a WW1 1911 that has some pitting in the metal. There's no way it's coming out. A Glock's frame cannot pit or rust like steel. I've seen used Glock's and they look fine. Nothing your saying makes any sense.
esh325 4 months ago
@LegendofHogger We could have easily made a 1911 in 9mm, but we didn't. So all the SAS and Navy Seals that use 9mm's are pussies? They could probably kill you dead.
esh325 4 months ago
@esh325 There was a 1911 in 9mm, it was called the Browning Hi Power. The SEAL teams did use that at one point, like the Colt M1911A1.
R3DF00T 4 months ago
@R3DF00T The Browning Hi Power is completely different pistol from the 1911. It is not a 1911.
esh325 4 months ago
@esh325 They aren't all that different. They were also designed by the same person - John Browning.
R3DF00T 4 months ago
@R3DF00T And Dieudonné Saive. They differ significantly. It doesn't have the barrel bushing of the 1911. No grip safety. Magazine safety. Double stack magazine. Among many things. I have many Hi Powers.
esh325 4 months ago
i just bought my first handgun. it is a rock island 1911, and i love it.
oldmanjenkins89 4 months ago
People use the 1911 because in all the sidearms ever issued to uncle sam's warriors, it's the only one proven to be as hard as we are. USP .40's, Glocks, they're all cool and great if they can stay in a nice safe environment so they don't get fucked up. But when Marines took Mt. Suribachi and the Army pushed the gooks past the 38th parallel, there was only one pistol they trusted to save their lives and goddamn, it was a 1911.
ApocalypseRain 4 months ago
@ApocalypseRain That's stupidity. The Glock has gone through various torture tests.
esh325 4 months ago
I carry a Colt 1911 Mk IV series 70 Government .45 ACP model on patrol im a Texas Police officer.
069751 4 months ago
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PaulNeuhaus 5 months ago
lol pete u make me laugh dude best channel on youtube
191145acpcolt 5 months ago
@theARMORYchannel
Excellent video, Pete.
I have an old Remington Rand made in 1943, which was owned by an American bomber pilot who had to land in Switzerland after his raid across Germany. This Remington has never failed on me once, and I like to shoot it from time to time. Even the old magazine that came with it works great. The RR has scratches, it's been in the mud, and who knows what else? If a 68 years-old gun still performs this well, those who claim 1911s are terrible have zero clue.
NeptuneBlueZ 5 months ago
@NeptuneBlueZ I had a WW1 1911 jam on me when I shot 100 rounds out of it. The 1911 is a very reliable handgun, but it's not a piece of magical American steel that can't fail or break.
esh325 5 months ago
basically YOU DONT FUCK WITH THE 1911
agooch7890 5 months ago
so do u think the 1911 is better than glock?
sfvirgo 6 months ago
@sfvirgo for me?? YES
theARMORYchannel 6 months ago 14
@sfvirgo The best handgun is the one you shoot best. Doesn't matter who made it.
acoow 1 month ago
@sfvirgo really depends on what you like, for me, the shape of the grip on a 1911 fits perfectly... the grip on a glock feels like a board in my hand.. it's too square
usmc100sniper 1 month ago
@theARMORYchannel Pete, as always, great vid. i use an armscor 1911 A2 FS PS, 9mm. its a hi cap 9mm that holds 17 rounds. did not jam on my first 300 rounds using FMJ during the break in period. the only problem i encountered was the magazine. its hard to load 17 rounds to hit. i just load it with 16 rounds for now until the magazine loosens up. by the way, armscor is also the manufacturer of the RIA.
byulo11 7 months ago
I bought a Springfield 1911 -- the "Loaded", in stainless, a few months ago. The thing is AMAZING, and has had no problems in the 500-or-so rounds I put through it -- and I've been experimenting with all kinds of different factory ammo and reloads.
I can count on one hand the number of times it's malfunctioned... And every time it was simply the slide failing to come all the way back into battery after a shot. And every time, just a little spank to get'er moving fixed the issue.
ThunderousWrath 7 months ago
The marines use the beretta m9
BackyardBoarder224 7 months ago
1911 is the holy grail of pistols.
DobermansRock 7 months ago
Norway have not used the 1911 in the military or police since the WW2, only some oficers high up in army HQ had some after the 60's
faenihaelvete 7 months ago
"You can take a dick off a gnat's fucking balls!"
thats great
mullin52 7 months ago
Dude . . . you lost me around the six minute mark when you name-dropped Steven Seagal to make your point. You didn't need to go there to make such an easy argument!
s235343 7 months ago
I need a cannoli... lol
KimberTactical45 8 months ago
What are your thoughts on the Remington 1911 r1?
SDhunter2020 8 months ago
i owned a taurus pt1911..it worked great. however i became irritated with how many safeties it had so i traded it for a beretta 96a1.
bigfootgunot 8 months ago
At a gunshow I found a 1911 that was used in WWI, issued to a Marine in WWII, issued again in Korea brought home and has been on the market ever since. The damn thing has been dragged through hell and back multiple times, had more rounds pumped through it than anyone can guess, been kept and used (with varying degrees of care) by a number of people and the damn thing STILL shoots reliably. Manufacturer's warranty be damned, the only warranty I need is printed on the slide.
HDcamel 8 months ago
100% correct man,the 1911 is and has made a complete come back. I love 1911 i don't have one but i am looking to buy one again. The RIA will probley be the one i get it looks to be a fine gun. I have the glock 22 rtf and love it. Great video man thank;s.
glock715 8 months ago
Great video man!!! I love 1911s and I hate glocks, simply because 1911s are the second type of cool to me. No offense to glock men/women out there but that's just my opinion. Personally I think that glocks are a bit bulky in hand. And I know that glock men/women are going to hate on this comment but all I have to say to them is cant we all just get along!!! Life is good. Famous quote from my idol Hickock45.
CorpCheek1 8 months ago
The Glock 19 shits on the 1911. Lighter, more reliable, doesn't rust, and no need for a break in. I buy guns for them to shoot, not because of some bullshit historical reasons. Get with the times dumbass. Also, field-stripping the Glock is a breeze. Field-stripping a 1911 can be a pain. In war I do not want to be fumbling around when cleaning my weapon. I can hide in a pool and kill your ass with a Glock. A 1911 would jam or rust. Shut the fuck up.
bwill294 8 months ago
The Glock 19 shits on the 1911. Lighter, more reliable, and no need for a break in. I buy guns for them to shoot, not because of some bullshit historical reasons. Get with the times dumbass.
bwill294 8 months ago
someone who doesn't want to break in a firearm sounds like someone who shouldn't own one. if you aren't going to shoot it more than 100 times, why own one? buy a sword. no break in period on those...
TheRiggenbach 8 months ago
Someone has a 1911mancrush! lol
BigDirtyBasterd 8 months ago 4
i went to a idpa match yesterday where many people had 1911's. most of them had atleast one jam while shooting
hiboyjc 8 months ago
A good gun does not need a break-in period.
Badmusicpeoplelove 9 months ago
@Badmusicpeoplelove well that el be your little secret bro. a high end 1911 does need a break in dude,
its just like a new car. its fitted tight metal on metal. it needs to loosen up comin sense.
theARMORYchannel 9 months ago 12
@theARMORYchannel I thought high end 1911's were the ones that needed break in because the slides are supposedly tighter? Anyhow, it wouldn't be nice to have the gun "breaking in" on you if you had to really use it.
esh325 8 months ago
@esh325 dude, thats why you wouldn't use it as a primary defense gun until you've put some rounds through, but then again I wouldn't recommend that for ANY HANDGUN.
lastly, I've owned an auto ordnance gi for a year, put 1000 rounds through, the only issue I've had was every 100 to 150 rounds, I would get an occasional stove pipe (minor minor stoppage..rack the slide). What caused that was a very stiff recoil spring. After round count 500, that issue went away, been flawless for 450 rounds.
Alexn1067 8 months ago
@theARMORYchannel If anything that isn't a spring is loosening you have a problem, and if the springs loosen, they need replaced(not really a problem if you can do a feild strip and have six bucks))
ElementIU2 7 months ago
@theARMORYchannel The key word here is ''good'' guns don't need a break in, by today's standards the 1911 is not a good gun.
Badmusicpeoplelove 4 months ago
@Badmusicpeoplelove
You mean a plastic gun doesn't need a break in. All full metal guns need a break in do to the metal on metal contact.
1911oholic 9 months ago
@1911oholic That's exactly what I mean, and this is why only old people and those too blinded by nostalgia realize how outdated the 1911 is. In terms of ownership, a gun owner would be better served by just about any other modern semi-auto on the market. The 1911 had its time, and it's long passed. It's outclassed in every department.
Badmusicpeoplelove 4 months ago
@Badmusicpeoplelove you're living in la la land dude, thats like saying a good soldier doesn't need body armor or an ample supply of ammo.
Alexn1067 8 months ago
@Alexn1067 You're an adept at making weak analogies aren't you? I'm saying a good weapon does not need a break in period. Why? Because it's made of materials that allow for easy construction, uniformity and reliability straight out of the factory. None of this ''some assembly required'' This is what a combat weapon should be, reliable, rugged and ready to go out of the box. p.s. how does the type and material of manufacturing used have anything to do with soldiers being issues body armor?
Badmusicpeoplelove 4 months ago
@Badmusicpeoplelove most 1911s are tight with their tolerances because their clientele are under a false impression that a lose 1911 is inaccurate. Thats it, shooting it loosens the tolerances over time
1911s are made just like any other gun, minus plastic.
Alexn1067 4 months ago
my dick hurts dont ask why.... blahahah... come to chicago we will shoot 1911s together
jchelampath 7 months ago
@Badmusicpeoplelove I think you have no basic understanding of engineering or metallurgy
Alexn1067 4 months ago
@Alexn1067 I do, and that's why I'd say the 1911 has had its day, long ago.
Badmusicpeoplelove 4 months ago
@Badmusicpeoplelove well then I would say you're in a coma and need to take a look around
Alexn1067 4 months ago
The reason they do not issue anymore 1911s is because they have a contract with Beretta for the 92FS aka the M9.
They still use 1911s, but the US military hasn't put in an order for them since 1945. More or less because they are under contract with Beretta.
Some parts of the military still get new 1911s too. Special Forces... Navy SEAL teams... Delta... They build it into what they call the MEU SOC, which was based on the Springfield 1911 MC Operator and the Kimber Warrior.
TheHogger129 9 months ago
The only other guns that really have been in use as much as the 1911 are the old double-action Smith & Colt revolvers.
TheHogger129 9 months ago
Not every 1911 needs a break-in period. That said, 9 times out of 10 it's the magazine or the ammunition.
1911s that are more finely tuned like for target shooting will be a lot less forgiving with ammunition. Those are built around ball ammo.
The GI spec ones are more loosely fit so they won't be so picky about ammo.
I would say 500 rounds is all it should take with break-in.
TheHogger129 9 months ago
wondering if it would break in better by running like 100 rnds at a time with ample cool down time in between. Or just take a day and run 500 thru it. Some metal breaks in better that way, and some is better to have a single long run. Or do you think it matters. Maybe there's no wrong way LOL.
ElDub50 9 months ago
Colt 1911 .45 is my absolute favorite firearm. Been shooting one since I was about 9. Works perfectly, doesn't jam, and would work the same after a week in the rain and mud. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a pistol. Mine will be a hundred in just a couple years and I shoot it everyday.
jgharlow 9 months ago
What He is Really saying is "Come to My Gun shop & Spend $800-$1500 and 'go get yourself a 1911!!...Dont listen to the Bullshit...Just Buy it..You Saw My Video about How good it is...It wont be here tomorrow" Nice Sales Pitch ] ;^)
GOGETFUKD2009 9 months ago
Springield 1911 A-1 = I Want one..Not a Huge Fan of .45 but these Feel like a Glove in my hand. Balanced Perfect, And Solid, Downfall, Most Owners have told me its not all that Accurate past 25yds.Along with the High Prices And only 8 rounds Is a Handicap for the 1911- aside from that, i will have one one day........
GOGETFUKD2009 9 months ago
i have had at least 10 1911 pistols and have only had one ftf and i went to a chip mccormick mag and that fixed that. i have hade 3 ria 1911 and they run great out of the box you should try one, you wont be dissapointed.
TheSquidgy04 9 months ago
Good points, but you loose points for saying Steven Seagul uses one so it must be good.
burrheadjr 10 months ago
@burrheadjr Steven S. is and expert with fire arms bro. you lose points for saying what you just said! lol
theARMORYchannel 10 months ago 2
vladimir putin's bodyguards use sti 1911s
beethovenmetalhead 10 months ago
Awesome vid now I know without a doubt that imma buy a 1911 specificallyma springfield operator
hitman1267 10 months ago
Daddy used one, Grandpa used one... and I'll be using mine.
Good video!
noeqplease 10 months ago
Pete what grips are on your Kimber? Those things look awesome man
BAM9451 10 months ago
Looks like you made this vid before you got the RIA. How does the RIA hold up on your standards? Up there with the springfield, colt and kimbers?
PancakePlease 10 months ago