Cimarron 1911 A1 (First Impressions)!

[@Majorrogerragland48]

I bought mine in 2013, it was the high gloss finish. Cimarron had Fords in Florida do both the High Gloss & the Nickel at that time. My gun has been reliable, and the Ford's finish has been very durable. I have never used the 8 round Mec-Gar that came with the gun. I have used only my 7 round Mag's of different manufacture. My gun is 10 years old and was purchased for Wild Bunch SASS shooting.

[@kentwilliams3326]

After carrying a six gun in the U.S. Border Patrol 30+ years a standard 1911 seems kinda nice. Col. Jeff Cooper used to say, "High capacity 9mm semi-autos are great if one plans to miss a lot."

[@damienhenderson9347]

I do like that pistol

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks for the comment!

[@lokerola]

I bought one of these brand new. After a few trips to the range it starting jamming terribly. It jammed so bad the range master had to take it back into the gunsmith shop to get a round unstuck. I called Cimmaron and they directed me to Rock Island since RI builds them for Cimmaron. I sent it in under warranty and they verified that it jammed. They worked MAGIC on it. When I got it back, it was perfect. It shoots better than any 45 I've ever shot. Smooth, flawless, like butter. I highly recommend the company and the gun. Great customer service and they stand by their warranty.

[@FirearmFreedom]

That’s awesome to hear I always love knowing that a company has good warranty repair, mine is still chugging along great with no issue. Thanks for watching!

[@brianr5665]

This looks like a nice pistol. I have heard good and bad about these. But the warranty is worth it if it isn't working properly. I like an A1, but I have had a better experience with an actual 1911.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya in my experience it has been excellent. Thanks for the comment!

[@christophermead9800]

I would love to put a long trigger on it, a wide hammer, and of course shorten the grip safety. All in the name of making an oringinalish 1911 pre A1. I would get it in a blued finish too. I’d change the safety too.

[@richardgonzales4815]

TISAS! SDS IMPORTS!!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Another great option and one I have featured on the channel.

[@kentwilliams3326]

Cimarron 1911...

[@chuckythedoll4815]

Now that I've had it a month or so, the gun is damn awesome. Performs great and hits where I put it. All I need.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! So happy yours is working well for you! Thanks for watching!

[@KylePage]

Is this a series 70 or series 80?

[@FirearmFreedom]

This is a series 70

[@KylePage]

@FirearmFreedom I spoke with the owner of Cimarron. It's an 80.

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@FirearmFreedom]

🙌🏻

[@dochog1]

Here’s a question for you, since you have tested both the Cimarron and Tisas 1911, which has more recoil?

[@FirearmFreedom]

Recoil between the two is the exact same in this case

[@a.j.s.8049]

Gonna have to add this one to the list.

[@FirearmFreedom]

For sure! It’s a great pistol 👌🏻

[@eldogg4life]

Looking forward to more. Thx

[@FirearmFreedom]

No problem man, can’t wait to get it back to the range

[@Euchouston]

Very nice

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks man!

[@jimc6144]

Any ideas as to where to find one? I'm versatile.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I would say your best bet is gunbroker which right now is gonna be brutal for prices

[@pepere2205]

Thanks for the video! I own two 1911 pistols that were built in early 1912. Both of them are very accurate and 100% reliable, even with hollow points and shot shells. The only things I changed were the springs. Awesome pistol, as originally designed and built.

[@FirearmFreedom]

For sure man I really do think the guns where much more reliable back in the day. It’s very cool you got some old one 👌🏻 thanks for watching!

[@chitownbangin]

@@FirearmFreedom this comment really makes no sense lol. quality firearms have never been more reliable. uhhh, glock???

[@forrestwebb8590]

Very nice, Cimmeron makes good products and stand behind there warranty.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I totally agree 🤙🏻

[@joeyoung4871]

Dang lil honesty here.... i dont own a 1911

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that man hopefully you can grab one soon!

[@joeyoung4871]

@@FirearmFreedom i do like the platform but in time but if you had to pick 357 revolver or 1911?

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@joeyoung4871 I would definitely choose the 1911 simply over an easier ability to reload and faster follow up shots

[@joeyoung4871]

@@FirearmFreedom its not necessarily to fill a tactical void more looking to pick one for fun and enjoyment so wich would be a funner

[@jessekaiman5182]

@@joeyoung4871 hands down 357... the fireball and recoil of a 3inch just automatically makes you smile... who says 3inches ain't enough 😤

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Nice review! Love 1911s

[@FirearmFreedom]

Same! And thank you as always for watching brother

[@Charcoalcash]

🔥

[@FirearmFreedom]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ruffmansavageveteran1345]

How about with a rowland .460?

[@FirearmFreedom]

It definitely would be an interesting set up 😂

[@ruffmansavageveteran1345]

@@FirearmFreedom You need a sponser?

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@ruffmansavageveteran1345 for that caliber? Lol

[@outlawkaz6715]

First! Great video man.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you my friend I’m glad you liked it

[@alpalmieri8644]

That's not a copy of a 1911a1 it's a copy of a 1911,it's frame is not scalloped at the back of the trigger guard.Your not a 1911 guy.

[@not-so-great-oldone9780]

If you had paid attention he clearly stated it is a 1911 with some A1 features.

[@neiljvoice1603]

Another great video Joe. Look forward to seeing more on this beauty.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks Neil! Hopefully I will get it back to the range soon with that new holster set up and run it a bit more, once I hit that thousand round mark it will be back on the big screen 👌🏻

[@Andrew-sv6zq]

I have been looking at one of these to buy. Does it come in a plastic case or a cardboard box like the other Cimarron's?

[@FirearmFreedom]

It comes with a cardboard box just like the other Cimarrons if I remember right.

[@contagiouslyfit1021]

Just bought one. Came with plastic case, one mag and 2 spent cases. Nothing else

[@chuckythedoll4815]

@@contagiouslyfit1021 same here, plastic case included. Lockable.

[@timowens7214]

Very cool awesome video brother 🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks so much man!

[@capt.mike73ahoy14]

Always liked the 1911. This one looks good for the price as well. Thanks for the review.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Same and ya I was honestly blown away with the performance of it

[@damienhenderson9347]

That's not an a1

[@FirearmFreedom]

It is not Cimarron however lists the model as that which is why the video is titled in that way.

[@aggrodkreg4321]

This looks like a really good project gun. As petty as it is, I'd pick this over the RIA just because I like the rollmark more. But this can become a cool foundation for making a faux MEUSOC pistol.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Right?! The roll marking is what gets me as well I really don’t know how they got away with it 😂

[@aggrodkreg4321]

@@FirearmFreedom Copyright is finicky like that. They probably just said "But ours is a COWBOY riding a pony!" to get off the lawsuit. But I genuinely like the entirety of it, including the lettering. If it's this cheap, I might check it our for shits and giggles.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@aggrodkreg4321 I definitely would it is pretty sweet I’m excited to see it get past a 1000 rounds

[@txman1253]

It is a ria

[@ronaldlucero4258]

Point shooting is the story.

[@txman1253]

No need to be surprised. It's a rock Island

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true they make awesome stuff

[@denniskopecky9124]

I know first hand any handgun put into your hands will make the rest of us look bad. Never heard of Cimarron before. those sights for my old eyes would be a problem. Ain't winning any beauty contests too. Dennis.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you Dennis but I’m definitely no expert lol but ya it is a no frills 1911 that just works 👌🏻 thanks for watching!

[@chuckythedoll4815]

The sights are challenging at first, then you take your time and get used to them. It's an accurate gun and it performs well. Can't complain too much for $600. One can always get and change anything easily. It's cast and made in Philippines with colt's original tooling and specs, then sent here to Pahrump NV for assembly. Says it on gun too. She's a neat looking cross between original 1911 and the a1 design. I've owned a lot of guns in my day, this was worth grabbing.

[@ryanking1595]

I think everyone has become so tainted with super duper quality/expensive guns that anything "cheap" must be garbage. Not so. It just has to work. I've had a Rock Island for over a decade and it's amazing! I splurged on a Springfield Armory Operator to have an "updated" one but the RIA works just as good. Now I'm in the market for a GI clone and I think the Cimarron will be my pick.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more man! And this is a great choice 👍🏻

[@docb1844]

Also flannel increases both testosterone and accuracy so you have to take "the flannel factor" into account . . . .

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true forgot to factor that in 😂😂😂

[@docb1844]

Screw the youtube algorithm!

[@FirearmFreedom]

I agree lol

[@007Chancellor]

How many rounds do you think you NEED for a defensive pistol!? This modern fetish for capacity is getting silly. 11 rounds of .45 is VERY likely 8 or 9 rounds more than you'll ever need.

[@judoki999]

Great Video. 8 rounds is plenty in a normal self defense confrontation. We're now used to double stack mags that are mainly for military applications .

[@FirearmFreedom]

It’s definitely a personal preference

[@LordHarv]

Fudd detected

[@calebstevens7487]

Cimarron actually did get in trouble with the pony logo awhile back so that’s why they added the cowboy on it

[@FirearmFreedom]

Huh interesting I could definitely see that as being the case, thanks for that but of info man!

[@alainlaverdure1674]

you have too much advertising

[@FirearmFreedom]

Sorry man I don’t control how many ads KZbin decides to place over my videos

[@jessekaiman5182]

The only thing I hate about the 1911 is the 10 round mags. Cannot conceal that thing, it's like tryna walk around with a boner. I usually keep the flush base mag in and the others for reload. There are alot better options for a 45 now, but nothing beats the aesthetic.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Oh I completely agree for EDC I find it very hard to find any ability to put it into that role

[@jessekaiman5182]

I been itching for a glock 21. What I do to test function on hollowpoints is just cycle it by hand. I ride the slide and see if it locks up. Figure that's worse case scenario. If it does lock up I see if I can tap it or if racking the slide again feeds it. If it locks up on ball rounds I just sell the gun. Better peace of mind than wasting range time, even moreso now.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@jessekaiman5182 ya if I were to go with a more practical 45 it would have to be the 21 it’s a beast 👌🏻

[@jimh6763]

Thats not the A1. Thats a 1911

[@FirearmFreedom]

It’s kind of a mix between the two as I state in the review.

[@jimh6763]

@@FirearmFreedom oh I see I guess your right there. But I think they were going for the 1911 mostly

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@jimh6763 true lol

[@billfast]

too much self promotion.

[@TheBiggestIron]

Non a1 frame

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I did mention that within the first few minutes of the video I believe

[@michaelwoods9005]

Just what we need, another cast frame, mim-filled cheapo 1911..

[@samuelprice2461]

To be fair, these were imported by Cimarron specifically for use in Wild Bunch Cowboy Action shooting. It is certainly not meant to be a “real” carry or defense piece.