The Ubiquitous 1911- Got Any?

How many 1911 type pistols do you have?

  • I don't own a 1911.

    Votes: 12 9.2%

  • I have only one.

    Votes: 48 36.6%

  • I have two; having a spare just in case...

    Votes: 18 13.7%

  • Three to Five

    Votes: 28 21.4%

  • Five to Ten

    Votes: 20 15.3%

  • Building a collection; why stop now?

    Votes: 5 3.8%
  • Total voters
    131
  • Poll closed .
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Pathfinder45

New member
With so many 1911 type pistol variants out there, clearly it's a popular gun. From made in USA to various imports; and expensive to not-so-much, it seems that there's at least one for just about everybody. Let's consider a simple poll and you can be anonymous if you want:
 
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Reloadron

New member
OK, so start the poll. :)

The Ubiquitous 1911- Got Any? Yes, I have several and while I won't use the word "collect" since they all get fired I lean towards the Colt Series 70 guns including several Gold Cup versions and at least one 38 Super. Been looking for a like new 9mm flavor to round things out. All in all I have about a dozen and actually waiting to see if another comes available in 45 ACP and what the price will be.

However, as I mentioned in the other thread, the 1911 gun is one of those love it or hate it guns. While I don't exactly love the 1911 Government I do have a fondness for the Colt guns with a focus on the Series 70 ones.

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Ron
 
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Reloadron

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Man, I just saw that Remington Rand. My sister has a sweet take home by her husband's uncle from the Marines WW II but I don't know the manufacturer. Right now the closest I get is I have a barrel for one. Marked HS (High Standard) which were used on Remington Rand, Ithaca and US&S guns. All I need is the rest of the gun. :)

Ron
 
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jr24

New member
I have six currently, but will be down to five when I trade off an Ultra carry I dont care for.

I would like a couple more, a longslide 10mm for hunting and a bobbed, commander, in .38 Super.
 
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polyphemus

New member
ok,my pride and joy is a 1943 M1911 A1 Remington Rand in perfect military condition.
Besides that,a handful of other 1911's in .45 Auto. which I take great pleasure to own and discharge.
 
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krunchnik

New member
I have a couple more than I need-but not more than I want
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chaim

New member
I have two, had another, and will have more.

My first was a full sized Charles Daly. I put around 10K rounds through it before trading on something else. I should have kept it.

A little before trading the Charles Daly, I bought a 1st gen S&W 1911SC. Size and weight roughly of a Lightweight Commander. Love it, though it no longer gets carried much and is mostly a range gun.

I also have an Officers sized 1911, a Rock Island Rock Compact. It is one of my most carried guns now when I am in a state where I can carry.

I will get another 1911, or 1911 based gun soon. Not sure which. A Springfield Armory EMP has been on my list since they came out, but they are a bit expensive for me. A SA Loaded or Range Officer Compact would be nice. A real Colt would be nice (Defender or full size). A 10mm would be nice (probably RIA or Colt). If I go full sized I may go with a Kimber. They don't have the quality they used to, but they may still be the prettiest 1911s in their general price range, and if a range only gun isn't 100% reliable it isn't the end of the world.
 
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Spats McGee

Administrator
I have only one, sadly. It started life as a Springfield Armory GI model, but I had a gunsmith install a few new parts. :D If I get any fun money soon, I'll have to consider adding another to the stable.
 
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Geezerbiker

New member
I've always planned to get more but there are so many guns on my want list. Perhaps I'll get a second one in the coming year...

Tony
 
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Tactical Jackalope

New member
I have only one, sadly. It started life as a Springfield Armory GI model, but I had a gunsmith install a few new parts. If I get any fun money soon, I'll have to consider adding another to the stable.
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Hand on Bible, I miss the Smith and Wesson Commanders that I had. I might be an anus and get another. But I really don't need it.

When I'm comfy with money again, I might. Then again.....That whole hurricane thing. -_-
 
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highpower3006

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I currently have an even bakers dozen of them dating from 1914 through to 2013 from four different countries. I guess you could call me something of a fanboy.

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Doyle

New member
I guess I'm one of the few that doesn't own one. I may never own one. I carried a 1911 during my Navy days and just never fell in love with it. Granted, if I ever came across a genuine military issue 1911 for a bargain price I wouldn't turn it down.
 
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COSteve

New member
I also have 2 Springfields I purchased NIB in 2011 for the 100 year anniversary; a 'NM' Mil-Spec and a 'NM' Range Officer. Both are reliable to a fault, will eat anything, and more accurate than I am.
 
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