M1911 45 Caliber Service Pistol Tribute

A tribute for the M1911 Pistol

100 Years and still going strong ! ! !

A lot of thought and planning went into this video. I want to thank my brother for helping with ideas and editing. He is currently serving with the Marines in Afghanistan.

My Grandfather was issued a M1911A1 during WorldWar II. When his ship came under attack and was struck by a kamikaze he was one of the only surviving officers aboard. He used his sidearm in a "different" way then what most would think. During all of the confusion he drew his M1911 and shot 3 rounds into the air. That got everyone's attention. He then organized a fire fighting crew. After hours of trying to put the fires out the ship's internal magazine ignited. The explosion started to a split that ran down the keel. He gave the order to abandon ship as it began to sink. He gave his life vest to a wounded sailor who was having trouble staying afloat, and then sought to the wounded. After treading water for 24 hours he and what was left of the crew were rescued.

I remember asking him when I was only 8 years old if he was a hero. He said " I'm no hero. I was just doing my duty. " and now, years after his death I realize those were the words of a true American hero.

The M1911 is hands down my favorite pistol of all time. The history and popularity of this classic make it second to none.

I hope you all enjoy this tribute I put together.

The pistol in the video was an Auto Ordinance Army Model M1911A1. My brother bought it used and it was pretty beatten up when he got it. It had several worn parts most of the internals were just shot out, but after some fierce gunsmithing I had it running good as new with 100% reliability.

I have to give this forum credit for using its pictures heres the link. http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=232209

Music from the HBO series John Adams. It was a good series and must see if you have not watched it.

I mixed the music from these 3 songs

1 Opening Titles
5 Leaving for Philadelphia
11 Battle At Sea

Enjoy, and comment.

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[cesarg2784]

where can you get an M1911? they look fun...

[Dietzeeeee]

@cesarg2784 almost any gun store. They are arguably the most popular pistol design out there. There are so many manufacturers of 1911's that I couldn't list them all if I tried.

[masterphantom99]

Ads: The 9mm won't protect you.

Guy: What will?

Me: A .45 caliber M1911!

[Dietzeeeee]

@masterphantom99 AWESOME !

[WaywardAce]

Picked up my first 1911 about a month ago ..... I must admit, this video had a small role in it ..... great job dude ..... are you gonna make any new videos?

[Dietzeeeee]

@WaywardAce Someday. Probably when I move out of the city which should be hopefully by this summer will see.

[TheChosenOne896]

9 dislikes because they can only handle the 9mm. To the M1911 the greatest 45acp innovation.

[sebyrd]

Take that watermelon

[cesarg2784]

@Dietzeeeee thanks i have a barreta 9mm but i really want a m1911... thanks though

[MUSICALGUNNUT45]

@KHfreak7526 That really depends anywhere between 300 and 6000 dollars depending on model.

[BALJIT147]

loved this, favorited it.

[KHfreak7526]

how much is it to by one in oregon?

[flameof2142]

Where can I get an original beauty like this one ?

[redmoonsheep]

are there hand guns with a recoil control function? like what some of the assault riffles have.